Doug Key and Pete Costello team up for a night of stand-up at Seaport Waterfront Bar. Key has been featured on MTV, VH1, ABC, and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," and was named a breakout artist by Caroline’s on Broadway. Costello is a Boston-based comedian known for "The Steve Katsos Show" and the Facebook live stream […]
New Bedford Festival Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" for eight performances at the Steeple Playhouse. The comedy follows a group of eccentric middle schoolers and adults navigating a fictional spelling bee with humor and heart. The production stars South Coast native Erin Ban as Rona Lisa […]
"Miss Witherspoon" is a dark comedy that follows one woman’s reluctant journey through reincarnation. Stuck in a cosmic waiting room, Miss Witherspoon is nudged toward redemption by a persistent spiritual guide. With sharp humor and moving moments, the play explores life, death, and second chances. Directed by Kate Fishman, with Maura Van Voris in the […]
"Miss Witherspoon" is a dark comedy that follows one woman’s reluctant journey through reincarnation. Stuck in a cosmic waiting room, Miss Witherspoon is nudged toward redemption by a persistent spiritual guide. With sharp humor and moving moments, the play explores life, death, and second chances. Directed by Kate Fishman, with Maura Van Voris in the […]
An eight-week improv comedy class invites adults 18 and older to explore the basics of improv in a supportive, low-pressure setting. Students will learn how to create characters, build scenes, and think on their feet using only audience suggestions. Each session includes warm-ups, games, and group exercises designed to boost creativity, confidence, and collaboration. No […]
Tim McKeever & Friends Comedy Night is set for Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general seating or $100 for a table of four with dine-in service available. The lineup includes Steve Sweeney and other comedians alongside McKeever, a Western Massachusetts […]
Comedy comes to Gallery X on Thursday, October 17. Audiences can enjoy a night of laughter, community, and sharp wit as Stand Up Comedy Night brings together top regional comics. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Hosted by Lauren Sims, the show features Brett Davey, Lloyd Legacy Sharp, Gianni Saltalamacchia, and Alex Mann. […]
Comedians Mike McCarthy, Christine Hurley, and Skip Daniels perform at The Vault on Thursday, Nov. 20. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. McCarthy is known as “The Comedy Barbarian.” He brings his sharp stand-up style to the stage alongside Hurley’s quick wit and Daniels’ comic flair. Tickets are $15 […]
An eight-week class led by Kate Teichman will teach the fundamentals of sketch comedy writing. Students will explore premise, character, and dialogue through writing exercises, sketch analysis, and live reads. The course ends with a class performance. Teichman has more than 20 years of experience in theater, improv, and sketch comedy. She holds a BFA […]
Westport Sketch Comedy Show takes place Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at The Grange. The event is free, and nonperishable food donations are appreciated. After eight weeks of classes with Kate Teichman Improv, the On Tenterhooks Group will present original sketches written and performed by local students. Come out for some lighthearted entertainment and […]
An eight-week Intro to Improv Comedy class for adults begins Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at The Grange in Westport. The course covers the basics of improv and scene work through games and exercises. It is open to all levels and concludes with a student performance. The fee is $255.
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