Comedian Bill Burr’s dynamic and effective style is punctuated by his “everyman” stances on social issues that, when taken as a whole, make for a unique comedic perspective.
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Bill Burr brings candid comedy style to NoHo
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Comedian Bill Burr to perform at Calvin Theatre tonight
Burr is returning to Pioneer Valley after his Fall 2008 performance at the Mullins Center, this time landing in Northampton.
Tags: Bill Burr, Calvin Theatre, Comedian of the Year, Comedy
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Russell Brand brings his comic ministry to UMass
Sex-obsessed British comedian Russell Brand came to the Mullins Center on Saturday, pulling characteristic antics and poking fun at audience members throughout.
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Comedian Russell Brand plans UMass takeover
The stand-up comedian, film star and author is stopping at the Mullins Center on Saturday as part of his “Keeping It Simple Tour.”
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Calling all confectionary creeps: sweetening the deal with kids
For all those friendly, child-hunting, white van-owning criminals, we have provided a list of candies favored by kids and all their particular advantages.
Tags: halloween, humor, special issue
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Jeff Dunham throws his voice at the Mullins Center
Joined onstage by his notorious stable of ventriloquist dummies, Jeff Dunham entertained audiences at the Mullins Center Thursday night.
Tags: Jeff Dunham, Little Ugly Jeff, Walter
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Jeff Dunham to Control Chaos at Mullins
Comedic pupeteer Jeff Dunham is stopping at the Mullins Center for his “Controlled Chaos” tour on Thursday, October 19. Dunham will be accompanied by his outlandishly inappropriate five-member puppet gang.
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UMass hosts local, nation-wide improv talents
On April 8 and 9 at 6:30 p.m., comedians from across the country took the stage in Bartlett 65 to showcase their comedic talents and create a room full of laughter and smiles.
Tags: Comedy Stock, Student Valley Production
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Semester off to a Sketchy start
The Sketch-22 crowd was simmering with excitement last Saturday night, as a packed house rushed to find seats in the already-jammed Herter 231 auditorium.
Tags: Comedy Groups, Improv Comedy, sketch-22
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Black takes a chill pill
The infamously angry Lewis Black calms things down for the Calvin Theater in Northampton for back-to-back shows last Friday and Saturday. Touring with John Bowman, Black is rounding out his “In God We Rust” tour.
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