March Comedy Madness: Stand-Up Comedy Show!
Headliner: Shawn BanksFeature: Steve BickelHost: Keith Purnell”Spring into laughter at ‘March Madness’ – the ultimate comedy show that blooms with hilarious moments and seasonal cheer!” Headliner: Shawn BanksInstagram | Twitter | YoutubeShawn Banks was born in Alton, IL, a small suburb just 20-minutes from St. Louis, Missouri a rocks throw across the Mississippi River. Known for witty observations and dead-on impersonations of many, comedian Shawn Banks has been exploding in comedy clubs and theaters across the country. Shawn’s most recognizable asset when he takes the stage is his presence. At 6’3; 300+ pounds, Shawn is built like a Defensive Tackle, you can definitely tell that the ELEPHANT IS IN THE ROOM. Shawn’s brand of comedy can be explained as “Happy-Sarcastic” with stories and slanted point of views on everyday life. Shawn has taken his Family-Fun humor and auditioned and landed stand-up spots on the TOM JOYNER SKY SHOW at the WALT-DISNEY Milk-House in front of 4000+ people. The show is also heard by over 10-million listeners across the country daily. Feature: Steve BickelWebsite Steve Bickel is a Philadelphia comic who has made a name for himself with his offbeat and fresh take on family life and the hardships of trying to be a “normal” human being. As a founding member of Speakeasy Comedy, Steve produces shows all over Philly. He was a quarter-finalist at this year’s Philly’s Phuniest and performs and hosts shows throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
Spring Silliness: Stand Up Comedy Special
With a fresh take on springtime humor, this show promises to be a breath of fresh comedic air! Headliner: Erik TerrellWebsite | Video | TwitterErik Terrell is a big kid with a big heart. His love for the stage began in his freshman year at Hampton University in 2009. After graduating college in 2013, he returned home to Philadelphia where he was picked up by Helium Comedy Club, but he quickly began headlining venues along the East Coast including Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Stand Up NY. Erik had a top prize-winning performance at the Conshy Comedy Fest in 2017. In 2018, Erik headlined and produced his own show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival and performed at both the Asheville Comedy Festival and Gilda’s LaughFest in Grand Rapids, MI. He filmed for Comedy Time TV in LA. Carolines on Broadway featured Erik on “Carolines Presents”, showcasing him as one of New York’s best breakout comics.Headliner: “Buda” Stephen BudaWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | VideoBuda The Comedian isn’t just a name, it’s a state of mind – and a rather large state at that, tipping the scales at a whopping 350 pounds and towering at 6 feet five inches. When he says he’s big in the comedy world, he means it both figuratively and literally! With a repertoire of over 100 voices and impressions, Buda’s like the Swiss Army knife of comedy. Whether he’s mimicking celebs or weaving tales from his own (grand) life experiences, he leaves audiences clutching their sides in laughter. He’s shared the limelight with big names like Tracy Morgan and George Carlin (no, not in a height contest). Thanks to these collabs, Buda’s been the headliner at top-notch venues, from the Gotham Comedy Club to the majestic Taj Mahal.Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star.
Mayhem in May: A Stand-Up Spring Fling
Get ready for a laughter-filled bloom as the comedic genius takes center stage in “Mayhem in May: A Stand-Up Spring Fling”! This hilarious stand-up comedy special promises to be the perfect seasonal escape, blending the warmth of May with the wit of our talented performers. From budding jokes to full-blown punchlines, join us for an evening of uproarious entertainment that captures the essence of the season! Headliner: Jerrold Benford Website | Facebook | Instagram Welcome To The Idiocy That Is JerroldB Yessss! Wildin’ over here! I decided to create an entity that comprised all things that are me. From jokes, funny sketches, photography (enthusiast), graphic design, web design and various other endeavors – if I do it…it’s here.I’ve spent the last 15 years perfecting my style of stand up comedy. I’m either rocking a pre-written set or freestyin’ praying that it works. Some times it does and other times, well, I grab my dough and bounce quickly, lol.Feature: Gina DiMaggioFacebook | Instagram Gina DiMaggio is NY/NJ stand-up comic, recently opening for Judy Gold, Janeane Garofalo, Anthony Rodia, and Vic DiBitetto. She also recently was a finalist in the NJ’s Funniest Comic, Ladies of Laughter, Jeanne Robertson, and Meadowlands comedy competitions and won second place in the Comedians with Class completion. She won $5,000 in a stand-up comedy competition show pitched to ABC and appeared on Lifetime Television. She also has performed at Greenwich Village, Broadway, and NY comedy clubs, and has performed in festivals in San Antonio, Louisville, San Diego, Burbank, Memphis, South Dakota, Portland, NY, and NJ and recently performed in Iceland!Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
Summer Sizzle: Hilarious Heatwave Comedy
Get ready to laugh your flip-flops off this June at the Milton Theatre and join us for a scorching night of comedy that’s hotter than a summer’s day! Our stand-up comedians are bringing the heatwave humor, with jokes and stories that will have you in stitches! Headliner: Sharon SimonWebsite | Video | Instagram | FacebookSharon Simon has audiences howling with laughter with her sometimes edgy, always hysterical comedy. She loves the crowd, and no two shows are exactly alike. She has been on SNL, Comedy Central’s The Roast of Patrice O’Neil, and is a Featured host of the NYC Pride Parade. She headlines all over the country, and calls New York City home, where she is a regular at major clubs. In good times and bad, Simon Says Laugh, and you will.Headliner: Rich CarucciWebsite | Instagram | Twitter NYC Comedy Street Scene… on the way to my next spot. My passion is getting up overnight working clubs in the city, working with other comedians, & making people laugh.Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
Hot In July: A Comedy Chill Out!
Join us for an uproarious evening filled with sizzling jokes and cool vibes. Our lineup of talented comedians will have you laughing your way through the sweltering July heat. Grab your friends and come chill with us for a night of side-splitting humor and refreshing laughs. Headliner: Derek LeeFacebook | Instagram | Website Derek Lee has mesmerized many an audience around the country with his innovative magic. His sleight-of-hand skill and presentation of illusions are world-class and have earned him rave reviews from customers and peers alike. The Philadelphia-born Lee has performing since 1996 and has earned raves for his high energy magic and comedy performances.Feature: Steve RinaldiWebsite | Facebook | YoutubeSteve Rinaldi’s comedy career started when he decided to sign up for an open mic night in his hometown of Philadelphia back in 2012. From there he would go out night after night working on finding his comedic voice at local bars and comedy clubs around the Philadelphia area. In 2015, Steve made his way out to Chicago where he took improv classes at both the Second City & IO. Steve worked Chicago comedy clubs like Laugh Factory, Zanies, & Jokes & Notes. He now performs regularly at the Funny Bone Comedy Clubs up north, and has became a regular in the Atlantic City Comedy scene. Steve brings you into his world of “South Philly Italian” which means topics consist of a lot of family, relationship, and disfunction throughout his set.Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
End Of Summer Laughter: Stand-Up Comedy Special
Join us in bidding farewell to the summer season with a burst of laughter that will linger in your memories long after the show ends. Get ready for an extraordinary showcase of comedic brilliance that promises to tickle your funny bone and leave you in stitches. Don’t miss this chance to wrap up your summer with joy and mirth at the ultimate comedy extravaganza!Host: Keith PurnellHeadliner: Jennifer EspenshadeFeature: Tim Grille Headliner: Jennifer EspenshadeWebsite | FacebookAlthough Jennifer has been doing standup comedy for only a few years, she has been entertaining crowds for the past 25 years as a performer at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, doing comedy in a giant pit of mud! She was also the co-owner of an improv comedy troupe, and also taught improvisation at Open Stage of Harrisburg. Her transition from improv and mud pit diving to standup seemed like a natural progression, plus, standup is much more forgiving on her aging body.Feature: Tim GrilleWebsite | Twitter | InstagramTim Grill is a veteran on the comedy scene and is one of the funniest comics working today! This hilarious East Coast comedian has been entertaining audiences from Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware and New York City all the way to Hollywood, California!Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
September Shenanigans: A Hilarious Harvest of Laughter
Join us as we navigate the hilarious twists and turns of life in September, from back-to-school antics to autumn escapades. Our talented lineup of comedians will have you rolling in the aisles with their sharp observations and clever comedic timing. It’s the perfect way to usher in the new season with a bellyful of laughs. Headliner: Ryan MaherInstagram | FacebookRyan Maher is a 24 year old ball of fire that is blazing through the Northeast comedy scene. Ryan found out about a showcase for aspiring comedians from a passenger on his train where he could perform and get feed back from the audience as well as top professional comics. Each week there was a winner of that particular showcase and the more you won, the more stage time you got. In Ryan’s first 6 competitions he won an unprecedented 6 times in a row which landed him in the playoffs to crown the All star Champion. Ryan went on to win that very title and has not looked back since.Feature: Bill ChiangFacebookAn immigrant with a traditional Asian background and an Ivy League education, stand up comedy is probably the last thing people would have predicted for Bill Chiang. On stage, Bill goes against the traditional Asian stereotype by making people laugh with him at the absurdity & silliness of everyday life. He has unique views on relationships, TV and stories about growing up as an Asian Immigrant in NYC.Feature: Justin LamarInstagram | YoutubeJustin Lamar is a hilarious up and coming comic hailing from Philadelphia. He is a regular at Comedy Clubs such as Helium and Punchline.Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
Ha-Ha-Halloween Hilarity: A Stand-Up Spooktacular
Join us for a night of wickedly funny jokes and ghoulish giggles as top comedians bring their best spooky humor to the stage. Whether you’re a vampire, werewolf, or friendly ghost, this show guarantees a frightfully good time for all! Headliner: ToppFliightWebsite | Instagram | FacebookComedian ToppFliight will find a way of bringing joy and laughter out of any situation. Laughter is food for the soul. ” It’s the best feeling in the world when people can relate to what you are talking about”. He leaves his heart on the stage every night and it’s a great feeling just to do what he loves. Comedy is not just entertainment, it’s soul therapy. ToppFliight has one bigger passion outside of comedy and that is his fight for Autism Awareness. With one of his three children suffering from this condition, Comedian ToppFliight created the Comedian vs Promoter basketball game to raise awareness for Autism. He is igniting awareness through his comedy but also his advocacy work.Feature: David TerusoWebsite | Instagram | FacebookDave Terruso is a mystery and sci-fi novelist based near Philadelphia doing stand up comedy professionally. He has opened for acts including Richard Lewis, Gilbert Gottfried, Dana Gould, Tim Meadows, Colin Quinn, and Maria Bamford. He has been featured on the RISK! Podcast, episode 350 Out of Bounds. He is also the co-founder of Philly Sketchfest, an international comedy festival that’s been around for over a dozen years. Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest-rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast-paced humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
Jingle Laughs: A Holiday Stand-Up Spectacular
Get ready to ROFL this holiday season with ‘Jingle Laughs’ – the ultimate stand-up comedy show guaranteed to sleigh your funny bone! Join us for a festive evening of laughter, cheer, and merry mischief as top comedians unwrap hilarious jokes about all things holiday! Headliner: Mike BurtonWebsite | Facebook | InstagramMike started doing stand-up comedy in 1996 and moved up the ladder quickly; first performing in the clubs in NYC then hitting the road. He’s been on TV shows, independent feature films, and several commercials. He’s recently been the fill-in warm-up guy for daytime shows Rachel Ray, The Chew and is now the regular warm-up guy for ABC’s The Revolution. His high energy act, storytelling and facial expressions endear him to audiences and have them readily waiting to see him again. Feature: Dylan TuckerWebsite | FacebookDylan is a stand up comedian. He’s been doing comedy for 6 years . He is hilarious and edgy. He’s won several competitions and has opened up for a few D list celebrities.Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
One Dame Funny Valentine
There’s no better date than with the DAME! A very special Valentine’s comedy show complete with drink and bar specials for that unforgettable night out on this day of hearts!EVERY SHOW WITH THE DAME IS A NEW NIGHT OF COMEDY! Experience Dame Edna like no other!Dame Edna’s award-winning Honorary Understudy is back for more! Get ready for another belly-busting good time and make sure you come prepared! She’s ready to share a round of Coronatinis, crazy zingers, double-entendre one-liners, and mischievous observations of the Milton crowd! About Dame Edna Official WebsiteScott F. Mason celebrates over ten years of impersonating Dame Edna and has performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Broadway, Florida, Las Vegas, DC, and Sedona, AZ. In February 2010 he auditioned for the real Dame Edna, Barry Humphries, for the title of “Honorary Understudy to Dame Edna” on Broadway, NY, while Humphries and singer Michael Feinstein were prepping their new show “All About Me.” Mason won the title over a dozen other contenders and appeared in the show’s Playbill. Greenwich Village Voice theater critic, Michael Musto praised his performance and invited him as a special guest at his birthday party that year. In 2010 and 2012 he won “Best Comedian” at the Las Vegas Reel Awards which is akin to the Oscars for the Tribute Artist Industry.He has participated in the Sunburst Conference of Professional Celebrity Impersonators since 2008 where he won “Funniest Male”, “Best Transformation”, and “Best Male Costume” three times each and has been inducted into their Hall of Fame for each in 2011, 2013, and 2014 respectively. He was one of three finalists for the “Agent’s Best” (meaning the best act out of dozens that agents reviewed) award in 2010 and 2012. In 2011 he was awarded the Silver Best Showcase Award 3rd place and in 2012 he won Gold (2nd). His Dame has been seen on the Rachel Ray show as well as Fox News 35 in Orlando and the national CBS Sunday Morning news. He is also featured prominently in the award-winning 2010 documentary short subject “Just About Famous” and its full-length follow-up in 2013. Information on the film and Mason can be seen on IMDB.com.Mason has been active in theater since 1985, and was a member of the National Dramatists Guild, having written over 25 plays produced in Delaware and Off-Off Broadway. As an actor, he has acted over 100 roles, and appeared for 30 years with the Delaware Dance Company’s “The Nutcracker”. He has also directed over 100 plays for community and regional theater.
