09/02/10- 09/05/10 |
John Witherspoon
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
September 2-September 5, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents John Witherspoon.
You probably remember John Witherspoon as Ice Cube’s (Craig’s) outrageously funny, dog-catching dad in New Line Cinema’s smash urban trilogy Friday, Next Friday & Friday After Next, or as “Pops” on the long-running syndicated sitcom The Wayans Brothers…or as Spoon on NBC’s The Tracy Morgan...
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08/27/10- 08/29/10 |
Ali Siddiq
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
August 27-August 29, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Ali Siddiq.
Determination to succeed best describes Ali's rising star into comedy. Refusing to feel life had defeated him, Ali began his comedy career in the penitentiary. He emerged from the dreary walls of incarceration as a man with a zealous mission, to become a professional humorist. After living on the streets of Houston, Texas for several years, Ali's hard work and dedication...
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08/20/10- 08/22/10 |
Rob Schneider
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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August 20-August 22, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Rob Schneider.
Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider, well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, has broadened his focus to include directing, producing and writing. Schneider recently completed production on Happy Madison’s “Grown Ups,” a comedy about five old friends reuniting 30 years after their high school graduation....
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| 08/19/10 |
HypnoBro Leroy Williams
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
August 19, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents HypnoBro Leroy Williams.
Even with a degree in Architecture, it's hard to believe there was ever a time Leroy Williams considered not being a performer. In place at a nice secure government job with the Corps of Engineers in Norfolk Virginia, Leroy stumbled into an open mic night at a local comedy club ...and took first place. After winning a gig as the MC,...
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| 08/18/10 |
New Faces of Comedy
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
Presented by Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
August 18, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents New Faces of Comedy. Featuring comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, and the break room at your job. Open Mic Night! No drink minimum! 18 and up!
There’s a new hot spot on Wednesdays, and it’s smack dab in the middle of town at your favorite comedy club, The Houston Improv! We’re so excited to introduce this show, for the true fans of stand-up comedy! What’s the catch? Not everyone on this show is a...
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| 08/13/10 |
Carlos Mencia (Special Midnight Show!)
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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August 13, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Carlos Mencia (Special Midnight Show!).
Carlos Mencia, superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today's most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or nationwide sold-out tours, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a diverse audience.
Mencia was born in San...
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08/12/10- 08/15/10 |
Jo Koy
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
August 12-August 15, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jo Koy.
With his catchy phrase, "I Love Orange Chicken," Jo Koy continues to embark on a comedy career that transcends his goals. Recently named as one of the "10 comics to watch" of 2007 by Daily Variety, comedian Jo Koy continues to raise his fame and stature in the comedy and entertainment world. His dynamic energy on stage yet...
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08/11/10- 08/15/10 |
The Comedy and Magic of Harry Maurer (Wednesday & Sunday)
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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| 08/07/10 |
All Ages Comedy & Magic Show
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
August 7, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents the All Ages Comedy & Magic Show.
Chuck Montgomery and Jim Mackenzie, two of Houston's best clean comedians will perform a variety of comedy and magic for all ages, at 2pm.
Houston Comedian Chuck Montgomery is a pioneer and 32-year veteran of the Houston comedy scene, having started his career at the Comedy Workshop in 1978. By 1981,...
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08/06/10- 08/08/10 |
Christian Finnegan
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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August 6-August 8, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Christian Finnegan.
Christian Finnegan is a stand up comedian. He appears frequently on the television and also writes things, for both money and for kicks. Christian is perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of VH1’s “Best Week Ever”, where he offered keen insight into the workings of popular culture and the ubiquity of...
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| 08/05/10 |
5 Degrees of Comedy
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
August 5, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents 5 Degrees of Comedy. Comedy lovers, prepare to graduate to a new standard of excellence. Introducing, the "5 Degrees of Comedy".
Five brilliant men with Texas flair, a fresh perspective, raw talent, genuine passion and one powerful mission; to transform the comedy game! Billy Sorrell, Blame, Eddie B, Derrick Keener and Nate Mingo, collaborated to create a stand up...
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08/03/10- 08/04/10 |
5th Annual SpawMaxwell Night of Comedy Fundraiser (benifiting Faith in Practice)
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
August 3-August 4, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents the 5th Annual SpawMaxwell Night of Comedy Fundraiser (benifiting Faith in Practice). The Night of Comedy is a perennial sold-out show - tickets still only $10 per person - featuring comedians from one of Houston's largest and most talented construction companies: SpawMaxwell Company.
Join us again for two great nights of laughs...
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07/30/10- 08/01/10 |
Brad Garrett
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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July 30-August 1, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Brad Garrett.
Brad Garrett played Ray Romano's big brother Robert on the hit CBS series "Everybody Loves Raymond," which has earned him five Emmy nominations and in 2002, 2003 and 2005 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Garrett, raised in Woodland Hills, California, was born on April 14, 1960. After high school graduation, Garrett began performing his stand-up...
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| 07/29/10 |
Jen Kober
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
July 29, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jen Kober.
Jen Kober lives to make people laugh. Originally from Lake Charles, LA - Jen Kober has bounded onto the national stage bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend of stand-up, story telling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy. Her hard-hitting hour is phenomenally funny as Kober commands the stage and dares you not to laugh.
Classically trained at The Theatre...
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| 07/28/10 |
Slade Ham
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
July 28, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Slade Ham.
Watching Slade Ham perform is somewhat akin to getting hit in the face with a really, really funny baseball bat. He has spent the last decade carving a very noticeable niche for himself in the stand up comedy world.
Slade averages 200 shows a year in the United States and he’s performed in twenty-two different countries on four continents. In...
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07/22/10- 07/25/10 |
Sugar Sammy
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July 22-July 25, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Sugar Sammy.
The Hollywood Reporter just named him one of the top 10 rising comedy talents from around the world, and Askmen.com dubbed him “Comedy’s New Rock Star”. Both are apt titles, considering that Sugar Sammy is touring the globe like a rock star, setting attendance records around the world for sold-out shows in four languages –...
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07/15/10- 07/18/10 |
Pauly Shore
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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July 15-July 18, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Pauly Shore.
An entertainment career was virtually pre-ordained for Pauly Montgomery Shore. At age 4, he sat on the lap of The King himself in the company of his father, comedian Sammy Shore, who opened for Elvis during the early ’70s. Around the same time, Pauly’s mother, Mitzi, and father opened The Comedy Store on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, giving...
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| 07/10/10 |
All Ages Comedy & Magic Show
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
Presented by Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
July 10, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents the All Ages Comedy & Magic Show.
Chuck Montgomery and Jim Mackenzie, two of Houston's best clean comedians will perform a variety of comedy and magic for all ages.
Houston Comedian Chuck Montgomery is a pioneer and 32-year veteran of the Houston comedy scene, having started his career at the Comedy Workshop in 1978. By 1981, Chuck...
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07/08/10- 07/11/10 |
Christopher Titus
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
July 8-July 11, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Christopher Titus.
THERES NO WAY THAT CAN BE FUNNY. Hitting the comedy club stage at nineteen is not the best way to succeed in life. Every turn has to work or you end up on an off ramp holding a “Will work for food” Sign. Christopher Titus never stopped working at bringing the funny. In the twenty years he has performed he has headlined comedy...
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07/01/10- 07/03/10 |
Guy Torry
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
July 1-July 3, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Guy Torry.
In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to the screen such as Richard Pryor and Bill cosby, Guy Torry is poised to become the next great actor/comedian. A fast rising star in Hollywood, Torry sent a jolt through the entertainment community with his stirring portrayal of a jailed inmate who befriends and enlightens a...
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| 06/30/10 |
John Wessling
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
June 30, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents John Wessling.
From the bowels of South Texas, crawls loose this young joke-slinger, evoking the hard-hitting storyteller styles of the Houston comics who came before him. John Wessling has traveled the globe, telling jokes to drunks and comedy fans alike, for over 12 years as a professional.
He is one of only 3 comedians who has ever performed in all...
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| 06/27/10 |
Derrick Keener and Friends
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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June 27, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Derrick Keener and Friends.
Derrick Keener has been ripping stages apart across the south for the last few years with his unique and witty style of comedy!!! With his dead on impersinations of such people as Joel Osteen, The Crocodile Hunter, and Bernie Mac, Derrick captivates and wows the audience like never before. People who saw him during his raw and uncut days say that he is even better now that he has...
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06/25/10- 06/27/10 |
Paul Rodriguez
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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June 25-June 27, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Paul Rodriguez.
Paul is considered to be the most influential Hispanic comedian of the last 25 years. His activities in film making as an actor, director and a writer are prodigious but his ability as a stand up comic is still his number one love and provides his fan's with the most laughs.
Paul Rodriguez' career has spanned more than two decades and...
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05/27/10- 05/30/10 |
Tony Rock
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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May 27-May 30, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Tony Rock.
Tony Rock is on the rise in stand-up comedy, performing at all of the Improv Comedy Clubs in the nation. He is the younger brother of comedian Chris Rock.
Born in the same hospital as his seven brothers and one sister, Tony was the fourth child to Julius and Rose Rock. He grew up on Decatur Street in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood, which was one of the...
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05/20/10- 05/23/10 |
Bryan Callen
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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May 20-May 23, 2010
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Bryan Callen.
Born on January 26 in New York, Bryan Callen attended American University before pursuing his comedy career. After trying his hand at stand-up, Callen made his TV debut as a series regular on “MADtv” (1995), which also served as his breakthrough. Callen’s hobbies include karate, boxing, wrestling and fencing. He currently resides in Venice,...
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05/14/10- 05/16/10 |
Jamie Kennedy
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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May 14-May 16, 2010
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jamie Kennedy.
Jamie Kennedy, a multitalented comedian-actor-writer-producer, is a true hyphenate. He may be seen acting in a film one minute and on stage doing stand up the next. Kennedy skyrocketed to fame with a groundbreaking performance and scene-stealing rants in Wes Craven's “Scream” and “Scream 2”. His portrayal of Randy Meeks, the...
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05/07/10- 05/08/10 |
Sheryl Underwood
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
May 7-May 8, 2010
Sheryl Underwood is one of the boldest and most brazen women in comedy. In her comedy act, Sheryl dares to discuss sex, politics, current events, relationships and adult conversation.
Sheryl has a down-to-earth nature, and uses humor to give examples of her points of view. With fifteen years of comedy experience and a Masters Degree under her belt, Sheryl has the ability to get an audience to understand what she is...
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04/30/10- 05/02/10 |
Earthquake
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
April 30-May 2, 2010
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Earthquake.
Earthquake is an explosive comedic performer unlike any other. His stand-up comedy is at its peak, his ability to engage an audience is nationally known and he is now being heralded by critics as one of the most talented comedians in the country. And now...television executives have taken notice. In 2004 Earthquake signed a deal with Touchstone Television/ABC...
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| 04/29/10 |
HypnoBro Leroy Williams
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
April 29, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents HypnoBro Leroy Williams.
Even with a degree in Architecture, it's hard to believe there was ever a time Leroy Williams considered not being a performer. In place at a nice secure government job with the Corps of Engineers in Norfolk Virginia, Leroy stumbled into an open mic night at a local comedy club ...and took first place. After winning a gig as the MC,...
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| 04/27/10 |
LOL Comedy Show featuring 'Lil Duval'
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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April 27, 2010
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents LOL Comedy Show featuring "Lil Duval."
After performing at the Oakland Bay Area Competition in 2001, Lil Duval was approached by Cedric the Entertainer’s road manager and was invited to perform on the Budweiser tour featuring Cedric and four additional comedians. Lil Duval was then invited by Cedric to perform on his television special Cedric the Entertainer:...
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04/23/10- 04/25/10 |
Jay Mohr
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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April 23-April 25, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jay Mohr.
The multi-talented Jay Mohr's career has spanned over a decade. He first received audience notice with his dead-on impressions of Christopher Walken, Dick Vitale and Sean Penn on "Saturday Night Live." Soon after that, he landed his breakthrough film role as a rival sports agent in the blockbuster hit "Jerry Maguire," and followed that up in a...
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| 04/22/10 |
Doug Stanhope
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
April 22, 2010
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Doug Stanhope.
If you are unfamiliar with Doug's stand up comedy - think twice before you decide to join us. He will challenge your social, religious and political thinking in a very unashamed and forceful manner. Oh, and by the way, he will be wickedly funny while doing it. So if you decide to join us be ready for comedy that is completely original, graphic and uproariously funny....
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04/21/10- 06/02/10 |
New Faces of Comedy (Wednesdays)
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
April 21-June 2, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents New Faces of Comedy. Featuring comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, and the break room at your job. Open Mic Night! No drink minimum! 18 and up!
There’s a new hot spot on Wednesdays, and it’s smack dab in the middle of town at your favorite comedy club, The Houston Improv! We’re so excited to introduce this show, for the true fans of stand-up comedy! What’s the catch? Not everyone on this show is a...
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04/15/10- 04/18/10 |
Robert Schimmel
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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April 15-April 18, 2010
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Robert Schimmel.
"The best comedy comes form the truth," says Robert Schimmel. "Unprotected" his debut HBO comedy Hour, successfully premiered November of 1999. Schimmel is one of the few comedians that have comedy cd's released on Warner Bros. Records. Robert Schimmel's show is not for the easily offended. All shows for Robert Schimmel are non-smoking...
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04/08/10- 04/11/10 |
Damon Wayans
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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April 8-April 11, 2010
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Damon Wayans.
An outrageous cueball-domed comedian of film and TV satire fortified by a dazzling, sly smile, New York-born Damon Wayans was the third of ten children born to a grocery store manager and a social worker and grew up humbly in the Fulton Housing Projects. He began zeroing in on his comedic skills while still a child, conjuring up a number of weird characters that were later utilized on his older brother...
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| 04/07/10 |
Death at a Funeral Comedy Contest
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
April 7, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents the Death at a Funeral Comedy Contest, an Open-Mic style stand-up comedy competition, where the winner will receive $1,000.
- Amateurs only
- Contestants must be 18+
- Each performance is 3 minutes and must include one of the following topics: funny things that happened at a funeral, crazy family stories and/or family secrets
- It must be a completely clean set
-3 Judges will base...
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04/01/10- 04/03/10 |
Pete Correale
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
April 1-April 3, 2010
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Pete Correale.
Recently named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the top 10 comics to watch, rapidly rising comedy sensation Pete Correale brings his keen eye for the humor found in daily life to Comedy Central with his first-ever special, “The Things We Do For Love.” The show debuts on Saturday, May 30 at 11 PM (Eastern and Pacific times).
Praised for his...
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| 03/31/10 |
New Faces of Comedy
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
Presented by Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
March 31, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents New Faces of Comedy. Featuring comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, and the break room at your job. Open Mic Night! No drink minimum! 18 and up!
There’s a new hot spot on Wednesdays, and it’s smack dab in the middle of town at your favorite comedy club, The Houston Improv! We’re so excited to introduce this show, for the true fans of stand-up comedy! What’s the catch? Not everyone on this show is a...
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03/25/10- 03/28/10 |
Pablo Francisco
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
March 25-March 28, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Pablo Francisco .
Pablo Francisco unleashes a creative combustion that jolts his audience into boisterous laughter and applause. It is not uncommon to sense the anticipation of Pablo’s audience as his fans await their favorite impressions. Those who experience Pablo’s show for the first time find themselves captivated by his brilliant off-the-wall sound...
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03/18/10- 03/20/10 |
Ralphie May
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March 18-March 20, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Ralphie May.
Veteran comedian Ralphie May’s popularity exploded after the success of the first season of NBC’s hit reality series, “Last Comic Standing”. Long-time fans of Ralphie’s stand-up were joined by countless new fans when America thought he was robbed of the winner’s title. Despite the show’s outcome, Ralphie’s...
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02/26/10- 02/28/10 |
Bill Burr - The Uninformed Comedy Tour
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February 26-February 28, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Bill Burr - The Uninformed Comedy Tour. On the heels of his critically-acclaimed hour Comedy Central special, CD & DVD, "Why Do I Do This?," Bill Burr stars in "The Uninformed Comedy Tour" featuring all-new material with special guest Joe DeRosa.
From a stance of uninformed logic Bill Burr's unapologetic style confronts the big subjects...
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| 02/24/10 |
New Faces of Comedy
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
February 24, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents New Faces of Comedy. Featuring comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, and the break room at your job. Open Mic Night! No drink minimum! 18 and up!
There’s a new hot spot on Wednesdays, and it’s smack dab in the middle of town at your favorite comedy club, The Houston Improv! We’re so excited to introduce this show, for the true fans of stand-up comedy! What’s the catch? Not everyone on this show is a...
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02/19/10- 02/21/10 |
Maz Jobrani
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
February 19-February 21, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Maz Jobrani.
Maz Jobrani has played many characters in flim and televison. Most recently, he played Gourishankar P.V. Subramamiam, an Indian lawyer turned NY cab driver who took part in the plot to rob Mick Jagger in the ABC sitcom "Knights of Prosperity." Prior to that he was best known for his big screen role as "Moly" in Ice Cube's "Friday After...
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| 02/18/10 |
Jen Kober
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
February 18, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jen Kober.
Originally from Lake Charles, LA - Jen Kober has bounded onto the national stage bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend of stand-up, story telling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy. Her hard-hitting hour is phenomenally funny as Kober commands the stage and dares you not to laugh.
Classically trained at The Theatre School of DePaul University in...
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| 02/17/10 |
Houston Comics for Haiti
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
February 17, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant, HBO's Ali Siddiq and some of the best and brightest of the Houston comedy scene that have participated in the IMPROV's Open Mic Night proudly present Houston Comics for Haiti. Tickets are only $5 each, this show will SELL OUT! This isn't just a great stand-up comedy show with Houston's best up-and-coming, as well as globe touring comedy vets donating their time for a great cause... this is our city, Houston doing something....
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02/11/10- 02/14/10 |
Huggy Lowdown
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February 11-February 14, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Huggy Lowdown.
The number one segment on the syndicated Tom Joyner morning show heard in over 115 markets. Huggy Lowdown gives his guttbusting humor and celebrity gossip to over 8 million listeners each week. Huggy Lowdown is known for his hilarious appearances on the HBO Def Comedy Jam, The Jamie Foxx Special, P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy, The Bernie Mac Special,...
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| 02/10/10 |
Smash the Mic Comedy
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
February 10, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Smash the Mic Comedy. SMASH THE MIC COMEDY "1ST WEDNESDAYS" At the World Famous Improv Comedy Club! Most of the comedians you have heard of have performed - and recorded CD's - here at some point. Come check it out so you can say you knew them when.
What to Expect: Unlike traditional comedy shows the crowd decides how long they want to watch an act. Each comic will have a standard...
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02/04/10- 02/06/10 |
Tom Green
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February 4-February 6, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Tom Green.
Before Borat... before Jackass...There was the original prankster...TOM GREEN. Yes, THAT Tom Green! You know Tom Green from his anything-goes run as the funniest, most unpredictable personality on MTV, and his unforgettable, deliciously loony roles in uproarious film comedies including "Road Trip" and "Freddy Got Fingered." He's graced the cover of...
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| 02/03/10 |
The Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour
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February 3, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents The Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour.
The Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour is a group of dedicated stand up comedians who have teamed up with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to aid them in their fight to end breast cancer forever. To do this, they are producing a world class comedy show all over the country to raise money and spread awareness of the importance of early detection. The tour consists of 4 national headlining...
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01/15/10- 01/17/10 |
Charlie Murphy
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January 15-January 17, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Charlie Murphy.
Charles Quinton "Charlie" Murphy' (born July 12, 1959) is an American writer, actor, and stand-up comedian known for his role on the American television program Chappelle's Show. Born in New York City, Charlie is the older brother of comedian Eddie Murphy. Charlie served in the United States Navy until 1984. He later achieved fame as a recurring...
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01/07/10- 01/10/10 |
Ian Bagg
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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January 7-January 10, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Ian Bagg.
Ian Bagg has performed his hilariously chaotic brand of stand-up on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," and "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." His Comedy Central Presents: Ian Bagg special was highly acclaimed, and lead to the mischievous comic's very own special A Comics Climb on HBO.
Comedian Ian...
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| 01/06/10 |
Smash the Mic Comedy
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
Presented by Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
at Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
January 6, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Smash the Mic Comedy. SMASH THE MIC COMEDY "1ST WEDNESDAYS" At the World Famous Improv Comedy Club! Most of the comedians you have heard of have performed - and recorded CD's - here at some point. Come check it out so you can say you knew them when.
What to Expect: Unlike traditional comedy shows the crowd decides how long they want to watch an act. Each comic will have a standard...
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01/01/10- 01/03/10 |
Gabriel Iglesias
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
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January 1-January 3, 2010
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Gabriel Iglesias, January 1-3, 2010.
Gabriel "Picachu" Iglesias' style of comedy is a mixture of story telling with characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. His amazing ability to cross over with a clean animated style of comedy has put him in big demand throughout the stand-up comedy circuit. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same...
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| 12/31/09 |
Gabriel Iglesias Happy New Year at The Improv
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December 31, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Gabriel Iglesias Happy New Year at The Improv. (MUST BE AT LEAST 21). Come join us and start off the new year with laughs. The night includes the comedy of Gabriel Iglesias, party favors and a champagne toast to the new year. (NOTE: First Show is show only).
Gabriel Iglesias has performed on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and Showtime's "Latino Laugh Festival." Gabriel's style of...
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12/26/09- 12/27/09 |
Jo Koy
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December 26-December 27, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jo Koy.
With his catchy phrase, "I Love Orange Chicken," Jo Koy continues to embark on a comedy career that transcends his goals. Recently named as one of the "10 comics to watch" of 2007 by Daily Variety, comedian Jo Koy continues to raise his fame and stature in the comedy and entertainment world. His dynamic energy on stage yet charismatic and approachable...
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12/23/09- 12/24/09 |
The Good, The Bad, and The Funny: The Gift of Laughter
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December 23-December 24, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents The Good, The Bad, and The Funny: The Gift of Laughter.
"The Gift of Laughter", the latest installment of The Good, The Bad, and The Funny comedy series will take place Wednesday December 23rd, 2009 and Thursday December 24,2009 at the Houston Improv, 7620 Katy Freeway (I-10 at Silber) at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature HBO's Def Comedy Jam comedian ALI, (pictured) Praise 92.1's resident...
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12/17/09- 12/20/09 |
Greg Giraldo
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December 17-December 20, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Greg Giraldo.
Greg Giraldo is one of New York City's top comedians and a headliner in clubs across the country. Socially provocative and yet broadly funny, Greg has become one of the most versatile and highly entertaining comics working today. Greg recently appeared on Comedy Central's Roast of William Shatner. Greg has hosted "Stand-Up Nation with Greg Giraldo" on...
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12/10/09- 12/13/09 |
Henry Cho
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December 10-December 13, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Henry Cho.
Henry Cho (born December 30, 1962 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American stand-up comedian. His work can be heard nationwide several times weekly on XM Radio's Channel 151, Laugh USA and Sirius Radio's Blue Collar Radio channel 103.
Cho, who is of Korean American descent, was raised in Knoxville and went into stand-up comedy in 1986. He attended University of...
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12/03/09- 12/06/09 |
Sebastian
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December 3-December 6, 2009
Sebastian is one of today's hottest rising comedians. His deliberately paced, vaguely seething style has audiences around the country laughing in anticipation at what he might say next about his daily observations.
Sebastian has made several national TV appearance on the Late Late Show Craig Kilborn (CBS) followed by a featured performance at the 2004 HBO Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, CO. A second...
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| 12/02/09 |
Smash the Mic Comedy
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December 2, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Smash the Mic Comedy. SMASH THE MIC COMEDY "1ST WEDNESDAYS" At the World Famous Improv Comedy Club! Most of the comedians you have heard of have performed - and recorded CD's - here at some point. Come check it out so you can say you knew them when.
What to Expect: Unlike traditional comedy shows the crowd decides how long they want to watch an act. Each comic will have a standard...
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11/27/09- 11/29/09 |
Jon Lajoie
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November 27-November 29, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jon Lajoie.
Jon Lajoie, born and raised in Montreal, Canada, is the third in a family of nine children. He graduated from Dawson College's theatre/ninja assassin program in 2001, and immediately started booking assassination work, incidentally putting his acting career on the back burner.
Between 2001 and 2007, Jon Lajoie assassinated (in a ninja0like...
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| 11/19/09 |
HypnoBro
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November 19, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents HypnoBro.
Even with a degree in Architecture, it's hard to believe there was ever a time Leroy Williams considered not being a performer. In place at a nice secure government job with the Corps of Engineers in Norfolk Virginia, Leroy stumbled into an open mic night at a local comedy club ...and took first place. After winning a gig as the MC, Leroy was hooked. Bitten, but still...
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| 11/18/09 |
Josh Wolf (LIVE TAPING)
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November 18, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Josh Wolf. HE WILL BE TAPING HIS LIVE DVD SPECIAL THIS NIGHT!
Josh Wolf started doing comedy in Seattle 12 years ago. After moving to Los Angeles, his unique, honest and high energy style of storytelling made him an instant favorite at The Impov, The Laugh Factory and The World Famous Comedy Store. He also caught the eye of network TV. After doing his first one man show at...
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| 11/12/09 |
Aaron Karo
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November 12, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Aaron Karo.
Aaron Karo presents an all-new stand-up event inspired by his latest book, "I'm Having More Fun Than You" - a hilarious exploration of bachelor life from the alcohol-fueled pursuit of chicks in bars to sophisticated advances on defenseless bridesmaids. As his thirtieth birthday approaches, Karo observes the women around him growing increasingly desperate to tie the...
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11/12/09- 11/15/09 |
Top Dogs of Comedy
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November 12-November 15, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Top Dogs of Comedy. CAPONE * WIL SYLVINCE * COREY HOLCOMB * ROB STAPLETON "TOP DOGS OF COMEDY" is the evolution of live comedy tours.
The all star line-up includes CAPONE, host of "Showtime at the Apollo", Corey Holcomb, ROB STAPLETON and WIL SYLVINCE. Separately, they've redefined comedy with their distinct styles and creative humor. Together they...
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11/05/09- 11/07/09 |
Jim Norton
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November 5-November 7, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jim Norton.
Being pegged as an "angry comic" truly makes me want to vomit. To me the only labels in comedy that matter are “funny,” “original” and “hack.” By original I don’t mean so weird that Andy Kaufman wouldn’t get it and by hack I mean the next comic who writes a girl fart joke should have his...
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| 11/04/09 |
Smash the Mic Comedy
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November 4, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Smash the Mic Comedy. SMASH THE MIC COMEDY "1ST WEDNESDAYS" At the World Famous Improv Comedy Club! Most of the comedians you have heard of have performed - and recorded CD's - here at some point. Come check it out so you can say you knew them when.
What to Expect: Unlike traditional comedy shows the crowd decides how long they want to watch an act. Each comic will have a standard...
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10/29/09- 11/01/09 |
Nick Di Paolo
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October 29-November 1, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Nick Di Paolo.
In this day of watered down comedy, Nick Di Paolo's brutally honest performances stick out like a Catholic priest at the Little League World Series. Nick began his career in his hometown of Boston and two years later he made the jump to New York, where he found his seething, sarcastic style was welcomed with open arms by New York audiences at such clubs...
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10/22/09- 10/25/09 |
Paul Rodriguez
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October 22-October 25, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Paul Rodriguez. Paul is considered to be the most influential Hispanic comedian of the last 25 years. His activities in film making as an actor, director and a writer are prodigious but his ability as a stand up comic is still his number one love and provides his fan's with the most laughs.
Paul Rodriguez' career has spanned more than two decades and includes...
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| 10/18/09 |
The Best of Houston
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October 18, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents The Best of Houston.
Houston has long been a breeding ground for the best in stand up; comics like Bill Hicks, Sam Kinneson, and Brett Butler all got their start in Houston! The Best of Houston is a showcase of some of the greatest talent Houston now has to offer. You've seen these comics feature on our stage for headliners like Louis CK, Bruce Bruce, Pablo Francisco, Sheryl Underwood and Norm...
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10/15/09- 10/17/09 |
John Witherspoon
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October 15-October 17, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents John Witherspoon.
John Witherspoon has found his niche and has become a regular scene-stealer. What is so captivating about Witherspoon is his ability to make the audience care about his characters and hang on to his every word. Witherspoon has starred in such movies like "Little Nicky," "Friday," "Next Friday," "The Ladies...
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| 10/14/09 |
Bruce Vilanch
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October 14, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Bruce Vilanch.
One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry, Bruce Vilanch has become a recognizable face in his own right, thanks to the feature-length documentary "Get Bruce!" (1999) and his one-time stint as a regular on "Hollywood Squares" (1998 ), for which he also served as head writer.
Mr. Vilanch was born in New York on...
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10/09/09- 10/11/09 |
Bobby Lee
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October 9-October 11, 2009
Bobby Lee is an American comedian notable for his membership in the recurring cast of comedians on the live comedy series MADtv, where he is the first Asian cast member, and plays most of the Asian roles, both male and female, on the show, including Kim Jong-il and Connie Chung, and is the focus of quite a few 'Asian Powers'
Lee was born in San Diego, California, to immigrant parents from South Korea. As a young man, he was expected to run his family's clothing store. At...
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10/06/09- 10/08/09 |
DATE CHANGE Arnez J
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October 6-October 8, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Arnez J.
Rapidly becoming one of the most talked about comedians, Arnez J's charisma and physical agility are unforgettable. With the physicality of Jim Carrey, his brand of comedy had dubbed him "the black Jerry Lewis." Arnez currently co-hosts the number one morning radio show in Chicago on WGCI.
In keeping with his plan, Arnez keeps up a dizzying pace performing for sold out crowds in clubs, colleges...
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10/02/09- 10/03/09 |
Sheryl Underwood
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October 2-October 3, 2009
Sheryl Underwood is one of the boldest and most brazen women in comedy. In her comedy act, Sheryl dares to discuss sex, politics, current events, relationships and adult conversation.
Sheryl has a down-to-earth nature, and uses humor to give examples of her points of view. With fifteen years of comedy experience and a Masters Degree under her belt, Sheryl has the ability to get an audience to understand what she is...
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09/24/09- 09/27/09 |
Paul Mooney
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September 24-September 27, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Paul Mooney.
Paul Mooney was born in Louisiana and grew up in Oakland, California. Paul ran away from home and joined the Charles Gody Circus, going down in history as the first African-American ringmaster. He was always writing comedy which help land his first professional gig working with Richard Pryor as a writer for Pryor's "Saturday Night Live" apearance, and as a co-writer for his ground-breaking...
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09/17/09- 09/20/09 |
Greg Behrendt
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September 17-September 20, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Greg Behrendt.
Outspoken and straightforward, but with a twinkle in his eye, comedian and best-selling author Greg Behrendt found success as a stand-up comic with his blunt and realistic comedic insight into the male psyche. Coining the phrase "He's just not that into you" while working as a consultant on HBO's critically-acclaimed "Sex and the City"...
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09/11/09- 09/13/09 |
Larry Miller
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September 11-September 13, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Larry Miller.
From his initial "first break" at The Comic Strip in New York in the mid 1970's, Larry Miller has developed a sense of style not often associated with stand-up comedians or actors. His memorable cameo as the pretentious boutique manager "sucking up" to Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in Pretty Woman left an impressionable mark on the...
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| 09/10/09 |
Keisha Hunt
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September 10, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Keisha Hunt.
Keisha Hunt a petite fireball of energy, who has been involved with making people laugh all her life however, she started to perform full time just a few years ago. Since then Keisha has been busting guts all over the world as a feature act. She’s currently touring with the Top Dogs of Comedy.
Keisha exceeds in her career by showcasing her talent in various national events some...
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09/03/09- 09/06/09 |
Jay Mohr
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September 3-September 6, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jay Mohr.
The multi-talented Jay Mohr's career has spanned over a decade. He first received audience notice with his dead-on impressions of Christopher Walken, Dick Vitale and Sean Penn on "Saturday Night Live." Soon after that, he landed his breakthrough film role as a rival sports agent in the blockbuster hit "Jerry Maguire," and followed that up in a...
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08/06/09- 08/09/09 |
Pablo Francisco
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August 6-August 9, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Pablo Francisco , August 6-9, 2009.
Pablo Francisco unleashes a creative combustion that jolts his audience into boisterous laughter and applause. It is not uncommon to sense the anticipation of Pablo’s audience as his fans await their favorite impressions. Those who experience Pablo’s show for the first time find themselves captivated by his brilliant...
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08/04/09- 08/05/09 |
4th Annual SpawMaxwell Night of Comedy Fundraiser (benifiting Faith in Practice)
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August 4-August 5, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents the 4th Annual SpawMaxwell Night of Comedy Fundraiser (benifiting Faith in Practice). The Night of Comedy is a perennial sold-out show - tickets still only $10 per person - featuring comedians from one of Houston's largest and most talented construction companies: SpawMaxwell Company.
Join us again for two great nights of laughs from the extremely funny...
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07/30/09- 08/02/09 |
Hal Sparks
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July 30-August 2, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Hal Sparks, July 30-August 2.
Whether you know him best as the former host of E! Television's Talk Soup, the boyish Michael on Showtime's Queer as Folk, or as the bubble-wrap wearing cult leader desperately seeking the "continuum transfunctioner" in Dude, Where's My Car, comic actor Hal Sparks has been cracking up film and television viewers since his...
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07/23/09- 07/26/09 |
Jo Koy
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July 23-July 26, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jo Koy, July 23-26.
With his catchy phrase, "I Love Orange Chicken," Jo Koy continues to embark on a comedy career that transcends his goals. Recently named as one of the "10 comics to watch" of 2007 by Daily Variety, comedian Jo Koy continues to raise his fame and stature in the comedy and entertainment world. His dynamic energy on stage yet charismatic and...
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07/16/09- 07/19/09 |
Michael Winslow
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July 16-July 19, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Michael Winslow, July 16-19.
Michael Winslow will forever be identified by his scene-stealing performance in all seven POLICE ACADEMY movies, as well as the television series, as Officer Larvell Jones. He has also appeared in numerous other films such as SPACEBALLS, CHEECH AND CHONG’S NEXT MOVIE, CHEECH AND CHONG’S NICE DREAMS, GREMLINS and BACK TO THE FUTURE 3. A...
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07/09/09- 07/12/09 |
Johnny Sanchez
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July 9-July 12, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Johnny Sanchez, July 9-12.
Johnny Sanchez is one of America's premiere comedians. Having performed in Comedy clubs for years, he has hones his comedy into an exquisite art form. From coast to coast and everywhere in between, Johnny is always a club favorite. With his feverish energy, detailed characters and pinpioint delivery. He is known for his storytelling...
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07/02/09- 07/05/09 |
Guy Torry
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July 2-July 5, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Guy Torry, July 2-3, and July 5.
In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to the screen such as Richard Pryor and Bill cosby, Guy Torry is poised to become the next great actor/comedian. A fast rising star in Hollywood, Torry sent a jolt through the entertainment community with his stirring portrayal of a jailed inmate who befriends and enlightens a skinhead in the...
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06/26/09- 06/28/09 |
Patrice Oneal
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June 26-June 28, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Patrice Oneal, June 26 - June 28.
Stand-up comedy has been the cornerstone of Oneal's career, and his first priority. He tours across the country performing stand-up comedy. He has had half-hour specials on Showtime, HBO (One Night Stand, Def Comedy Jam), and Comedy Central Presents, although he has never recorded an album or DVD of his own, preferring...
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| 06/25/09 |
The Good, the Bad, & the Funny (Featuring Ali)
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June 25, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents The Good, the Bad, & the Funny (Featuring Ali), Thursday, June 25. Praise 92.1's resident comedian Marcus D. Wiley will be hosting the show, which will feature HBO's Def Comedy Jam comedian ALI, comedians A.G. White, Donnie Johnson, Dave Lawson, and Derrick Keener.
Using their individual style of delivery, this diverse group of talented comedians will take the stage and highlight some of the foolish...
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06/18/09- 06/21/09 |
Tony Rock
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June 18-June 21, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Tony Rock, June 18 - June 21.
Tony Rock is on the rise in stand-up comedy, performing at all of the Improv Comedy Clubs in the nation. He is the younger brother of comedian Chris Rock.
Born in the same hospital as his seven brothers and one sister, Tony was the fourth child to Julius and Rose Rock. He grew up on Decatur Street in the Bedford...
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06/12/09- 06/14/09 |
Loni Love
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June 12-June 14, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Loni Love, June 12 - June 14.
A Detroit native, Loni performs regularly at comedy clubs and colleges all around the country. She was awarded the Jury Prize for best stand up at the 2003 US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and voted one of Variety’s 2003 “10 Comics to Watch.” In 2007, Comedy Central named Loni one of the top twenty comics to watch on...
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06/12/09- 06/14/09 |
CANCELLED Larry Miller
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June 12-June 14, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Larry Miller, June 12 - June 14.
From his initial "first break" at The Comic Strip in New York in the mid 1970's, Larry Miller has developed a sense of style not often associated with stand-up comedians or actors. His memorable cameo as the pretentious boutique manager "sucking up" to Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in Pretty...
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| 06/11/09 |
Loco Comedy Jam (with Mike Robles)
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06/05/09- 06/07/09 |
Josh Blue
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June 5-June 7, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Josh Blue, June 5 - June 7.
Perhaps best known as the comedian who puts the cerebral in Cerebral Palsy, Josh Blue exploded onto the national comedy scene by capturing the attention and endearment of the country as the winner of NBC’s "Last Comic Standing". Having already established himself as one of the most sought after comedians on the college...
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| 06/04/09 |
Rodney Perry
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June 4, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Rodney Perry , Thursday, June 4.
Rodney Perry has a wife and 5 kids and with such a big family “Making It” is the only option! Rodney was born in Chicago, raised in Monroe, Louisiana, and then ushered into the comedy world in the Bay Area. His Stage show is energy-driven with sidesplitting insights on everything from the work world to the everyday...
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| 06/03/09 |
Christian Finnegan
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June 3, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Christian Finnegan, Wednesday, June 3.
Christian Finnegan is a stand up comedian. He appears frequently on the television and also writes things, for both money and for kicks. Christian is perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of VH1's "Best Week Ever", where he offered keen insight into the workings of popular culture and the...
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05/28/09- 05/30/09 |
Eddie Griffiin
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May 28-May 30, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Eddie Griffin, May 28 - May 30.
Eddie Griffin has become one of the most well-known celebrities in Hollywood. But his rise to the top of the industry has been an interesting one. A popular comic turned actor who started his career on-stage as a dare, funnyman Eddie Griffin's memorable supporting roles in such films as Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo have built...
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05/21/09- 05/24/09 |
Alex Reymundo
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May 21-May 24, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Alex Reymundo, May 21 - May 24.
If you ask Alex Reymundo why he is a stand-up comic, the answer is really simple - for the chicks! Alex always knew he wanted to be a performer and he realized at an early age if you could entertain you would get the women. He wanted to be a musician like Elvis, but took the comedy route instead. Alex Reymundo is one of those comics that...
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05/14/09- 05/17/09 |
Russell Peters
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May 14-May 17, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Russell Peters, May 14-17.
Russell Peters is already a comedy superstar in much of the world. During a recent tour of Dubai, Russell sold tickets at the rate of one ticket every two seconds – crashing all the online sales outlets as soon as the tickets went on-sale . In April 2005, Russell was the first South Asian to headline and sell-out the Apollo Theatre in...
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05/08/09- 05/10/09 |
Gabriel Iglesias
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May 8-May 10, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Gabriel Iglesias, May 8-10.
Gabriel "Picachu" Iglesias' style of comedy is a mixture of story telling with characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. His amazing ability to cross over with a clean animated style of comedy has put him in big demand throughout the stand-up comedy circuit. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same thing,...
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04/30/09- 05/02/09 |
Michael Colyar
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April 30-May 2, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Michael Colyar, April 30-May 2.
From the streets of Chicago to sands of Venice Beach...to stage and screen. Actor/Comedian Michael Colyar is realizing his dreams.
For nine years Colyar made his mark in the hearts and minds of his audience on the Boardwalk of Venice Beach, California with his thought-provoking humor. Dubbed The King of Venice Beach where every...
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04/23/09- 04/26/09 |
Bobby Slayton
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April 23-April 26, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Bobby Slayton, April 23-26.
A true comic's comic, Bobby Slayton is best known for his title as the Pit Bull of Comedy. He has been performing his own intense style of stand-up comedy for 25 years, becoming one of the best known, and most energetic comedians on the road. Slayton was recently seen on the HBO series "The Mind of the Married Man."...
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04/23/09- 04/26/09 |
CANCELLED Arnez J
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April 23-April 26, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Arnez J, April 23-26.
Rapidly becoming one of the most talked about comedians, Arnez J's charisma and physical agility are unforgettable. With the physicality of Jim Carrey, his brand of comedy had dubbed him "the black Jerry Lewis." Arnez currently co-hosts the number one morning radio show in Chicago on WGCI.
In keeping with his plan, Arnez keeps up a dizzying pace performing for sold out...
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04/16/09- 04/19/09 |
Jim Breuer
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April 16-April 19, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jim Breuer, April 16-19.
Jim Breuer THE BEGINNING . . . Jim Breuer, born on June 21, 1967 in Valley Stream, Long Island, has established himself as one of the most outrageous comedians in the U.S. through his incredible stand-up performances, charismatic stage antics and impressions, various television appearances, movie roles and his Sirius Satellite Radio show. A...
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04/10/09- 04/12/09 |
Sheryl Underwood
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April 10-April 12, 2009
Sheryl Underwood is one of the boldest and most brazen women in comedy. In her comedy act, Sheryl dares to discuss sex, politics, current events, relationships and adult conversation.
Sheryl has a down-to-earth nature, and uses humor to give examples of her points of view. With fifteen years of comedy experience and a Masters Degree under her belt, Sheryl has the ability to get an audience to understand what she is...
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| 04/09/09 |
Top Dogs of Comedy
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April 9, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents the Top Dogs of Comedy. 4 MEN. 1 STAGE. NO LIMITS. Thursday, April 9.
"Top Dogs Of Comedy" is the next generation in live comedy tours. Since its inception, the tour has sold out shows in New York City, Philadelphia, Connecticut, Buffalo and received an invitation to perform at the 2008 Kentucky Derby.
This collection of stand up geniuses has amassed a nationwide following and performed...
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04/02/09- 04/05/09 |
Steve Byrne
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April 2-April 5, 2009
Steve Byrne's high energy, physical style of comedy make him one of the hottest young comedians touring the country today.
He was born to a Korean mother and an Irish father, which provides him with a wealth of material.
His new hour special, Steve Byrne's Happy Hour, premiered on Comedy Central earlier this year to rave reviews. He will be on the big screen later this year in the...
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03/26/09- 03/29/09 |
Maz Jobrani
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March 26-March 29, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Maz Jobrani, March 26-29.
Maz Jobrani has played many characters in flim and televison. Most recently, he played Gourishankar P.V. Subramamiam, an Indian lawyer turned NY cab driver who took part in the plot to rob Mick Jagger in the ABC sitcom "Knights of Prosperity." Prior to that he was best known for his big screen role as "Moly" in Ice...
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03/20/09- 03/22/09 |
Lavell Crawford
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March 20-March 22, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Lavell Crawford, March 20-22.
Funnyman Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one rising comedy star to watch. From his numerous television appearances and on stage performances, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell's giant sized talent.
Now, Lavell's audiences have just gotten bigger - he recently...
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| 03/19/09 |
Laughing With Latinos
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March 19, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Laughing With Latinos, March 19.
Produced and hosted by Houston's own EDDIE CRUZ (pictured). Eddie has developed a Latino Comedy Show in Houston for the past five years and is still going strong. The show brings an atmosphere like no other. You are in for a treat Houston!!!
Set your laughter on CRUUZZZZZ CONTROL!!!!
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| 03/18/09 |
Jon Lajoie
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March 18, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Jon Lajoie, Wednesday, March 18.
Jon Lajoie, born and raised in Montreal, Canada, is the third in a family of nine children. He graduated from Dawson College's theatre/ninja assassin program in 2001, and immediately started booking assassination work, incidentally putting his acting career on the back burner.
Between 2001 and 2007, Jon Lajoie assassinated (in a...
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03/12/09- 03/15/09 |
Ralphie May
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March 12-March 15, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Ralphie May, March 12-15.
Veteran comedian Ralphie May’s popularity exploded after the success of the first season of NBC’s hit reality series, “Last Comic Standing”. Long-time fans of Ralphie’s stand-up were joined by countless new fans when America thought he was robbed of the winner’s title.
Despite the...
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| 03/11/09 |
The Whitest Kids You Know
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March 11, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents The Whitest Kids You Know, March 11.
The Whitest Kids U Know are unlike any other sketch troupe you have ever seen. The group got their big break at the prestigious HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen winning the best sketch group award. This appearance led to Paramount Pictures giving the guys a deal to star in, write, and direct their own movie. The five performers bring...
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03/06/09- 03/08/09 |
Bruce Bruce
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March 6-March 8, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Bruce Bruce March 6- March 8.
Bruce Bruce is a name synonymous with keeping audiences rolling with laughter thanks to his captivating improv skills.
Bruce's larger than life comedic style has been showcased across the country as well as on hit television programs, while his wit, spontaneity and dazzling personality sets him apart from other standup...
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02/26/09- 03/01/09 |
Tommy Davidson
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February 26-March 1, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Tommy Davidson February 26-March 1.
An actor, stand-up comedian, musician and singer, Tommy Davidson's exceptional range has made him a rising force in entertainment.
Perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of the hit television show "In Living Color," Davidson has parlayed that success into a flourishing motion picture career.
Most recently, Tommy Davidson starred in Spike...
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02/19/09- 02/21/09 |
Brian Posehn
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February 19-February 21, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Brian Posehn, February 19-21.
Comedian/actor/writer Brian Posehn has most recently been seen on Comedy Central's popular show, The Sarah Silverman Program and on tour as part of the Comedians of Comedy, of which he is one of the original members.
Besides writing and performing on HBO's acclaimed Mr. Show, he has acted on sitcoms such as Just Shoot...
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02/12/09- 02/15/09 |
Pablo Francisco
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February 12-February 15, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Pablo Francisco February 12-15..
Pablo Francisco unleashes a creative combustion that jolts his audience into boisterous laughter and applause. It is not uncommon to sense the anticipation of Pablo’s audience as his fans await their favorite impressions.
Those who experience Pablo’s show for the first time find themselves captivated by his...
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| 02/11/09 |
The Good, the Bad, & the Funny: Heart of the Man (For Ladies Only!)
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February 11, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents The Good, the Bad, & the Funny, Wednesday, February 11. Featuring Ali, Marcus D. Wiley, Se7en.
Presenting Heart of the Man, an evening of love and laughs strictly for the ladies.
Heart of the Man will feature the talents of three of Houston’s most dynamic entertainers. Radio One’s Marcus D. Wiley, Houston’s premier spoken word artist Se7en,...
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02/06/09- 02/08/09 |
D.L. Hughley
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February 6-February 8, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents D.L. Hughley, February 6-8.
One of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the feature film and television arena.
D.L Currently stars in BET’s hilliarous hit "S.O.B." a hidden camera show that tests the value systems of people. D.L. has also starred in the Aaron...
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| 02/05/09 |
The Best of Houston
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February 5, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents The Best of Houston, Thursday, February 5.
Houston has long been a breeding ground for the best in stand up; comics like Bill Hicks, Sam Kinneson, and Brett Butler all got their start in Houston!
The Best of Houston is a showcase of some of the greatest talent Houston now has to offer. You've seen these comics feature on our stage for headliners like Louis CK, Bruce Bruce, Pablo...
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01/29/09- 01/31/09 |
David Alan Grier
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January 29-January 31, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents David Alan Grier January 29-31.
Although David Alan Grier has been known for his ability to create comedy and humor, the graduate of the Yale School of Drama has successfully made the diverse jump from theatre to television to film and still alternates between all three.
Trained in Shakespeare at Yale, Grier began his professional career on Broadway as Jackie...
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01/22/09- 01/24/09 |
Bill Burr
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January 22-January 24, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Bill Burr January 22-24.
On the heels of his critically-acclaimed hour Comedy Central special, CD & DVD, "Why Do I Do This?," Bill Burr stars in "The Uninformed Comedy Tour" featuring all-new material with special guest Joe DeRosa.
From a stance of uninformed logic Bill Burr's unapologetic style confronts the big subjects with a simplistic...
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01/08/09- 01/10/09 |
Greg Fitzsimmons
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January 8-January 10, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Greg Fitzsimmons, January 8-10.
2008 has been a very busy year for Greg. Each week he hosts a radio show on Sirius "Howard 101", and appears on VH1's "Best Week Ever". He is also working on 3 several TV projects including a Reality Show with Andy Dick, a prime time Game Show called "Family Funds", and a reality show he sold to FOX.
You may have...
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01/02/09- 01/04/09 |
Charlie Murphy
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January 2-January 4, 2009
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Charlie Murphy, January 2 - 4.
Charles Quinton "Charlie" Murphy' (born July 12, 1959) is an American writer, actor, and stand-up comedian known for his role on the American television program Chappelle's Show.
Born in New York City, Charlie is the older brother of comedian Eddie Murphy. Charlie served in the United States Navy until 1984.
He later...
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