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Crushing Combo
Jen Hellman and Jason Rogers combined their comedic and promotional talents to create shows that are funny with a purpose.

by Chuck king April 1, 2021

April 1, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH – Even before the start of last night’s successful event, Jen Hellman and…

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Hopportunity Knocks
On Saturday Hopportunities joins the growing list of Delray Beach bars to offer stand-up comedy as entertainment.

by Chuck king March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021

DELRAY BEACH – Inspired by the recent successes of comedy shows held at outdoor bars, Ryan…

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Myers Memorial
The Palm Beach Improv invites the South Florida comedy community to attend a live stream broadcast of Saturday's Erik Myers' memorial service.

by Chuck king March 3, 2021

March 3, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH – The South Florida comedy community will have a chance to say goodbye…

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Community Mourns
The untimely death of powerhouse comic Erik Myers has South Florida comics mourning, remembering him fondly.

by Chuck king February 26, 2021

February 26, 2021

The Florida comedy community is mourning the loss of one of its own. Stand-up comic Erik…

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Rave Reviews
Opening night at the Sadman Comedy Speakeasy Lounge described as "legendary," "amazing" and "fantastic" by performers and fans.

by Chuck king February 25, 2021

February 25, 2021

BOCA RATON – David Sadman believed the Sadman Comedy Speakeasy Lounge’s opening night could be something…

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Raising the Bar
Local comic and promoter David Sadman partners with Arturo's Ristorante to launch the Sadman Comedy Speakeasy Lounge, giving Boca Raton an upscale comedy destination.

by Chuck king February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

BOCA RATON – David Sadman intends to elevate South Florida comedy by taking it upstairs to…

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Scandals of Fun
In an effort to give struggling cruise ship performers a chance to return to the stage, Jeff Taveggia and Marguerite Scott launch the Scandalous Nights Variety Show next week.

by Chuck king January 22, 2021

January 22, 2021

FORT LAUDERDALE – Tired of waiting for cruise ships to return to sea, Jeff Taveggia elected…

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Opportunity Box
Randy Singer didn't let the current COVID-19 pandemic prevent him from opening a second Black Box venue, allowing him to bring comedy to more of South Florida.

by Chuck king January 14, 2021

January 14, 2021

LAKE PARK, Fla. – Opportunity’s knock prompted Randy Singer to exit the real estate business business…

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Podcast Profile: Dope City Broadcasting
Matt Bellak and Tim Hanlon's Dope City Comedy Tour is performing at the Palm Beach Improv on Thursday. Their podcast offers insight into the kind of show they produce.

by Chuck king January 13, 2021

January 13, 2021

DELRAY BEACH – Matt Bellak readily concedes that the Dope City Broadcast isn’t exactly what he…

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Crushing Cancer
Jen Hellman drew from her comedy background to overcome breast cancer. Now she's back on the stage and extracting comedy from her ordeal.

by Chuck king January 6, 2021

January 6, 2021

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – The chaos and suffering that was the year 2020 has nothing on…

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Jen Hellman and Jason Rogers combined their comedic and promotional talents to create shows that are funny with a purpose.

On Saturday Hopportunities joins the growing list of Delray Beach bars to offer stand-up comedy as entertainment.

The Palm Beach Improv invites the South Florida comedy community to attend a live stream broadcast of Saturday's Erik Myers' memorial service.

The untimely death of powerhouse comic Erik Myers has South Florida comics mourning, remembering him fondly.

Opening night at the Sadman Comedy Speakeasy Lounge described as "legendary," "amazing" and "fantastic" by performers and fans.

Local comic and promoter David Sadman partners with Arturo's Ristorante to launch the Sadman Comedy Speakeasy Lounge, giving Boca Raton an upscale comedy destination.

In an effort to give struggling cruise ship performers a chance to return to the stage, Jeff Taveggia and Marguerite Scott launch the Scandalous Nights Variety Show next week.

Randy Singer didn't let the current COVID-19 pandemic prevent him from opening a second Black Box venue, allowing him to bring comedy to more of South Florida.

Matt Bellak and Tim Hanlon's Dope City Comedy Tour is performing at the Palm Beach Improv on Thursday. Their podcast offers insight into the kind of show they produce.

Jen Hellman drew from her comedy background to overcome breast cancer. Now she's back on the stage and extracting comedy from her ordeal.