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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: No Exaggeration

September 26, 2023 0 comment

A Swift Breakup Song

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Crowd Work Curse

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Mental Health Comedy

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comedy Invasion

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: The Unfinished Joke

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Blame The Audience

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Panucci Drumming New Comedy Beat

September 18, 2023 0 comment

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comedy Bug Bites

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Slapped and Rocked

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Sandler’s Touring

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Louis’ Return

Features

A Swift Breakup Song

September 25, 2023

If the world learned anything this weekend, it’s that Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce and…

by Chuck king September 25, 2023

Panucci Drumming New Comedy Beat

September 18, 2023

by ApplauseBreakAdmin September 18, 2023

Comics React To Palm Beach Improv Closing

May 23, 2023

by Chuck king May 23, 2023

Patterson’s Dysfunctional Pick-Line Slays

April 3, 2023

by ApplauseBreakAdmin April 3, 2023

JOHN WYNN: Florida Great Spot To Learn Comedy

January 25, 2023

by Chuck king January 25, 2023

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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: No Exaggeration

September 26, 2023

Initially, Hasan Minhaj’s revelation that he exaggerated jokes appeared to be a one or two day…

by Chuck king September 26, 2023

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Crowd Work Curse

September 25, 2023

by Chuck king September 25, 2023

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Mental Health Comedy

September 22, 2023

by Chuck king September 22, 2023

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comedy Invasion

September 21, 2023

by Chuck king September 21, 2023

STAND-UP RUNDOWN: The Unfinished Joke

September 20, 2023

by Chuck king September 20, 2023

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Show Reviews

Steve Marshall Unplugged

June 9, 2023

DELRAY BEACH – The microphone proved unnecessary. The spotlight, something to be avoided. Steve Marshall wasn’t…

by Chuck king June 9, 2023

Blockbuster Premiere at Movies of Delray

January 26, 2023

by Chuck king January 26, 2023

Earning That Stripper Money

January 9, 2023

by Chuck king January 9, 2023

The Long, Funny Haul

June 30, 2022

by Chuck king June 30, 2022

Blood, Laughs and Cheers

June 24, 2022

by Chuck king June 24, 2022

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Tour/Show Previews

Jimmy Shubert Laces His Clown Shoes

February 23, 2023

DELRAY BEACH – It’s a clown’s world – and Jimmy Shubert has the footwear for it.…

by Chuck king February 23, 2023

Delray Movie Theater Converting For Comedy Night

January 23, 2023

by ApplauseBreakAdmin January 23, 2023

Vecchione Comes Home

January 16, 2023

by ApplauseBreakAdmin January 16, 2023

Sein Of The Times

January 2, 2023

by Chuck king January 2, 2023

Coronation, Florida Style

December 27, 2022

by ApplauseBreakAdmin December 27, 2022

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Local Comedy

Homecoming And Bier

May 2, 2022

BOCA RATON – South Florida comedy fans will have the opportunity this week to experience the…

by Chuck king May 2, 2022

A Tribute To The Mac Daddy

January 19, 2022

by Chuck king January 19, 2022

Another Spree To Come?

December 14, 2021

by Chuck king December 14, 2021

Homecoming Dance

December 11, 2021

by Chuck king December 11, 2021

Eat Said Fred

December 9, 2021

by Chuck king December 9, 2021

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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Sandler’s Touring
Veteran comedian Adam Sandler hits the road next month, but Sunshine State fans will have to travel to see him.

by Chuck king September 14, 2023

September 14, 2023

There’s good news and bad for South Florida fans of Adam Sandler. The veteran comedian is…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Louis’ Return
A new documentary examines the circumstances that prompted Louis C.K. to leave the public eye and his subsequent return following the short-lived exile.

by Chuck king September 13, 2023

September 13, 2023

Louis C. K. did what he pledged to do. He disappeared. For a little while, anyway.…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Book It, Chicago
Mike Bridenstine's new book "The Perfect Amount of Wrong" chronicles the resurgence of Chicago comedy in the late 1990s.

by Chuck king September 12, 2023

September 12, 2023

Few cities boast the rich comedic history of Chicago. The second city launched generations of stand-up…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: It’s All About Timing
Comedian Jerry Seinfield says he's always been blessed with great timing - both on stage and off.

by Chuck king September 11, 2023

September 11, 2023

Many comedians quit comedy. Few retire. As a rule, most comedians have second jobs to support…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Scary Comedy Starts
People enter stand-up comedy for a variety of reasons. Some, like those highlighted in today's Stand-Up Spotlight, aren't pretty.

by Chuck king September 8, 2023

September 8, 2023

Comedians launch their careers for many varied reasons. Applause Break hopes no one ever needs the…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Lights, Comedy, Action
A company is now producing action figures of famous stand-up comedians.

by Chuck king September 6, 2023

September 6, 2023

Comedians longing for a Netflix special might want to consider a new goal. Think G.I. Joe.…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Taking A Dive
Comedian Aaron Simmonds, born with cerebral palsy, ends his set with a stage dive.

by Chuck king September 5, 2023

September 5, 2023

Aaron Simmonds performed one of the most unlikely stage dives, ever. The comedian born with cerebral…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comic’s Books Coming
Many well-known comedians are primed to release memoirs this fall. The Stand-Up Spotlight includes a list.

by Chuck king September 1, 2023

September 1, 2023

As the calendar flips to September, approximately a dozen comedians are preparing for the release of…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Unionized Comedy
Is it time for stand-up comedians to band together to form their own union? And could that even work?

by Chuck king August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023

As the screen writers strike still lingers, some comedians are starting to wonder whether it’s time…
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STAND-UP RUNDOWN: Comedy Demise?
What's going on with the programming at Comedy Central, and can it ever return to being the stand-up comedy super station?

by Chuck king August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

Not too long ago Comedy Central provided the only 24 hour destination for comedy. Times change.…

Veteran comedian Adam Sandler hits the road next month, but Sunshine State fans will have to travel to see him.

A new documentary examines the circumstances that prompted Louis C.K. to leave the public eye and his subsequent return following the short-lived exile.

Mike Bridenstine's new book "The Perfect Amount of Wrong" chronicles the resurgence of Chicago comedy in the late 1990s.

Comedian Jerry Seinfield says he's always been blessed with great timing - both on stage and off.

People enter stand-up comedy for a variety of reasons. Some, like those highlighted in today's Stand-Up Spotlight, aren't pretty.

A company is now producing action figures of famous stand-up comedians.

Comedian Aaron Simmonds, born with cerebral palsy, ends his set with a stage dive.

Many well-known comedians are primed to release memoirs this fall. The Stand-Up Spotlight includes a list.

Is it time for stand-up comedians to band together to form their own union? And could that even work?

What's going on with the programming at Comedy Central, and can it ever return to being the stand-up comedy super station?