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The documentary “No One Asked You” highlights a unique approach to activism in the fight for abortion rights — humor.
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime explores the fictional life of a female stand-up comedian in the late 1950s. But while Midge Maisel is fictional, the character is rooted in the real-life history of female Jewish comedians who made their way to the top of the comedy scene despite many obstacles.
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Margaret Cho has been a stand-up comedian for the past 40 years. She’s also an actor, musician, entrepreneur and advocate for causes such as anti-racism, anti-bullying, LGBTQIA rights, sexism, and more. Her latest tour called "Live & Livid" brings her to the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee tonight.
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Paula Poundstone, frequent panelist for NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! and host of the comedy podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, returns to Milwaukee for a show on October 13th.
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As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, WUWM’s Emily Files talked to Maria Acosta about her unexpected path to comedy, and what it’s like to bridge two cultures in her work.
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Wisconsin native Kristin Brey launches a daily radio program from her popular politically based humorous content.
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Australian comic Hannah Gadsby has been working in comedy for more than a decade, but it was her 2018 Netflix special Nanette that catapulted her onto the global stage. She joins Lake Effect ahead of her Milwaukee performance of Body of Work.
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Actors Steve Martin and Martin Short are once again making their way to Milwaukee for a performance at the Riverside Theater. The comedy duo first began working together on the set of “The Three Amigos!” in the mid 80s. Nearly four decades later, they continue to regularly tour together and their latest streaming project, "Only Murders in the Building" is set to release its second season next month.
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Hari Kondabolu will be doing several performances at The Laughing Tap in Milwaukee from March 24 through 26. And for the first time, he’ll be bringing something new to the stage — his own vulnerability about being a new dad during the time of COVID-19. Ahead of his shows, he shares more about being a new parent and what audience members can expect from his show.
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Tig Notaro has been a standup comedian for decades, and her career has expanded far beyond the stage. Notaro has produced shows, starred in television and movies, and also hosts two podcasts. It’s her comedy that will bring her to Milwaukee on Monday for her “Hello Again” tour. Ahead of that, Notaro joined Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski for a conversation.