COMEDY > MASSACHUSETTS

Cape Cod Melody Tent
21 W Main St, Hyannis, MA (map)
508.775.5630
info@musiccircus.com
http://www.melodytent.com

Stay on Rte 6 after crossing the Sagamore, then follow Rte 132. With its partner, the South Shore Music Circus, this is the only continuously operated tent theater-in-the-round in the United States. The venue features a wide variety of pop acts, comics, theater, and wrestling every summer. Box office opens at noon. Shows begin at 8 pm, except as noted. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Ticket prices include parking fee. Check the Web site for more information and updated schedule.

JUNE 30 Ron "Tater Salad" White at 5:30 and 8 pm
JULY 14 Kathy Griffin
JULY 20 Jim Gaffigan
JULY 29 George Carlin at 5 pm, 9 pm
AUG 19 Jeff Dunham
AUG 31 Lewis Black

COMEDY CONNECTION
Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA (map)
617.248.9700
info@comedyconnectionboston.com
http://www.comedyconnectionboston.com

Located on the second floor of the Quincy Market building, this comedy club features both local and national comedians. Mon at 8 pm, local amateur comedians have the opportunity to perform for an audience at the Amateur Showcase. Thurs at 8:30 pm Frank Santos, the R-rated hypnotist, performs. All shows $15 unless otherwise noted. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Discounted parking available after 5 pm Mon through Fri, and during the day on Sat and Sun.. Reservations available for all shows. Call or visit the Web site for updated schedule and ticket information.

Nick's Comedy Stop
Hong Kong Restaurant, 1238 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA (map)
617.661.6507
rick@thecomedystudio.com
http://www.thecomedystudio.com

Chinese and American food and bar service with a smile. It's amazing how much funnier the comedy is after your second scorpion bowl. All ages. Open Tues through Sun. Most shows start at 8 pm. Doors open 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8 on Wed, Thurs, and Sun, $10 on Tues, Fri, and Sat, and $6 for students every day but Sat.. Schedules are posted monthly on the Web site.

Dick DohertyÆs Comedy Clubs
various locations (map)
800.401.2221 or 781.938.8088
comedyman@verizon.net
http://www.dickdoherty.com

This chain of clubs features both national and local comics. Regular appearances by Joe Devito, the R-rated hypnotist. Reservations generally accepted. See the weekly Phoenix listings for performers.

Giggles Comedy Club
Prince Restaurant, Rte 1, Saugus, MA (map)
781.233.9950
info@princerestaurant.com
http://www.princerestaurant.com/giggles.php

Prince's Pizzeria and Bar hosts stand-up comedy shows every Fri and Sat night. 21+. Regular appearances by Calvin the Clown. Reservations required. Cover is usually $15, and most shows begin at 8:30 pm. Check the Web site for updated schedule, ticket information, and doors. Handicap accessible.

JUNE 22 Paul D'Angelo, Kevin Knox, and Johnny Pizzi
JUNE 29 Jim Lauletta, Jack Lynch, and Joe Carroll

Improv Asylum
216 Hanover St, Boston, MA (map)
617.263.6887
http://www.improvasylum.com

Improvisational theater and sketch comedy venue in the North End. 17+. Regular Pasta Nights and performances by New Kids on the Blog. The Midnight Show begins every Sat night at midnight for $10, or free if you've been to the 8 or 10 pm show. Free Italian buffet on Thurs at 7 pm with the purchase of a ticket. Call box office or check Web site for updated schedule and ticket information.

ImprovBoston
Back Alley Theater, 1253 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA (map)
617.576.1253
info@improvboston.com
http://www.improvboston.com

Improv Boston is New EnglandÆs longest-running comedy troupe. Located in Inman Square (ironically in Cambridge), it is accessible by subway and bus. By subway, take the Red Line to Central Square and walk 10 minutes north down Prospect St.. All shows performed weekly unless otherwise noted. 13+ recommended for shows 10 pm and later. Tickets run from $5 to $15. Reservations can be made via the Web site.

WED The Hump at 8 pm
WED Naked Comedy Showcase at 10 pm
THURS Zebro Presents: The Original Kings of Comedy at 10 pm
FRI TheatreSports at 10 pm
SAT IB Family Show at 6 pm, 8 pm, 10 pm
SUN Sgt. Culpepper's Comedy Jamboree at 7 pm

Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theater
255 Elm St, Davis Square, Somerville, MA (map)
617.591.1616
jt@jtoffbroadway.com
http://www.jtoffbroadway.com

Founded by comic, actor, and writer Jimmy Tingle in 2002. By subway, take the Red Line to Davis Square and walk two blocks to the left down Elm St Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Alcohol and concessions available. Tickets range from $10 to $30. Parking $10. Handicap accessible. Check the Web site and weekly Phoenix listings for updated schedule and ticket information. (You can also get on Jimmy's e-mailing list.) Group discounts available.

JUNE 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, AND 30 Jimmy Tingle's American Dream, a monologue by JT, at 7:30 pm
JUNE 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, AND 30 Jimmy Tingle's Comedy Showcase (of local talent), at 10 pm
JUNE 10 AND 17 Misgivings, tales of being Catholic, at 3 pm
JUNE 10 AND 17 "The Ego and the Oracle," featuring Jim's Big Ego and Andras Jones, at 7:30 pm

NickÆs Comedy Stop
100 Warrenton St, Boston, MA (map)
617.423.2900
http://www.nickscomedystop.com

With its central venue located in Boston's Theatre District, Nick's is the longest running comedy club in Boston. All ages. All shows begin at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $15. Call or visit the Web site for updated schedule information. Click the "headliners" link for upcoming acts.

South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier St, Cohasset, MA (map)
781.383.9850
info@themusiccircus.org
http://www.musiccircus.com

Take Rte 3 North to Rte 228. Follow to Rte 3A. The Cape Cod Melody Tent's sister venue features a wide variety of pop acts every summer. See listing for Cape Cod Melody Tent. Shows begin at 8 pm unless otherwise noted. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

JUNE 29 Ron "Tater Salad" White
JULY 21 Jim Gaffigan
JULY 26 Brian Regan
JULY 27 George Carlin
JULY 29 Bill Cosby at 4 pm and 7 pm
AUG 4 Artie Lange at 9 pm
AUG 16 Jeff Dunham
SEPT 2 Lewis Black