Catch these four must-see comedians in some of their signature small and silver screen performances before they hit town this season.
For a taste of Colin Quinn’s trademark dark humor before his performance at the Wilbur on March 15, catch his turn in Amy Schumer’s Trainwreck, where Quinn plays a character, loosely based on Schumer’s real-life father, who’s suffering from multiple sclerosis. It is a poignant role for the seasoned stand-up comedian, whose portrayal of the obstinate—and often inappropriate—Gordon continuously walks the line between hysterical and heartbreaking.
Photo Credit: Jimenez Pedrazza
Bianca Del Rio sashays her way to Royale on March 17 for her Blame It on Bianca Del Rio comedy tour. As the alter ego of comic Roy Haylock, Del Rio slays audiences with her signature unapologetic humor, as showcased by her Judge Judy impersonation during her victorious sixth season on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
A former writer and performer for E!’s Chelsea Lately, Chris Franjola brings his flair for live performance to the stage when he heads to Laugh Boston on March 22. During his run on the hit series, Franjola created and impersonated a host of recurring characters, including his signature Justin Bieber impression.
Before Tig Notaro takes the stage to headline the Women in Comedy Festival at the Chevalier Theatre on April 21, don’t miss her hilarious and heart-wrenching Amazon series One Mississippi. Loosely based on Notaro’s life, the show tackles personal tragedy and real-world issues, all with her signature candor, such as in season two’s fifth episode, “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” which received praise for its focus on sexual harassment in the workplace.
42 Years that Jerry Seinfeld has been doing stand-up comedy since he made his debut in 1976 at an open-mic night for the Catch a Rising Star nightclub. Seinfeld takes the stage at the Boch Wang Theatre on April 13.
THE IMPROPER’S 2018 SPRING ARTS PREVIEW: DANCE | MOVIES | MUSIC | PERFORMING ARTS | PODCASTS | VISUAL ART
Comedy Kings and Queens
Stand-up comedians hitting the stage this spring
By Julia Aparicio March 9, 2018
Chuckleheads
Catch these four must-see comedians in some of their signature small and silver screen performances before they hit town this season.
For a taste of Colin Quinn’s trademark dark humor before his performance at the Wilbur on March 15, catch his turn in Amy Schumer’s Trainwreck, where Quinn plays a character, loosely based on Schumer’s real-life father, who’s suffering from multiple sclerosis. It is a poignant role for the seasoned stand-up comedian, whose portrayal of the obstinate—and often inappropriate—Gordon continuously walks the line between hysterical and heartbreaking.
Photo Credit: Jimenez Pedrazza
Bianca Del Rio sashays her way to Royale on March 17 for her Blame It on Bianca Del Rio comedy tour. As the alter ego of comic Roy Haylock, Del Rio slays audiences with her signature unapologetic humor, as showcased by her Judge Judy impersonation during her victorious sixth season on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
A former writer and performer for E!’s Chelsea Lately, Chris Franjola brings his flair for live performance to the stage when he heads to Laugh Boston on March 22. During his run on the hit series, Franjola created and impersonated a host of recurring characters, including his signature Justin Bieber impression.
Before Tig Notaro takes the stage to headline the Women in Comedy Festival at the Chevalier Theatre on April 21, don’t miss her hilarious and heart-wrenching Amazon series One Mississippi. Loosely based on Notaro’s life, the show tackles personal tragedy and real-world issues, all with her signature candor, such as in season two’s fifth episode, “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” which received praise for its focus on sexual harassment in the workplace.
42 Years that Jerry Seinfeld has been doing stand-up comedy since he made his debut in 1976 at an open-mic night for the Catch a Rising Star nightclub. Seinfeld takes the stage at the Boch Wang Theatre on April 13.
THE IMPROPER’S 2018 SPRING ARTS PREVIEW: DANCE | MOVIES | MUSIC | PERFORMING ARTS | PODCASTS | VISUAL ART
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