Comedy

Since departing late-night television in 2014, Craig Ferguson has been touring as a standup comedian, writing books and hosts a podcast called "Joy."

Marlon Wayans, the youngest of the Wayans' comedy dynasty, launched his first comedy special in 2018 — after decades in television and film. His new stand-up tour stops in Bloomington on Sept. 20.

Downtown Bloomington will be bustling this weekend with First Friday and Pridefest. And Deep End Tap at Eastland Suites hosts comedian Ryan Singer for this month's pop-up comedy club, The Cackle Shack.

The former late night talk show host played the role of Nigel Wick on The Drew Carey Show, and voiced the character of Gobber in How to Train Your Dragon.

The downtown Bloomington concert venue announced its upcoming season in a launch event Thursday. A revamped season ticket program provides discounts for patrons booking 12 or more shows.

Tickets sold out in 48 hours to the former SNL star's comedy tour, set to land in Bloomington on June 14.

Emmy-winning broadcast journalist Charlie Berens ventured into comedy with a satirical broadcast called the Manitowoc Minute. His latest stand-up routine is titled in honor of Wisconsin's signature brandy cocktail. The Good Old Fashioned Tour comes to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Thursday.

The 2023-24 season at Heartland Theatre Company begins with a modern comedy compared to those by American playwright Neil Simon. After a break, retired Illinois State theater professor Cyndee Brown couldn't say no to directing "Grand Horizons."

Emmy-nominated Vir Das — who’s been called India’s biggest comedy export — is the guest speaker for the April 11 Indian Cultural Dinner at Illinois State University.

Four comedy writers will perform Jan. 29 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, as part of “The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour.”