September brings us the annual visit from political provocateurs, the San Francisco Mime Troupe. Their shows are always poignant, professional, hilarious and free. This year’s production is an original musical titled Posibilidad, or Death of the Worker. As a factory shuts down and robs the workers of their pay and pension to fulfill promised dividends, … Continue reading “SF Mime Troupe this weekend”
The fantastically awesome San Francisco Mime Troupe will have their annual free Sacramento area performances this weekend. For those who are unfamiliar, these are not the creepy non-speaking Marcel Marceau-type mimes with the white painted faces, trapped in a box, walking against the wind, pulling the invisible rope… you know, the ones you want to … Continue reading “SF Mime Troupe in town this weekend”
No, Cypress Hill is not coming to town, nor is Zombie Rick James. Something better. Girls. Very sexy girls making very sexy performance art. Unlike many other troupes who are part of the recent burlesque revival, Sacramento’s Sizzling Sirens are damn impressive in both their ability and concept. I have seen productions from other groups … Continue reading “I Love You, Mary Jane”
Anybody who knows anything knows that the Sacramento Comedy Spot kicks ass. I’ve been seeing shows there since their humble beginnings on Broadway and love their theater at the MARSS building, but it is pretty easy to walk by them and not even know that there is a professional theater troupe there. Why? No marquee. … Continue reading “Comedy Spot Seeks Funds for Signage”
My favorite local raconteur Keith Lowell Jensen is seeking funds through Kickstarter to finish a Coexist? Comedy Tour documentary the troupe has in the works. Looks like they have about 2 days left to make about $5,000. If you’re in the dark, The Coexist? Comedy Tour was a tour made up of a Jew, a … Continue reading “Coexist? Comedy Tour film needs a kickstart”
I know, I know, you’ve all got 153 Christmas parties to attend this weekend, but really, it’s the same old party every year. Get out and see some comedy instead of discussing your crappy 401k returns with your neighbor. There are several awesome shows this weekend featuing local talent and special guests from as far … Continue reading “Best Comedy Weekend of the Year”
No, Corey and the boys are not getting back together (I wish)… Last year My58 CW31 brought us Reno 911! on late night, and this year they’re My58 is bringing back Keenan, Jamie, DAG, Tommy, Carrey, and of course J Lo. That’s right, “In Living Color,” the troupe that rocked your world back in the … Continue reading ““In Living Color” on My58″
Thursday night brought long time comic Will Durst to Sacramento. Now I’m not as up on stand-up comedy as I used to be (anyone else remember Stand-Up Stand-Up on Comedy Central in the early 90’s), so I wasn’t too sure if Mr. Durst, a purely political comedian who was still telling Reagan jokes the last … Continue reading “Some 80’s Comedians Are Still Funny”
According to a friend of the Rag who is involved in Runaway Stage‘s fall production of the musical version of “The Full Monty” the theater troupe is still looking to fill 5 roles: two guys (one must be a black guy), a female, and a 10-12 year old boy. My source is pretty sure that … Continue reading “When you’re a Monty you’re a Monty all the way…”
Just a plug here, but it’s for a good cause: –Saturday, July 8- Red Ribbon Comedy Event-The Sacramento Comedy Spot presents an evening of sketch & improv comedy to benefit the AIDS Walk-SF -All proceeds go towards AIDS Walk -Featuring the Free Hooch Comedy Troupe -8PM @ the Clarion Hotel- 2600 Auburn Blvd Tix are … Continue reading “Saturday Night Charity Event and Fish Fry*”
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