comedy
Local theatre's modern rock musical engages with hilarious chaos, neuroses
by (jlschindlbeck)
Submitted 07-21-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
A large and shadowed New York City skyline in the distance, various and varied couples with drinks in hand already seated on the stage, and one ominously long black bar; clearly it's date night. This, however, is not just any date night, but a...
Shakespeare Laughs Galore coming to Riverside Park
by (jlschindlbeck)
Submitted 07-12-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The West Michigan based Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company, in partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Library, will present Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors on July 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the bandshell at Riverside Park in...
Local theatre company presents comedic play "Noises Off"
by (The University Wits)
Submitted 03-29-2016 under NONPROFITS
The University Wits are a Grand Rapids theatre company in their fourth season and are recognized for excellence in theatrical design. They are best known for creating original works as well as producing published classics. Their upcoming production...
Musical comedy, "The Mikado," comes to Wealthy Theatre
by (WestMichiganSav...)
Submitted 03-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
The most famous Gilbert and Sullivan musical comedy, "The Mikado", premiered in London in 1885. It was the Victorian era with Queen Victoria on the throne. Now, 131 years later, "The Mikado", is still being performed around the...
Gilbert & Sullivan's - The Mikado
by (WestMichiganSav...)
Submitted 03-28-2016 under
The most famous Gilbert & Sullivan musical comedy, The Mikado, premiered in London in 1885. It was the Victorian era with Queen Victoria on the throne. Now, 131 years later, The Mikado is still being performed around the world. The...
Review: comedian Ron Funches slays Pyramid Scheme crowd
by (JordanSchulte)
Submitted 03-21-2016 under OPINION
Wearing a hoodie and jeans, with one hand in his pocket and standing nearly motionless, Ron Funches delivered a fantastic set touching on everything from the WWE to masturbating with coconut oil. The California-born comedian is known for his muted...
Whiskey & Wit: A Conversation Revolving around Humor and Writing
by (Write616)
Submitted 01-29-2016 under
GLCL, in conjunction with LaughFest, brings you Whiskey and Wit: A Rather Humorous Reading and Conversation with renowned authors Thomas Lynch, Michael Delp, and Keith Taylor. Feel like laughing, learning how to guffaw, or simply try on a smirk for...Grand Rapids Improv Festival
by (eirannbetka)
Submitted 09-02-2015 under
The dates for the second annual Grand Rapids Improv Festival (formally known as the West Michigan Improv Festival) have been announced! October 12-19 at Dog Story Theater Join acts from all around West Michigan, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, and more...The Murder Mystery Company in Grand Rapids
by (murdermysterytom)
Submitted 09-01-2015 under
What goes better with the most murderously fun holiday of the year than a murder? Only The Murder Mystery Company, of course! This year we are dishing up not one, not two, but THREE nights of mystery, intrigue, and murder right here in Grand Rapids...The Murder Mystery Company in Grand Rapids
by (murdermysterytom)
Submitted 09-01-2015 under
What goes better with the most murderously fun holiday of the year than a murder? Only The Murder Mystery Company, of course! This year we are dishing up not one, not two, but THREE nights of mystery, intrigue, and murder right here in Grand Rapids...