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This week, McCurdy’s is pleased to host Aaron Kleiber on our stage. Get ready to relate to adulthood in completely new and real ways. Aaron is the kind of comedian that says the things you’ve always been thinking about marriage, parenting and adulting in general, but never would’ve said out loud. But Aaron […]
This week at McCurdy’s, we’re featuring headliner Mike McCarthy, otherwise known as The Comedy Barbarian. Straight from Boston, Mike wears his Irish heritage as a badge of honor, bringing all of his relentless energy and ability to drink anyone under the table with him. As seen on The Showtime Network and Comedy Central, Mike […]
5 Reasons You Might Not Love April Macie (but all the reasons we do!) April cusses. A lot. If a strong, intelligent woman with a mouth on her is somehow offensive to your archaic ideals of a little woman in an apron making dinner, this will be a show you might want to […]
7/24 Humor Institute / Open Mic Night You never know when you might stumble upon the next big thing in comedy. Many comedians get their start simply by showing up and showing off. The students in our Humor Institute took the plunge, came to learn, and on Wednesday night, we feature the […]
We know you’ve at least heard of the Smothers Brothers… you may even remember them performing. After all, they are Historic Comedy Legends. But before we launch into how THRILLED we are for them to perform together on the same stage- OUR stage- for the first time in over a decade, we need to include […]
World Series of Comedy- July 17-20 This week the team at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre is proud to once again be a satellite for the first round of contestants in the annual World Series of Comedy. That means this week, we need YOU! Every night we’ll feature different comedians, with a total of 40 individuals […]
Pat Godwin will be gracing the stage at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre this week, from Wednesday (7/10) through Sunday (7/14). Before you come out to stroke this comedian’s ego, we feel there are a few things you should know. Four things you should know about Pat Godwin: Singer- With a guitar in hand, Pat has […]
Carl Rimi will be headlining at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre this week, from July 3-7 (except the 4th, when we’ll be out celebrating just like all of you!). While he’s here, you simply need to experience this very funny individual in person. Here’s why: You may have already seen him on TV! Not only […]
So many events are happening this week, you’re going to want to stop by more than once! McCurdy’s is so excited to offer a plethora of events, from fundraisers and competitions to a headliner that will leave you in stitches! Take a look at our upcoming week so you can plan your schedule. We […]
Lynne Koplitz Ladies, it’s so refreshing sometimes to be able to put into words what we’re going through. And men, we realize that sometimes a little explanation is needed to help you understand the women in your life. Enter Lynne Koplitz, fresh off her new Netflix special, Hormonal Beast, who puts words […]
Being able to see the world from an everyman point of view is one thing; being able to write about it, laugh about it, and make others write about it is quite another. Mike Quu (pronounced MIKE-Q) began his comedy career when he won a comedy writing contest in seventh grade. Years later, after winning […]
This week is full of special events as Southern California brings the noise to our very own McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre! Featuring two film and TV Comedy stars, McCurdy’s is proud to present the quintessential SoCal DUDE Pauly Shore on Thursday, June 6, followed by comedy legend, Malibu’s Most Wanted Jamie Kennedy on June 7-8. […]
To become an American comedy legend, it takes a certain amount of intelligence, unpredictability, and absurdity that doesn’t come along very often. Dwight Slade embodies all of these qualities and more, and he will be gracing the stage at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre this week! Come find out why this legend was the winner of […]
This week, we are delighted to welcome Helen Keaney to our stage and let you experience her fearless style of comedy bits, hilarious stories, and off-the-cuff improvisation. She can banter with an audience, making each show unique and individualized. She talks about life, work, and motherhood in real terms, saying out loud what we’re […]
Any teacher will tell you every class has a class clown- that one kid that always has to crack a joke, never takes anything seriously, and usually makes a trip to the office at least once a month for disruptions. But the best teachers know that every once in a while, a kid comes […]
Whatever you do, don’t ask Brian Scolaro about his formative years. You won’t get a straight story. You might learn about his cure for “sight,” his mother the ghost pimp, and most likely, he will try to sell you garbage from under a bridge. Despite his eclectic and completely untrue upbringing, Brian has turned […]
This week at McCurdy’s we welcome back to Florida one of our own! Leaving this state to make it big somewhere else, especially Los Angeles, is no easy feat. But Chris Cope just happens to be extraordinary enough to make it big in L.A. Using his Floridian roots as a basis for much […]
It’s a true treat to experience a comedian who observes all of the same normal, mundane aspects of life that we all notice, but brings a fresh, absurdly poignant perspective to them. That’s exactly what comedian Kellen Erskine does with his brand of strong, clean comedy that is sweeping the nation. Garnering praise from […]
The Easter Bunny has definitely brought us a treat this week! It’s one thing to be a funny comedian. It’s a little more unique to be able to perform improvisational comedy, to be able to go completely off-script and joke with the crowd is truly a gift. Jim McCue has this gift in spades and […]
This week at McCurdy’s we welcome Dale Jones to the stage! Dale has been in the comedy world for over 25 years and it shows! In addition to his training at the world-renowned Second City, Dale has had numerous television appearances including TBS’ The Very Funny Show, NBC’s Last Comic Standing Season Six, […]
McCurdy’s is so excited to host our first musical event TONIGHT, April 1st! Twinkle performs to introduce her newest album, right here in our own intimate theatre. A true Tampa Bay Treasure, Twinkle grew up around the music industry, since her father worked with the Allman Brothers Band. She has recorded and performed […]
You know that one friend that begins to tell you a joke, but starts laughing so hard while telling it that you’re laughing before you know what’s funny? John Di Crosta is that guy and we are so excited to welcome him to McCurdy’s stage this week! From Wednesday, March 27th to the 31st, John […]
A funny thing happened on the way to… McCurdy’s this week! Several funny things, in fact! This week is full of comedy and we can’t wait for you to join us! Humor Institute- March 20 Our Humor Institute’s Comedy Bootcamp is showcasing our graduates this Wednesday evening and you won’t want to miss […]
McCurdy’s is excited to welcome one of the nation’s up-and-coming comedians to our stage this week! Erik Myers, a regular on the 98Rock morning show in Baltimore, has won stand-up competitions at the D.C. Improv, the Baltimore Improv, and the Tampa Improv. Named Funniest Person in Baltimore and Florida’s Funniest Comedian, Erik is […]
March 5- Wigs and Wit Tuesday night we are proud to announce a special event, only at McCurdy’s! Wigs and Wit is a spectacular stand-off between the kings and queens of local comedy that will keep you laughing all the way home! Featuring a head-to-head battle of wits between the area’s most fabulous drag […]
This week we’re returning to our roots as we host our very own Les McCurdy and Ken Sons as comedy duo, The Bermuda Mavericks. Having known each other since childhood, Les and Ken began touring the U.S. and Canada in 1981, performing comedy and improvisation. During one of their very first shows, Ken tripped […]
In this world full sarcasm and bitterness, it’s refreshing to find someone as genuinely funny and kind as Josh Sneed. His comedy is infused with a sense “live and let live” while still observing the comedy in daily situations. Josh’s is a laid back style of observational comedy as he admittedly loves people […]
This week at McCurdy’s we’re having way more fun than we should! Come join us and share the laughter as we experience tons of talent and hilarity on our stage! To start things off, John Carfi will headline our Wednesday night show, followed by Open Mic Night (sign up in advance if you’d like to […]
Multi-award winning comedian, Tommy Savitt, known to his follows as The Tommy Llama, will be gracing the McCurdy’s stage this week from February 6-10. Tommy stands for all of the nonsense, and none of the content, of today’s life coaches and will make you a believer in one evening of absurdities and baloney. This […]
This week at McCurdy’s we are excited to welcome some serious veterans in the industry to our stage! Up first is Scott Novotny who, after 20 years in the business of comedy, has created quite a loyal following, especially in the midwest. His clean material and ability to engage a wide range of […]
Everyone has a twin somewhere in the world. For Ryan Gosling, this individual hails from Australia and is making waves across the U.S. with his talent. Monty Franklin brings a fresh spin to the comedy scene as he currently tours the country, opening for Saturday Night Live veteran Rob Schneider and appearing in […]
This week our theatre is hopping with tons of shows and events and we can’t wait to bring you some top-notch comedy! First, we’re beginning and ending the week with our very own Les McCurdy and Ken Sons as comedy duo, The Bermuda Mavericks. Having known each other since childhood, Les and Ken […]
Moving into the New Year is always an exciting endeavor, but especially when you already know you have plenty to look forward to. That’s how we at McCurdy’s feel about 2019. We have tons of hilarious lineups waiting for you this year, and we’re kicking things off with Jeff Dye! This nationally-known comedian […]
We have so much happening this week at McCurdy’s, you definitely want to stop what you’re doing and check out our calendar right now! First up, we have Brett Leake, the best sit-down stand-up comedian you’ll ever see. While muscular dystrophy is doing it’s worst with his physical form, Brett continues to entertain […]
You might need a therapist if… you don’t see what makes John Carfi so hilarious! With his sharp wit and polished comedy, John has been delighting audiences for many years and has the resume to prove it. In addition to TV appearances on The Ricki Lake Show, Comedy Central, Entertainment Tonight and the […]
Whenever you feel like you might be surrounded by idiots, it’s probably because you are. Using a common sense approach to articulate the stupidity in the air, along with his Cuban accent that he wields like punctuation, Al Romero quickly gets his audience on his side of stupid, pointing out the dumb things we […]
When you’ve been in the same career for over 25 years, you either become very good at your job or very bored. Steve Arik, this week’s headlining comedian at McCurdy’s, has become incredible at his job, probably because he doesn’t see it as such. By connecting with his audience in an experienced and professional […]
A fresh, up-and-coming comic will grace our stage this week with a clean, honest look at everyday life. Milwaukee native Rahn Hortman, who now calls Tampa home, will be performing his crowd-pleasing repertoire of jokes based on marriage and family this week at McCurdy’s Theatre. While Rahn’s journey to the comedic stage has been […]
Enjoy a home-grown treat this week as McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre welcomes JB Ball back to our stage! Raised in Tampa, JB loves FL and returns whenever he can, crediting this area with the clubs that gave him his start- especially our very own Les McCurdy, who was a judge when JB won Florida’s Funniest […]
This week at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre we are pleased to welcome Flip Schultz back to our stage! Flip has a reputation of quality timing and on-point hysterical observations that will leave you rolling in the aisles. With his well-crafted jokes, improvisation, hilarious characters, and comedic physicality, Flip has made a name for himself across the […]
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