Upcoming Shows

  • May 23, 2013 8:00 pmLaff Therapy Thursdays
  • May 23, 2013 8:00 pmPete Holmes
  • May 23, 2013 8:30 pmFigment Theater's The Vagabond Sessions
  • May 23, 2013 8:30 pmThe Flat Earth
  • May 23, 2013 10:00 pmA Few Answers Short
  • May 24, 2013 7:00 pmThe Comedy Works
  • May 24, 2013 7:30 pmPete Holmes
  • May 24, 2013 8:00 pmThe N Crowd
  • May 24, 2013 8:30 pmThe Flat Earth
  • May 24, 2013 8:30 pmKing of Prussia Comedy Cabaret
  • May 24, 2013 10:00 pmPete Holmes
  • May 24, 2013 10:00 pmThe Grimacchio Variety Hour
  • May 25, 2013 7:30 pmPete Holmes
  • May 25, 2013 7:30 pmComedy Sportz Philadelphia
  • May 25, 2013 7:30 pmSarcasm Comedy Club
  • May 25, 2013 8:00 pmThe Captain Action Comedy Show
  • May 25, 2013 8:30 pmPHIT House Team Night
  • May 25, 2013 9:00 pmNortheast Comedy Cabaret
  • May 25, 2013 9:00 pmDoylestown Comedy Cabaret
  • May 25, 2013 9:30 pmSarcasm Comedy Club
  • May 25, 2013 9:30 pmThe Comedy Works
  • May 25, 2013 10:00 pmComedy Sportz Philadelphia
  • May 25, 2013 10:00 pmPHIT House Team Night
  • May 25, 2013 10:00 pmPete Holmes
  • May 29, 2013 8:00 pmConklin's Comedy Night
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Philly Improv Theater Taking Submissions for New Sketch House Team

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Sketch comedy writers interested in joining Philly Improv Theater‘s third Sketch House Team as a part of the writing staff can submit packets from now until the deadline of Monday, May 27 to sketchsubmissions@phillyimprovtheater.com. To be considered for a spot writers should submit a packet consisting of:

  1. A brief cover letter (1-page maximum – single spaced, size 10 font) explaining what you will bring to the writing team.
  2. Three (3) different original sketches you’ve written without a writing partner. Please arrange these sketches in order with what you feel is your strongest sketch first.
  3. Three (3) additional 1-2 sentence pitches of other sketch ideas you have.

More on the team from PHIT’s website:

PHIT will once again be producing an all-new sketch revue show for the 2013 FringeArts Festival. Working together during the summer months under the supervision of a Head Writer and Director a group of writers and performers will put together a 40-45 minute sketch show of entirely original material that will debut Thursday, September 5th, 2013 and run nightly through September 8th. Writers and performers will not necessarily overlap, so if you only want to create sketches and don’t want to appear on stage you’ll be able to do that. PHIT seeks only writers at this time (auditions for performers will occur later, during the summer) and encourages all submissions regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual preference, religion, disability or age. Depending on the success of the FringeArts Festival show, the team may be given the opportunity to continue mounting further shows with support from PHIT.

More information is available on PHIT’s website.

Comedy Show Round-up: May 5, 2013

Shows

PHIT Kids Presents: StoryUP! - 10:00am at Philly Improv Theater

The Deans (PHIT Instructors Show) - 8:30pm at Philly Improv Theater

Open Mics

Tight Six – 8:30pm (signups at 8:00) at Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St., Philadelphia

Lickety Split – 9:30pm (signups at 9:00) at Lickety Split, 401 South St., Philadelphia

If you run a Philadelphia-area comedy show or open mic let us know so we can share it on our calendar and in our daily show round-ups by sending us the information from our submit a show page to contact@witout.net.

Comedy Show Round-up: May 4, 2013

Shows

The Bat - 7:00pm at Philly Improv Theater

ComedySportz - 7:30 & 10:00pm at The Playground at The Adrienne Theater

Sarcasm Comedy Club - 7:30pm at The Crowne Plaza Hotel

Mitch Fatel - 7:30 & 10:00pm at Helium Comedy Club

PHIT House Team Night - 8:30 & 10:00pm at Philly Improv Theater

Northeast Comedy Cabaret - 9:00pm at The Ramada Northeast

South Jersey Comedy Cabaret - 9:00pm at Casa Carollo Restaurant

Doylestown Comedy Cabaret - 9:00pm at Poco’s

The Comedy Works - 9:30pm at Georgine’s Restaurant

Cagematch - 11:00pm at Philly Improv Theater

If you run a Philadelphia-area comedy show or open mic let us know so we can share it on our calendar and in our daily show round-ups by sending us the information from our submit a show page to contact@witout.net.

Comedy Show Round-up: May 3, 2013

Shows

The Comedy Works - 7:00pm at Georgine’s Restaurant

The Bat - 7:00pm at Philly Improv Theater

Mitch Fatel - 7:30 & 10:00pm at Helium Comedy Club

The N Crowd - 8:00pm at The Actor’s Center

Dog Mountain - 8:30pm at Philly Improv Theater

Doylestown Comedy Cabaret - 9:00pm at Poco’s

Sketch Up or Shut Up - 11:00pm at Philly Improv Theater

Open Mics

Hodge Podge – 8:00pm (7:30pm signups) at Hodge Podge, 1212 South St., Philadelphia

If you run a Philadelphia-area comedy show or open mic let us know so we can share it on our calendar and in our daily show round-ups by sending us the information from our submit a show page to contact@witout.net.

Comedy Show Round-up: May 2, 2013

Shows

The Bat - 7:00pm at Philly Improv Theater

Laff Therapy Thursdays - 8:00pm at The Laff House

Thursday Comedy at PJ Ryan’s Pub - 8:00pm at PJ Ryan’s Pub

Now Time! A Sketch Comedy Showcase - 8:00pm at L’etage

Mitch Fatel - 8:00pm at Helium Comedy Club

Dog Mountain - 8:30pm at Philly Improv Theater

The Monthly Hour with James Hesky - 10:00pm at Philly Improv Theater

Open Mics

Center City Comedy – 9:00pm (signups at 8:30) at The Raven Lounge, 1718 Sansom St., Philadelphia

Comedy Under the Disco Ball – 8:00pm (signups at 7:30) at L2, 2201 South St., Philadelphia

If you run a Philadelphia-area comedy show or open mic let us know so we can share it on our calendar and in our daily show round-ups by sending us the information from our submit a show page to contact@witout.net.

Comedy Show Round-up: May 1, 2013

Shows

PHIT Sweeps Weeks - 7:00pm at Philly Improv Theater

Free Improv at Connie’s Ric Rac - 9:00pm at Connie’s Ric Rac

Mitch Fatel at Helium Comedy Club - 8:00pm at Helium Comedy Club

Chaos Comedy - 9:00pm at The Adobe Cafe

Open Mics

Rogues Gallery – 7:30pm (signups at 7:00) at Rogues Gallery, 11 S. 21st St., Philadelphia

Chaos Comedy – 11:00pm (signups at 9:00) at The Adobe Cafe, 1919 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia

Northeast Comedy Cabaret - 8:00pm (signups at 7:30) at The Comedy Caberet, 11580 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia

High Note Humor - 8:00pm (signups at 7:30) at The Taproom Grill, 427 W Crystal Lake Ave., Haddonfield, NJ

Comedy is Liberty – 7:30pm (signups at 7:30) at Liberties Bar & Grill, 705 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia

If you run a Philadelphia-area comedy show or open mic let us know so we can share it on our calendar and in our daily show round-ups by sending us the information from our submit a show page to contact@witout.net.

Comedy Show Round-up: April 30, 2013

Shows

The Bat - 7:00pm at Philly Improv Theater

PHIT House Team Harold Night - 8:30pm at Philly Improv Theater

Komedy at the Khyber: Stand-Up Showcase - 9:00pm at The Khyber Pass Pub

PHIT RocketTeam Improv Jam - 9:30pm at Philly Improv Theater

Open Mics

Helium Comedy Club – 8:00pm (online signups) at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St., Philadelphia

The Headhouse Cafe – 8:00pm (signups at 7:30) at The Headhouse Cafe, 122 Lombard St., Philadelphia

No.2 (#2)(Number 2) – 8:00pm (signups at 7:30) at St. Stephen’s Green, 1701 Green St., Philadelphia

LawnBoys Comedy – 8:00pm (signups at 7:00) at Puck, 1 Printers Alley Doylestown, PA

The M Room – 9:00pm (signups at 8:30) at The M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia

If you run a Philadelphia-area comedy show or open mic let us know so we can share it on our calendar and in our daily show round-ups by sending us the information from our submit a show page to contact@witout.net.

Philly Comedy Round-up, Vol. 86

Former Philly/current LA comedians Brendan Kennedy, Luke Giordano, and Mike Weinstein have started a new podcast, Remember Remember the Titans. The show says to be “the only podcast dedicated specifically to discussing the Disney high school football movie, Remember the Titans.” Actually, the guys tell stories, do bits, and have fun based on the topics, themes, and actors from the movie. In the first episode they are joined by former-former Philly comedian Aaron Hertzog.

Philly Improv Theater has announced the cast for their new Spring theatrical run, The Bat. The show runs from on Tuesday, April 30th through Sunday, May 19th. For a full schedule and tickets check the PHIT website show calendar or visit the TicketLeap page for the run.

This Tuesday Polygon Comedy returns to L’etage for their monthly variety show. This month, the show will feature stand-up from Christian Alsis, sketch from ManiPedi, musical improv from Interrobang, and music from Iliana Inocencio.

A Bunch of Improv at the Grape Room returns this Tuesday to The Grape Room in Manayunk.

The High Five Comedy Showcase debuts at Voltage this Wednesday. The show will be hosted by Jay West and will feature stand-up comedy from Aaron Hertzog, Dan Scully, Andre Johnson, Mikaela Hamje, and Joe Bell.

Stand-up/Improv show Comedian Deconstruction returns to L’etage this Thursday with a show featuring improv from Bed Savage and stand-up from Howard Algeo, Dave Temple, Geoff Jackson, Kerryn Feehan, and Frank Liotti.

The second round of Figment Theater’s Troika Tournament continues this Friday night at The Sideshow. The show will feature teams comprised of: Becca Trabin, Charles Rosen, Sean Landis; Alex Newman, Andrew Stanton, Nicole Labrecque; and Jim Burns, Maggy Keegan, Rachel Whitworth.

Something Witty at The Dive returns to the East Passyunk Ave. bar this Friday for a stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Alex Pearlman.

Tongue & Groove’s “That Time” will play this Saturday and Sunday at The Kimmel Center. The show will ask the audience “If you could go back in time to any moment in your own life’s story, where would you go and why?” to inspire “a collage of improvised theater, dance, and music.”

If you have any Philly comedy news worth mentioning – send it our way with an email to contact@witout.net

Philly Comedy Round-up, Vol. 84

Monday Evening Raw returns to Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar for a night of stand-up comedy featuring Dave Temple, Jess Carpenter, Alison Zeidman, and Phyllis Vorren.

Billy Gardell from TV’s Mike and Molly will be performing tonight at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware. Tickets can be purchased online.

Tuesday night kicks off the second of two weeks of shows for Philly Improv Theater at The Shubin Theater. You can check out PHIT’s full schedule online.

East Coast Power Nap will have their second show at the Trocadero Theatre this Wednesday with a stand-up comedy showcase featuring: Julia Scotti, Mary Radzinski, John Nunn, Omar Scruggs, Paul Easton, and Aaron Nevins.

Chaos Comedy makes its debut this Wednesday at The Adobe Cafe. The new show will take place on the first Wednesday of every month at the South Philly establishment. The first show will feature performances by: Doogie Horner, Dan Vetrano, Dave Terruso, James Creelman, R.A. Bartlett, Nicole Yates, and Pot Bot.

This Thursday R Open Mic moves to L2 (2201 South St.) Sign ups start at 7:30 and the mic kicks off at 8:00.

JP Boudwin’s sketch comedy showcase Now Time! returns to L’etage this Thursday with a show featuring: The Specific Jawns, Caletta and McGrail, and The Stonewall Players.

Stand-up comedian Mike Epps will headline at The Liacouras Center this Friday. Tickets can be purchased online.

Bill Cosby will be performing at The Keswick Theater this Sunday. Tickets can be purchased through StubHub.

If you have any Philly comedy news worth mentioning – send it our way with an email to contact@witout.net

Philly Comedy Round-up, Vol. 83

Doogie Horner has been on a tear recently writing funny content for Philebrity. Check out the comedian’s most recent work in which he shares things he Overheard at the Trocadero’s Screening of The Muppets Take Manhattan.

After hearing the news that Washington Nationals baseball player Bryce Harper received a “free burritos for life” card from Chipotle, Philadelphia comedian Pat Barker wrote an open letter to his favorite Mexican fast food restaurant. Then he got a response from them.

Submissions for the first annual District Improv Festival, taking place in Washington D.C. from September 26-29 are now open. Cost to submit is $15 until April 15, and $20 until the deadline of May 1.

Philly Improv Theater has announced the lineup for their first “Sweeps Week”; a week-long competition between shows vying to win a longer run at the theater.

Next week’s Free Improv at Connie’s Ric Rac will still be free, but will be a fundraiser for improv group Safe Weird (Rob Gentile, Andrew Stanton, Kait Thompson) for a trip to London to perform and teach improv workshops across the pond.

Here’s a reminder that submissions for the F. Harold Comedy Festival are now open. This year’s festival will take place from June 11 through June 16 at Studio 5 at the Walnut St. Theatre and will feature improv, sketch, stand-up, and storytelling.

Philly Improv Theater begins their two-week-run of improv, sketch, and variety comedy shows at the Shubin Theatre tomorrow night. You can see their full schedule and purchase tickets in advance online.

This Tuesday Comedy Bonfire is going down (that’s the only way to properly describe it) at The Fire (412 E. Girard Ave.). The night will begin at 8:00pm with a stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Alex Grubard and featuring Mary Radzinski, Ryan Shaner, and Dave Topor. Next, the Trailer Trash Live Podcast at 9:30pm hosted by Michael Baurer and Garrett Smith featuring guests Joey Dougherty and Tommy Touhill. Finally, at 11pm the night will be capped with an open mic hosted by Lou Misiano.

The Cast of Impractical Jokers will be performing two shows Tuesday night at Helium Comedy Club at 7:30 and 9:45. Side note for comedians: Helium’s Open Mic will be held on Wednesday at 8:00pm.

The Not Just Comedy Show returns to The Grape Room this Tuesday for a show featuring comedy from: Mike Renzi, Rick Juliani, Frank Gensano, Nick Kupsey, Jay West, Beirdo, and Bed Savage with musical guest Dave Marley.

Improv group Beirdo will be holding a fundraiser show at The Arts Parlor this Friday to raise money for their trip to the Chicago Improv Festival. The show will feature performances from: Alex Pearlman, The Stonewall Players, Bad James, Cake Bear, Brendan Keegan, and the Beirdos themselves.

We Can All Change returns to O’Neal’s this Friday for a stand-up showcase featuring Chip Chantry, Rachel Fogletto, Bobby Lorello, and Chris Wood.

This Friday is another in the series of ComedySportz Presents shows. This week will feature improv groups Till Death Do Us Part, and Wisdom Teeth. ComedySportz presents will be followed by their monthly not-for-kids The Blue Show at 10:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online.

You can also catch Comedy Night at the Ballroom (Robinson’s Ballroom – 5749 N. Broad St.) this Friday for a night of comedy from: Denny Live, Jay West, Chitta Chatta, Ryan Phillips, Big Chuck, and Moses Sadler.

Don’t Be Ridiculous: a reading of comedic sketches will take place this Saturday afternoon at the West Wing of the PA Convention Center.

Kricket’s Comedy Presents: Durty Comedy Night this Saturday at Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub (701 E MacDade Blvd Folsom PA). The show will feature comedy from: Chip Chantry, Dave Terruso,  Corson & Typhoon, Larry Jansen, and Chris Mas.

The Captain Action Comedy Show returns to The Conshohocken Cafe this Saturday for a night of comedy from: Rubi Nicholas, Dave Topor, and Joe Bell.

If you have any Philly comedy news worth mentioning – send it our way with an email to contact@witout.net