Brooks originally hails from Iowa where he attended the University of Iowa. In 2015, he released his debut album This Is Cool, Right?, which hit #1 on the iTunes charts and was included on PASTE Magazine’s 10 Best Comedy Albums of 2015 list. His television credits include HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, @Midnight, […]
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!) and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly… educational? He's […]
Featuring a handpicked selection of both established and up-and-coming comics, the Best of the Midwest Comedy Showcase sheds a spotlight on some of the best in the local and regional comedy scene. Think the Mic on State on steroids! FAQ If unable to attend please contact box office by 4pm day of show for ticket […]
Ryan Donahue is a comedian, writer, and actor based in New York City. He’s been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live, HBO’s Crashing, and Pause With Sam Jay, where he was nominated for multiple WGA awards as a staff writer. As a stand up, Ryan has toured with Norm Macdonald, appeared on Stavvy’s World and The Adam Friedland Show, and his recent set with Don’t Tell […]
Tight Fives on State Tuesday, August 5th | 8:00 PM | Doors at 6:30 PM | $5 at the door Part of Madison Comedy Week Buckle up for a rapid-fire night of laughs at Tight Fives on State! This high-energy showcase features top comedians from Madison Comedy Week, each delivering their tightest, most polished 5-minute […]
The Show on State Wednesday, August 6th | 8:00 PM | Doors at 6:30 PM | $5 at the door Part of Madison Comedy Week at Comedy on State If you love The Mic on State, you’ll love this suped-up festival edition: The Show on State! Just like the beloved Wednesday night format, this showcase […]
Standup Standouts Thursday, August 7th | 9:30 PM Part of Madison Comedy Week at Comedy on State Get ready for the crown jewel of Madison Comedy Week. Standup Standouts is a handpicked showcase of some of the finest comedians the festival has to offer—each delivering a full, polished set. Come discover your next favorite comic. […]
Jordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the "Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar. FAQ If unable to attend please contact box office by 4pm day of show for […]
Join us for a night of lighthearted fun for drag bingo hosted by the talented Bianca Lynn Breeze & Dita Von! Pre-sale tickets available online only are $15 (which reserves you a seat). Day of (if available) are $18 at the door. Daubers available for $3 10 rounds Prize giveaways Bianca Lynn Breeze Bianca started […]
ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOK’s literary works “Beyond the Gender Binary,” “Femme in Public,” and “Your Wound, My Garden,” have garnered global recognition. Their dynamic presence has captivated audiences in over 40 countries, with sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Netflix is a Joke Festival. ALOK's first comedy […]
A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, he’s been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central and […]
Devon Walker is a stand-up, actor and writer who is best known as a current cast member on Saturday Night Live. Previously, Devon wrote for the Freeform series, Everything’s Trash starring Phoebe Robinson and the Netflix animated series Big Mouth. Originally from Austin, and now based in New York, Devon has been featured on Comedy […]
https://madcom.club/GiveBlood Wednesday, August 27th - 10AM to 2:30PM - Located in basement level (showroom) of 202 State Street. All donors receive an IAN'S FREE SLICE COUPON, 1 FREE ADMISSION TO COMEDY ON STATE AND A $15 E-CARD TO MERCHANT OF YOUR CHOICE The Red Cross has launched the new Blood Donor Rewards program! Beginning Jan. […]
The Alter Ego Mic On State is an open mic at Comedy on State on August 27th, where all comics are encouraged to dress up and perform in character. Comics who have prepared to perform in character will be prioritized. “Alter Egos” can refer to original characters created by the comics or characters that already […]
Beth Stelling is a comedian, writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her new Netflix special “If You Didn’t Want Me Then” topped every ‘Best of 2023’ list. Her half-hour special is also on Netflix in the first season of The Standups. Conan O'Brien produced Beth’s previous hour special for HBO Max called “Girl Daddy.” […]
Born in the Philippines and raised in California, JR De Guzman began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, which he quickly learned just meant teaching Taylor Swift songs to teenagers. He has entertained all over the world, having performed for Stand-Up Tokyo and ROR Comedy in Japan, the Jokers Ball in Indonesia, the […]
One of the largest open mics in the country, the Mic on State takes place every Wednesday at Comedy on State. Our doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m, where you can grab a drink and wait for that 8 p.m. showtime. $5 admission is paid at the door. Seating is first come, first […]
Chris Higgins is a native of Boulder, CO, and a Chicago-based stand-up comic. Since moving to Chicago, he has become a staple at clubs and shows around town such as Lincoln Lodge, The Comedy Bar, Zanies, and The Laugh Factory. His new album, "Good Boy" just debuted #1 on iTunes. He is also featured in […]
Esther Povitsky’s stand-up special for Comedy Central titled HOT FOR MY NAME currently streams on Paramount Plus and YouTube. Earlier this year, she performed stand-up on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jimmy Fallon. She is the writer and star of DRUGSTORE JUNE, a film currently streaming on Hulu. She starred in shows ALONE TOGETHER, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, […]
Rachel Scanlon is an LA based stand-up comedian, host, writer, and podcaster from Minnesota. She is the co-host of the podcast and nationally touring live show TWO DYKES AND A MIC. Most recently, you've seen Rachel on DON’T TELL COMEDY, STRAIGHT UP, STAND UPon Just For Laughs’ digital platform, and Comedy Central. Her critically-acclaimed hour […]