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Dontcha know? Two comics on one stage is worth the dough
The Stagebenders are an interesting blend of standup, improvisational sketch with a little bit of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” thrown in. When you toss in what ideas that the crowd want to see and hear you get some pretty off-the-wall skits. more...
11/06/2009 11:16pm
Dontcha know? Two comics on one stage is worth the dough
The Stagebenders are an interesting blend of standup, improvisational sketch with a little bit of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” thrown in. When you toss in what ideas that the crowd want to see and hear you get some pretty off-the-wall skits.
  11/06/2009 11:16pm
This Geechy Guy doesn't back off the funny accelerator
I can't believe this is Geechy Guy's first Lake Tahoe Improv appearance and I won't even be here for it. Instead, I am on a weeklong tour in Oregon.
  10/30/2009 11:03pm
In a Nick of time, Griffin makes it to The Improv
Since moving to the East Coast Nick Griffin has been on “The Late Show with David Letterman” four times.
  10/09/2009 3:35pm
Tom Simmons is the new king of comedy
Standup comic Tom Simmons went on first but he had the last laugh.

Simmons last week won the 34th annual San Francisco Stand-up Comedy Competition, a three-week event which included the last semifinal Sept. 26 at MontBleu Casino.
  10/09/2009 3:29pm
Shakespeare grilled
At the queen's request, William Shakespeare is visiting the Valhalla Renaissance Faire to write a play, a portion to be performed at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7. The bard answered a few questions from the scribes at
  06/04/2009 3:53pm
Humor comes naturally at Improv with Havey, Fagan
When you mention the name “Allan Havey” in the comedy world, you always get the same reply: “Allan Havey. Oh man, he’s great.”
  05/21/2009 12:21pm
Honest comedy from The Improv’s Barnett
Don’t even get Ty Barnett started on black issues. He’ll give you a major history lesson and then make you take a test. At least he’s humorous about it.
  05/14/2009 10:40am
Don't ever count Joan Rivers out
Comics rely on good timing, and the timing for Joan Rivers’ appearance at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe couldn’t be better.

The 75-year-old diva plays the South Shore Room less than a week after winning Donald Trump’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.”
  05/14/2009 10:08am
All 'Dat' funny stuff at The Improv
Dat Phan returns to The Improv this week, and what’s this? He may be touring worldwide?

I hope so it’s time the rest of the globe stopped heating up some and slow down and laugh at what Dat has to offer.
  05/08/2009 10:30am
Laughter is an antidote for recessionary blues
People are more than a little tense these days. Have you noticed?
  04/30/2009 12:00pm
Movie, television stars featured at Improv
If you saw the Farrelly brothers film “Stuck on You,” you will know the comics performing through Sunday at The Improv. Gary Valentine’s been called sexy and Michael Burton was a potential caveman.
  04/24/2009 1:18pm
Champion for the troops returns to The Improv
There’s a poignancy behind the laughter this week at The Improv.

Scott Kennedy will be back in Tahoe for the first time since he, Howie Nave and Graham Elwood traveled to Iraq and Kuwait to entertain the military personnel.
  04/16/2009 4:43pm
Heckle if you dare – there’s a Starr onstage
The headliner this week at The Improv is a genuine Starr.
  04/16/2009 4:36pm
Colin Quinn isn’t afraid of a tough crowd
The Improv is moving across the street for one night where it will be joined by Colin Quinn.
  04/09/2009 11:44am
Improv welcomes back Hooper and McEnery
Truly one of the finest and most original talents around is Maryellen Hooper.

The last time she performed up here she was part of the 3 Blonde Moms. She was always the standout of the three moms and I’m happy to have her back as a solo act.
  04/09/2009 11:39am
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