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Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Varsity Theater March 29 // Just Announced

by Rebecca Diaz February 8, 2012 -

This comedian, TV personality, and unapologetic nerd has appeared on everything from The Daily Show to the kid-friendly (and, okay, kind of creepy) movie Coraline.
Aziz Ansari packs Treasure Island Casino, proves he hates bro culture, as suspected // Recap

by Jason Zabel November 7, 2011 -

Ansari is very good at one thing both on Parks And Rec and in a stand-up comedy setting: He truly understands the bro, that sometimes enigmatic cultural figure that probably doesn’t deserve to be described with the word “cultural.”
Jerry Seinfeld adds another Orpheum show to his tour schedule // Local Newswire

by Philip James Hart October 10, 2011 -

While the legendary funnyman has moved on to bigger and better things (you know, Bee Movie), his angry fans have been imprisoned in an endless loop of TV references from 1998.
John Oliver // Interview

by Jason Zabel September 21, 2011 -

“The British media is sinking down as the American news media has lowered the bar for all of humanity.”
Maria Bamford: the nicest person to ever heckle an audience member who fell asleep // Recap

by Jason Zabel September 19, 2011 -

Bamford is a charming absurdist who manages to affect an audience on a sentimental level.
Michael Ian Black cancels Thursday’s Varsity Theater gig // feature

by Jason Zabel September 13, 2011 -

At least you can follow him on Twitter.
Minnesota Public Radio announces fall lineup at the Fitz // feature

by Philip James Hart August 29, 2011 -

Thanks to support from members like you and your parents, MPR has unveiled its list of autumn performances at the historic Fitzgerald Theater.
Could Kevin Kling be the next Garrison Keillor? // feature

by Jason Zabel August 17, 2011 -

Kevin Kling, that other, far less famous Minnesota storyteller, humorist, and author, will be taking up a 3-year residency at Minnesota Public Radio.
Doug Benson // Interview

by Jason Zabel August 16, 2011 -

Is Doug Benson sick of talking about pot yet?
Twin Cities Improv Festival begins Thursday // feature

by Marcus Michalik June 21, 2011 -

What would you do if you were suddenly a lion at a country club?

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Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Varsity Theater March 29 // Just Announced

Aziz Ansari packs Treasure Island Casino, proves he hates bro culture, as suspected // Recap

Jerry Seinfeld adds another Orpheum show to his tour schedule // Local Newswire

John Oliver // Interview

Maria Bamford: the nicest person to ever heckle an audience member who fell asleep // Recap

Michael Ian Black cancels Thursday’s Varsity Theater gig // feature

Minnesota Public Radio announces fall lineup at the Fitz // feature

Could Kevin Kling be the next Garrison Keillor? // feature

Doug Benson // Interview

Twin Cities Improv Festival begins Thursday // feature

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