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Best Comedy & Stand-up in Madison

Sarah Silverman at Orpheum Theatre

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman embarks on her brand new US tour, 'Sarah Silverman: Postmortem'. She may have become known for her no-holds-barred exploration of taboo subjects, but an incisive and brave performer lives underneath all that controversy. She rose through the stand-up ranks in the 00s, and created her own eponymous Comedy Central show, The Sarah Silverman Program. Be warned though - no subject is taboo for this leading comedian!

Taylor Tomlinson at Majestic Theatre

Taylor Tomlinson

Rising comedian Taylor Tomlinson is hitting the road once again this year! After cutting her teeth as a comedian at the tender age of 16 in church basements, Tomlinson has made appearances on Conan, The Tonight Show and has three Netflix stand-up specials already under her belt. Don't miss the blossoming of this exciting new comedic voice as she storms a stage near you!

Mar 28 - 29, 2025

Majestic Theatre

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Dane Cook at Orpheum Theatre

Dane Cook

American film and television actor, comedian and bona fide eye candy indulgence Dane Cook is back on the road with the Fresh New Flavor Tour! The American Gods star is one of the country's most popular comedians, with a guy-next-door attitude that serves to expand his comedy with many audiences. Don't miss him as he continues to dominate stages and bring hilarious memories for all who attend.

Maria Bamford at Barrymore Theatre

Maria Bamford

Recently lighting up TV and laptop screens around the world with her idiosyncratic Netflix series Lady Dynamite and stand-up special Old Baby, it may surprise some to find out that impression queen Maria Bamford has been honing her craft since the early 90s. Armed with a thousand voices, Bamford's off the wall style mines the depths of mental health, pop culture and her own personal life with hilariously quirky results.

Ryan Hamilton at Barrymore Theatre

Ryan Hamilton

Ryan Hamilton is a comedian famous for his 'nice guy' face. His innocent looks, as well as his life as a single man who enjoys indulging in skydiving and riding hot air balloons, are all part of his act, executed with hilarity. Since the start of his career in the early noughties, Hamilton has been named as one of Rolling Stone's Five Comics to Watch as well as appearing on popular shows including 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and 'Last Comic Standing.'

Lewis Black at Capitol Theater

Lewis Black

The twice Grammy-winning Lewis Black is heading on his final stand-up comedy show, 'Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour.' Black is the perfect demonstration of that rare comic who can make you laugh while making compelling points about the absurdity of the world around you. Famed for his angry persona on both stage and cable, don't miss your chance to see the comedic legend live for his final tour!

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