Past Events from January 5, 2024 – December 16, 2023 – Comedy on State

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Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition – FINALS

Comedy on State

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY. Sorry, no advance ticket sales! Our annual Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition (MFCC) draws upwards of 60 local comedians. In order to sign up. Comics must be based in Wisconsin and must submit a 3 – 5 minute video clip. Over the course of each Wednesday, in the month of […]

Reggie Conquest

Reggie Conquest

Comedy on State

Reggie Conquest is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in New York City. He recently performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and was named a "New Face" at Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2019. That same year, he was cast as ‘TSA Bae’ in Season 4 of HBO’s hit […]

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Maz Jobrani

Comedy on State

Maz Jobrani is a comedian and actor who performs around the world and recently released a new standup comedy special THE BIRDS AND THE BEES that is now available for streaming on YouTube. As an actor, he was most recently seen playing the loveable "Fawz" on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS. He has made many […]

Root2Rise

A Benefit for Root 2 Rise with Chastity Washington and Special Guest

Comedy on State

DOORS OPEN: 5:00pm We recommend arriving at this time to beat the line and check out the silent auction! SHOW STARTS: 6:30pm Seating not guaranteed beyond this time, no refund due to late arrival. Please let us know BEFORE door open time if you anticipate late arrival. VIP TICKETS HOLDERS: VIP ticket holders will receive […]

Closed

Comedy on State

We are closed Thursday, May 15th. Regular shows resume Friday and Saturday.

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Janelle James

Comedy on State

Janelle James stars in the scene-stealing role of ‘Ava Coleman’ in the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy series, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY. Both an audience favorite and critical darling, Janelle continues to receive accolades for her performance, including 3 consecutive Emmy nominations for “Outstanding Support Actress in a Comedy Series”, as well as nominations for Golden Globe, Independent Spirit, […]

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Chad & JT

Comedy on State

Chad Kroeger and JT Parr are two comedians on a mission to raise stoke. Using their digital platforms (@chadgoesdeep), the duo take action to raise awareness and bring change for some of the most important causes in pop culture and beyond. When they are not at  City Hall meetings , Kroeger and Parr host the […]

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Jiaoying Summers

Comedy on State

Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal […]

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Joe Dombrowski

Comedy on State

Native Metro Detroiter, Joe Dombrowski took the world by storm in 2017 with a viral April Fools’ Day spelling test prank that landed him multiple appearances on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Don't get it twisted though! It takes at least 20 years to be an overnight sensation! Joe has been doing stand up comedy since he was eight […]

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Drag Bingo with Bianca Lynn Breeze & Beverly Bee

Comedy on State

Join us for a night of lighthearted fun for drag bingo hosted by the talented Bianca Lynn Breeze & Beverly Bee! 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 […]

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Gabby Bryan

Comedy on State

DIRECT TICKET LINK! Gabby Bryan is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actress, Emmy-award winning producer, and overall girlie girl. This winter, she brought her Fringe hit Billy and the Situation to Union Hall, garnering praise in the New York Times, after a successful Edinburgh Fringe Festival run. She performed alongside Olivia Wilde and Oscar Isaac […]

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Nimesh Patel

Comedy on State

Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy’s biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and innovative marketing. Named as one of Variety’s prestigious “10 Comics To Watch” of 2023 and hailed by Vulture as “a Comedian You Should and Will Know,” Nimesh […]

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Kevin Bozeman

Comedy on State

It was 1999, six years after finishing his collegiate basketball career at Division III Whitewater College, and bouncing around jobs that Kevin found himself in the real world with no real job skills and a strong desire to work an hour a day.  What to do?  Inspired by nights on the couch watching Def Comedy […]

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Colin Jost

Comedy on State

Available for purchase online only. SCAM DISCLAIMER **Comedy on State exclusively sells tickets through etix.com. We do not endorse or utilize any third-party websites, including but not limited to Craigslist, Vivid Seats, Cheap Tickets, Seat Geek, Tickets Mate, Event Tickets Center, Via Go Go, and Ticket Network. It is important to note that physical tickets […]

CLOSED July 2025

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Comedy on State

We are closed for the holiday. Regular shows resume Wednesday, July 9th. Have a safe and happy holiday!

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Brooks Wheelan

Comedy on State

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, […]

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Matthew Broussard

Comedy on State

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 […]

Best of the Midwest

Best of the Midwest

Comedy on State

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 […]

Mic on State

Mic on State

Comedy on State

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 […]

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Ryan Donahue

Comedy on State

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 […]