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Brian Regan NYE at the Cabot

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Brian Regan, hailed by Vanity Fair as “the funniest stand-up alive,” is one of the most respected comedians working today—and he’s bringing his signature brilliance to The Cabot for a special New Year’s Eve show.

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Get Ready for a Night of Laughs with Accidentally on Purpose Improv Comedy Troupe!

When Silly Theatre Productions & The Gerry 5 VFA of Marblehead Join Forces, You Know You’re in for a Treat! Hold onto your seats because Accidentally on Purpose Improv Comedy Troupe is coming to the Gerry 5 VFA at 210 Beacon Street in Marblehead. Mark your calendars for Saturday evening, September 30th. The laughter starts at 7:30 PM, but arrive …

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‘THE FULL MONTY’ TAKES THE STAGE AT NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE

September 26 – October 8, 2023 – Tickets on sale now! Beverly, MA: Move over Chippendales! Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre is ready to go THE FULL MONTY! The Broadway hit musical will take the stage from Tuesday, September 26 thru Sunday, October 8, 2023. “The Full Monty is a show I have wanted to get on our …

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Marblehead Little Theatre proudly present Accidentally on Purpose

Marblehead Little Theatre proudly present Accidentally on Purpose once again on Saturday June 11th at 7:30 pm. Get Tickets Spontaneous, entertaining, and fun! Accidentally on Purpose (AOP) is the hottest improv comedy troupe on the North Shore. The seasoned hilarious troupe’s comedy style is like that of the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”. The evening requires interactive madcap involvement of …

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#OriginStories: Bruce Whear of Silly Theatre Productions/AOP Improv

Origin Stories is a series featuring Creative Collective Business Members telling the story of where they’ve been, where they’re going, and some advice for those of us who are just getting started. Bruce Whear (he/him/his) is the co-founder of Silly Theatre Productions and a performer with the troupe Accidentally on Purpose! Accidentally on Purpose specializes in short form improv comedy …

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Sarcasm and Spirited Humor: Where to Catch Live Comedy North of Boston

by Joey PhoenixImage courtesy of Comedian Mark Scalia Salem, MA is getting ready for the 2020 Salem Comedy and Spirits Festival on Thursday, January 16 through Saturday, January 18th. Now in its fifth year, the festival will host 16 comedians at two spirited venues on three separate nights. Thursday night will be at East Coast Regiment Beer Co. and Friday …

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Guaranteed Laughter with Accidentally On Purpose’s “Gift of Comedy” Series

by Joey Phoenix The North Shore’s Favorite Improv Troupe Accidentally on Purpose is back at it again with three special shows this holiday season. The troupe is calling these the “The Gift of Comedy” series, and the first Improv show will be on December 19th at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly and the second show, a Holiday Improv Show, will …