Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Reformed Whores' new single celebrates girls who poo

Catch Reformed Whores at Comedy Festival Jan. 16-19

Posted by Erica Jackson Curran on Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 4:00 AM

We're gearing up for Comedy Fest over here at City Paper HQ, and one act we're really excited to see is the Reformed Whores. This pair of musical ladies won our hearts at last year's fest and then again at Piccolo Fringe with songs about STDs and drunk dialing. They'll be performing with Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting at Theatre 99 on both Friday and Saturday nights, but for a sneak peek, check out this video they just released about the secret life of females.


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Friday, November 30, 2012

Charleston Comedy Fest releases 10th season lineup

Wyatt Cenac, Michael Ian Black, and Reformed Whores

Posted by Erica Jackson Curran on Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM

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The Charleston Comedy Festival is gearing up for its 10-year anniversary in January, and to celebrate, they've put together one of the most exciting schedules to date. Hosted by Theatre 99 and the Charleston City Paper, the event welcomes comedians from all over the country for four days of funny. Past performers have gone on to make big waves in the comedy world, and this year's lineup includes a mix of well-established and up-and-coming talent.

As we announced earlier this month, The Daily Show's Wyatt Cenac is the headliner this year, with just one show on Wed. Jan. 16 at the Charleston Music Hall. Tickets are on sale now. Some other big names on the docket include Michael Ian Black, Rory Scovel (who's set to star in a new ABC comedy), and Adsit and Eveleth, starring CCF favorite Jet Eveleth and 30 Rock's Scott Adsit.

Some of the most popular acts from the last few years are returning for another round, like the hilariously offensive Pushers, from Virginia. Former Charlestonian Kenny Zimlinghaus returns with some friends in tow, along with The Most RACES Show on Earth. The Reformed Whores and the Shock T's are back with their musical acts, and Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting — one of last year's buzziest acts — returns for more, too. Vic Henley and We're From Here are no strangers to CCF either.

Of course, the Fest offers plenty of fresh meat as well, like the Richmond Comedy Coalition, Airwolf, Clara Bijl, 2 Weird Ladies, and The Prom. We'll report more on them as we move closer to January. This year's event includes some new venues as well, like the Woolfe Street Playhouse and Redux Contemporary Art Center.

Tickets will go on sale soon, and if you buy early — before Dec. 31 — you can take advantage of the 10-year ticket promo, offering $10 tickets for select shows. Keep an eye on charlestoncomedyfestival.com for details.

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Friday, November 9, 2012

The Daily Show's Wyatt Cenac will headline the Charleston Comedy Festival

Get your tickets now

Posted by Erica Jackson Curran on Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 3:00 PM

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The full schedule for the Charleston Comedy Festival is still in the works, but we’re excited to announce that comedian Wyatt Cenac will headline the four-day event. Best known as a correspondent and writer for The Daily Show, Cenac is also a former member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and writer for King of the Hill. He’ll perform at the Charleston Music Hall on Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50, and you can buy them here. Find out more about Cenac at wyattcenac.com.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Robin Williams coming to North Charleston in January

Sit Down

Posted by Kathryn Parton on Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM

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You may know him as the teacher you always wished you had in The Dead Poet’s Society, or the manly housekeeper in Mrs. Doubtfire. And now you've got the chance to see him as himself. The Academy and Grammy Award-winning performer Robin Williams will be at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Fri. Jan. 25 for An Evening of Sit Down with Robin Williams as part of a 65-city tour.

Williams will be appearing along with Canadian comedian and director David Steinberg, who's best known for directing episodes of TV shows like Seinfeld, Friends, Mad About You, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. In true sit-down fashion, rather than performing his usual stand-up routine, Williams will respond to a series of offbeat questions posed to him by Steinberg. Steinberg will ask Williams about his political views, his life in show biz, and his film career, plus plenty of other unpredictable topics.

Reserved seats go on sale Mon. Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Coliseum Advance Ticket Office, Ticketmaster outlets (including select Publix stores), charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com.

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Monday, September 10, 2012

Comedian Brian Regan set for November show at PAC

Posted by Ford Dyas on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM

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The North Charleston Performing Arts Center announced today that stand-up comedian Brian Regan will perform on Sun. Nov. 18.

Praised by critics and peers as one of the top comedians in the country, Regan is known for his scathing sarcasm, hilarious mannerisms, and overall ridiculous depictions of everyday situations. You may have seen him on Comedy Central Presents raving about failed spelling bees, annoying airline debacles, or his imaginary experiences on the moon. Regan has released several DVDs and albums which constantly make iTunes' Top Ten Comedy Albums, including Hyperbole and Brian Regan Standing Up.

This is Regan's second visit to the PAC since 2007, when he proved that well-written and well-delivered jokes don't have to be crude and filthy to be funny. His shows are profanity-free and are generally family friendly. Tickets go up for sale on Fri. Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. and can be found at ticketmaster.com, livenation.com, the Coliseum advance ticket window, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

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