Interviews and stories from the Tucson stand-up scene.https://tucson-comedy.com/https://tucson-comedy.com/tucsons-latest-open-mic-starts-nov-11th/https://tucson-comedy.com/tucsons-latest-open-mic-starts-nov-11th/Are you ready for a fresh way to kick off your week with laughter? Tucson’s newest comedy open mic is hitting the stage at The Rock every Monday night, with…Sat, 09 Nov 2024 02:18:54 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/dont-tell-tucson-kicks-off-with-a-sold-out-secret-show/https://tucson-comedy.com/dont-tell-tucson-kicks-off-with-a-sold-out-secret-show/Downtown Tucson was buzzing with excitement last weekend as the new Don’t Tell Tucson chapter launched its first-ever secret comedy show to a packed, sold-out audience! Held at a unique…Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:17:12 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/dont-tell-comedy-tucson/https://tucson-comedy.com/dont-tell-comedy-tucson/Tucson’s comedy scene is about to get a fresh twist with the arrival of Don’t Tell Comedy, a unique underground comedy movement that’s been making waves since 2017. What started…Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:05:10 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/tony-bruhn-behind-the-laughs-documentary/https://tucson-comedy.com/tony-bruhn-behind-the-laughs-documentary/Checkout this short documentary about Tucson comedian Tony Bruhn as part of the UofA Film Festival. “Behind the Laughs” isn’t just about the jokes and the punchlines; it’s about the…Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:40:25 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/tucson-arizona-joey-gaynor-comedy-kmkr-lp-99-9-fm/https://tucson-comedy.com/tucson-arizona-joey-gaynor-comedy-kmkr-lp-99-9-fm/We are thrilled to announce that the legendary Joey Gaynor is joining KMKR-LP 99.9FM’s popular show, “Is This On?” as one of the new hosts. Gaynor’s extensive experience in comedy…Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:00:33 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/comedy-tucson-arizona-stand-up-az/https://tucson-comedy.com/comedy-tucson-arizona-stand-up-az/Get ready for a laugh-filled July in Tucson as the monsoon rains bring not just refreshing showers, but also a downpour of comedy! This month, the city’s vibrant comedy scene…Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:16:39 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/shocking-twist-at-nyc-comedy-show-what-really-happened-when-mark-normand-suddenly-vanished-mid-act/https://tucson-comedy.com/shocking-twist-at-nyc-comedy-show-what-really-happened-when-mark-normand-suddenly-vanished-mid-act/During a performance at the New York Comedy Club, comedian Mark Normand was unexpectedly removed from the stage, leading to the evacuation of the audience amidst confusion and concern. Initially…Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:42:14 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/dive-bars-the-un-song-heros-of-the-local-stand-up-comedy-scene/https://tucson-comedy.com/dive-bars-the-un-song-heros-of-the-local-stand-up-comedy-scene/Introduction Dive bars are often seen as unassuming and gritty establishments, tucked away in the corners of neighborhoods, far removed from the glitz and glamour of upscale venues. While they…Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:56:58 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/a-comical-catastrophe-top-10-worst-comedy-show-posters-of-2023/https://tucson-comedy.com/a-comical-catastrophe-top-10-worst-comedy-show-posters-of-2023/A movie poster is usually the audience’s first foray into the world of a film. It’s a visual narrative that not only functions as a promotional tool but is also…Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/meet-the-19-year-old-arizona-comedian-aldo/https://tucson-comedy.com/meet-the-19-year-old-arizona-comedian-aldo/Meet Aldo Campana, a 19-year-old Arizona comedian who is taking the states comedy scene by storm, and will be heading to New York for the New York Comedy Festival in…Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:05:24 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/meet-chuckleheads-the-comedy-club-transforming-arizonas-eclectic-art-haven/https://tucson-comedy.com/meet-chuckleheads-the-comedy-club-transforming-arizonas-eclectic-art-haven/Bisbee, Arizona was once a booming mining town that became the largest U.S. city between St. Louis and San Francisco. In recent years it has become a haven for artists and hippies.Tue, 07 May 2019 03:00:00 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/interview-with-tucson-comedian-pauly-casillas/https://tucson-comedy.com/interview-with-tucson-comedian-pauly-casillas/Pauly Casillas got his start in comedy by launching an extremely popular Gary Busey parody account on Twitter that grew to over 200,000 followers. He then decided to try…Fri, 12 Jan 2018 05:02:00 GMThttps://tucson-comedy.com/jay-leno-interview-see-him-live-december-28-at-casino-del-sol/https://tucson-comedy.com/jay-leno-interview-see-him-live-december-28-at-casino-del-sol/Jay Leno hosted NBC’s The Tonight Show for more than 20 years. He currently stars in Jay Leno’s Garage on CNBC and performs standup in more than 200 cities a year. On December 28,…Thu, 21 Dec 2017 18:28:00 GMT