It’s Christmas in April for me because Moontower Comedy Festival is back. I’m wringing my hands in anticipation. Here’s what you can expect from the festival this year, running April 22-25, 2015. Moontower Returns to Downtown Austin Now it it’s fourth year, Moontower Comedy Fest is taking over 11 venues, most of them in the downtown area. […]
Downtown Austin Comic Relief: Shows at The New Movement
In a basement off Lavaca sits The New Movement comedy theater and conservatory. Originally located east on Rosewood, The New Movement was started by comedians Chris Trew and Tami Nelson in 2009. Since then, their success has led to a second location in New Orleans. The New Movement has created a kingdom of comedy where patrons can catch improv, […]
Austin’s Live Comedy Scene Set to Shine at SXSW 2015
Guest article by Ben Snyder SXSW is a moment when Austin gets the chance to show weird-seekers and perpetual partiers from around the world what it’s been doing for the past year. We’re highlighting four live comedy shows coming up during SXSW 2015 that will showcase the growing comedy scene in Austin, so you don’t miss […]
No Movie Is Sacred at Master Pancake Theater
Alamo Drafthouse hates when people interrupt their movies, unless those people are with Master Pancake Theater (MPT). They can do just about anything they want. Movie Mockery at Its Best Master Pancake Theater started in 2000 under the puntiferic name, Mister Sinus Theater 3000. John Erler, Owen Egerton, Jeremy “Jerm” Pollet and their spoof of a […]
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Will Blow Your Mind
Austin may be known as the Live Music Capitol of the World. But Out of Bounds Comedy Festival is helping it become the Comedy Capitol of the World. Austin’s Biggest Comedy Fest If you think Moontower and SXSW Comedy are the only big comedy events in Austin, think again. Out of Bounds Comedy Festival runs […]
Moontower Comedy Festival Is Back and Bigger Than Ever
If you haven’t noticed already, I’m a fan of stand-up comedy. Fortunately for me, I live in Austin freaking Texas where the comedy scene has been so successful that Cap City Comedy Club is consistently referred to by nationally-touring comics as one of their favorite clubs. I live in a city where the successes of […]
The Funniest Person in Austin Contest: 6 Weeks of Comedy Mortal Kombat
What would you do if there was a contest showcasing something you love to do? Would you not be doing everything possible to participate? For Austin standup comics, their opportunity is the 2014 Funniest Person in Austin contest, hosted by Cap City Comedy Club. The Laff Stop opened in 1986. Ten years later, the name […]
3 Austin Comedy Showcases You Can’t Miss
I should open this with a joke. After all, this is a comedy article. I won’t though. While I do have my moments, I will leave the jokes to the professionals and simply tell you where to find them. Comedians come with different styles, personalities and preferences. For some reason, folks don’t always understand this. […]
Let’s Get Uncomfortable at The Institution Theater
I was introduced to The Institution Theater in Austin swiftly and uncomfortably almost a year ago. My younger sister sent me a last-minute text asking if I wanted to go to a free improv class with her there. I was in a rare “yes” mood, so I agreed to tag along (when I think of […]
Laugh Out Loud with ColdTowne Theater: Alternative Comedy in Austin
Did you know that Austin, Texas is one of the funniest places in America? Everybody know about our live music, but what about other forms of entertainment? Enter ColdTowne Theater. ColdTowne has an interesting history. Since 2005, it has been one of our staples for alternative comedy and film. The owners and creators of the comedy […]