Capitol City Comedy Club's Grab for Bigger Laughs Restarting the Stop

"...Back when I began writing about Austin's comedy scene four years ago, my kid was so little..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Arts Feature by Spike Gillespie

BS4 Improv & Sketch Comedy Fest Schedule

Fri, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 8

"...Presented by Comedy Central Four screenings daily; call 472-FILM MONDAY, APR 5..."

April 2, 1999 Arts Feature

BS4 Improv & Sketch Comedy Fest Schedule

Thursday, Apr 8

"...Capitol City Comedy Club MC: Laura House (Austin Stories) ComedySportz..."

April 9, 1999 Arts Feature

Comedy

"...hesitating delivery - mostly through the forum of situation comedy. This visit offers us the delightful opportunity to enjoy..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

SXSW Comedy: Doug Loves Movies

More high times talking cinema with Benson and friends

"...4:20 curtain call three blocks from the Texas State Capitol...."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Bad Dog's Good Deeds

Contrary to its name, the new Bad Dog Comedy Theater isn't a mean spoiler on Austin's comedy scene. It's about bringing things together, like improv / sketch comedy and stand-up, two veins of comedy that are almost always separate.

"...Before the Bad Dog Comedy Theater opened its doors to the public, Marc Pruter,..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Arts Feature

Is Anybody Laughing?

In the midst of economic hard times and a wave of terrorist attacks, the comedy business wonders what's funny.

"...Right about now, the whole city was supposed to be doubled over with laughter. See,..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Livin' Lavaca Loca

In the early Eighties, back when Jay Leno was still funny, he and a number of now-big name comics told jokes at a little place on Lavaca called the Comedy Workshop. Being there changed the life of one person, who recalls what it was like.

"...late Seventies and throughout the Eighties, during the so-called comedy boom. He was a true road warrior, playing every..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Arts Feature by Angela Davis

More Than a Pair of Jokers

While she was growing up, Anne S. Lewis thought of Randy and Jason Sklar as just her crazy twin cousins. But now, after an MTV sitcom and success on the comedy club circuit, she's thinking her relatives may be more than just a pair of jokers in her family deck.

"...coming to town for a six-day gig at the Capitol City Comedy Club. For me, of course, this is..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Arts Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Big and Getting Bigger

Austin comic Eddie Gossling has always gotten a lot of attention for his size, but these days he's getting more attention for his comedy, and J.C. Shakespeare explains why.

"...work." Gossling was an integral part of the Austin comedy scene when I got involved in it nearly four..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Getting the Joke

Comedy isn't the funny business it was in the Eighties, what with fewer clubs and audiences burned out by comedy on cable and hack comics. Seven Austin comics discuss the current state of stand-up in a round-table discussion.

"...April is the cruelest month for the Austin comedy scene. That's the time of its annual rite of..."

June 30, 2000 Arts Feature

Dude, It's Mitch Hedberg!

"...As an art form, stand-up comedy gets no respect. A lot of great headliners come..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

New Year's Eve Events

"...Cesar Chavez, 478-9611. $149 for a room with a Capitol view. www.radisson.com/austintx...."

Dec. 26, 2003 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

New Year's Eve Events

"...on the calendar continue to change. -- Wayne Alan BrennerClubsSPEAKEASY Round the alleyway to the Speakeasy's hidden entrance, and..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Cuppa Hot Joe

On a comedy club stage, News Radio star Joe Rogan exudes a mad joy for life in all its insanity, depravity, and delicious dirt; if Henry Miller had done stand-up, it would have come out like Joe Rogan's act.

"...the hit show NewsRadio to broaden his audience in comedy clubs across the country. His first love has remained..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

O Solo Me-O

From Cosmic Accident to Refined Art: Rob Nash Onstage

"...cane to a Puerto Rican maid to a country club wife with a headache. His transitions between characters are..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Arts Stalwarts

Twelve of Austin's cultural heroes will be inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame at the 2003 Austin Critics Table Awards ceremony, and here is an introduction to them and some of their significant contributions to the local arts scene.

"...arts writers that recognizes outstanding creative work in the city every year, established the Austin Arts Hall of Fame..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Comedy venues the Velveeta Room and Capital City Comedy Club get new leases on life, solo theatre artist Rob Nash gets roasted, and Dreamgirl Jennifer Holliday comes to Austin.

"...MIA comedy emporium the Velveeta Room turned up hale and hearty..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Summer of Laugh

This Year, Austin Comics Got Really Hot

"...it in exotic lands, such as Montreal, New York City, and the lovely but underrated Rock Island, Illinois. It's..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Articulations

Former fixture on the Austin comedy scene Charlie Shannon has passed away.

"...anymore to make us laugh. The stand-up comic and comedy writer who was a fixture on the Austin comedy..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The 2002 Austin Critics Table Awards

On Monday, June 3, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club. It was the 10th anniversary for..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Still Hazy After All These Years

The Seventies may be long gone, but counterculture comedian Tommy Chong is still here and still doing what he loves: smoking dope, playing music, and making people laugh.

"...a nice life for himself. He's been working the comedy-club circuit for eight years, still doing what he loves:..."

April 21, 2000 Arts Feature

Articulations

April Foolin'

"...will be given over completely to news in Austin comedy...."

March 28, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...informal ceremony on Monday, June 7, 7pm, at the Capitol City Comedy Club, 8120 Research. The public is welcome...."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Those Crazy Kids Will Do Anything ...

"...Austin was probably the first city to really get this Mike Judge/Greg Daniels show --..."

April 16, 1999 Arts Feature

Articlulations

Amoa Ceo G-o-e-s

"...of Mr. Arts himself, longtime patron Alfred A. King. Comedy Honors..."

June 20, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Margaret Cho

In her latest appearance at Cap City Comedy Club, trying out material for a new show, Margaret Cho was awesome

"...Margaret Cho Capitol City Comedy Club, Feb. 27..."

March 5, 2004 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austinite that likes what's left of this once unique city to send similar comments to our city leaders:..."

July 26, 2002 Column

Austin Arts Hall of Fame
Critics Table Honors Cultural Heroes

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Austin Critics Table Awards, member critics are inducting 12 individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community through the arts into the newly established Austin Arts Hall of Fame.

"...Awards ceremony will be begin at 7pm at the Capitol City Comedy Club, 8120 Research. In addition to the..."

May 31, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

RATs A-Comin'

"...for contacts. Try him at salvage@mail.eden.com or 912-0331. Serious Comedy With this week's official Grand Opening of the Capitol..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Arts Column

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