Comedy

Displaying 51 - 100 of 275 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
51 Half-Masted brings laughter to the UNI campus
Northern Iowan 106:26, p.7
A local improv group, Half-Masted, performed four times last weekend. The group is divided into two teams that act out scenes they create on the spot; photo.
52 UNISTA hosts third annual Stand-Up Comedy night
Northern Iowan 106:17, p.14
Seven comics perform at the third annual Stand-Up Comedy night. Many laughs throughout the evening; photo.
53 Audience roars with laughter at Regan's clever humor
Northern Iowan 106:14, p.7
Comedian Brian Regan entertained an enthusiastic crowd at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photo.
54 Wilmore entertains crowd with satirical wit
Northern Iowan 106:7, p.6
A crowded Maucker Union ballroom greeted producer, actor, comedian, and writer Larry Wilmore. President Obama, Michael Jackson, and homosexuality came under fire. Wilmore's job history found interesting.
55 Second City comedy company performs at GBPAC
Northern Iowan 106:5, p.11
A sold-out crowd heard the improvisations of "Second City". No subject was off limits during the show. The group received two standing ovations; photo.
56 From "Saturday Night Live" to live every weeknight
Northern Iowan 105:44, p.3
The emergence of Jimmy Fallon as a late night talk show host.
57 A comedic look at the election
Northern Iowan 105:15, p.14
Appearance by the Reduced Shakespeare Company will inject some fun into the Presidential campaign; photo.
58 UNI Calendar of Events
Northern Iowan 105:3, p.5
Activities for the week of September 7-13.
59 UNI professor and student team up for comedy show
Public Relations News Release 2008:43, p.1
Doug Shaw, professor of mathematics, and Jordan Meyer, a senior from Waterloo, are teaming up to perform a comedy show, titled "Doug and Jordan: An Evening of solo improv comedy, performed by two people over the course of about an hour."
60 Half-Master 3.2 will hold auditions
Public Relations News Release 2008:42, p.1
The Cedar Valley's own special comedy improvisational troupe, is holding auditions in the College Eye Room of Maucker Union. Doug Shaw has performed with several improv troupes throughout the Midwest, including the Impossibles.
61 The Northern Iowan welcomes you
Northern Iowan 105:1, p.1
Photos from opening week of classes; photo.
62 "Reno 911 !" comedians crack up campus
Northern Iowan 104:45, p.9
Comedians Carlos Alzaraqui and Cedric Yarbrough perform to packed house in Maucker Union. Skits about the Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and the potholes on University Avenue were huge hits with the crowd; photo.
63 Long time coming
Northern Iowan 104:35, p.7
Scott Long to perform at Joker's; photo.
64 Don't worry, be happy
Northern Iowan 104:34, p.7
Be Positive Month suggestions.
65 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 104:20, p.11
Women experience what it feels like to be pregnant; Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe performs; photo.
66 The fabulous Dane Cook
Northern Iowan 104:4, p.7
Comedian accused of performing material stolen from other comedians.
67 Saturday Night Live comedian cracks up UNI
Northern Iowan 103:50, p.1
Seth Myers was a huge hit with students during his performance during Thursdaze series. Tig Notaro was the opening act; photo.
68 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Seth Meyers from "Saturday Night Live" will be performing Thursday, April 5.
69 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Eliot Chang will be performing Monday, April 2.
70 Seth Meyers visit to UNI rescheduled
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Saturday Night Live" comedian Seth Meyers will be on campus Thursday, April 5.
71 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Let's Die Laughing" will be presented by Eliot Chang Monday, April 2.
72 Mo Rocca delights crowd
Northern Iowan 103:19, p.11
UNI crowd appreciates the talents of Mo Rocca; photo.
73 UNI to host comedian Mo Rocca
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Nationally known comedian Mo Rocca will visit the University of Northern Iowa Thursday, October 26.
74 George Carlin brings laughs, shock to UNI
Northern Iowan 103:9, p.1
George Carlin performed to two near sell out crowds September 21. In addition to his stand up routine, he has fourteen comedy albums, thirteen HBO specials, four books, and roles in eleven feature films; photo.
75 Steve Brown headlines comedy show
Northern Iowan 101:39, p.2
Will perform at Lang Hall as part of the UNI Entertainment Committee program.
76 Friday, Feb. 25
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Chinese New Year Festival will take place; Comedy Show will perform in Lang.
77 Comedy show to take place at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Comedian Steve Brown will headline show and also appearing will be Big Sean and Tiny.
78 Humor in politics reaches students
Northern Iowan 101:18, p.9
Examines trend of young people getting their political information from satirical sources, such as television's "The Daily Show" mock news program.
79 'The Capitol Steps' promises to provide side-splitting humor
Northern Iowan 101:17, p.11
Description of "The Capitol Steps" performance to visit the Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC; photo.
80 Comedian Louie Anderson will perform at Coconuts Oct. 7
Northern Iowan 101:6, p.14
Louie Anderson to perform at Coconuts after postponing a performance there in July; photo.
81 Local comedy improv troupe performs at UNI, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Half-Masted 3.2 is comprised of UNI students and directed by Doug Shaw.
82 You'd be wrong to miss Wright
Northern Iowan 100:12, p.15
Comedian Steven Wright to perform here Saturday; photo.
83 Laugh 'til you're blue in the face!
Northern Iowan 98:42, p.11
A comedy show, intended to promote diversity, will take place in the Maucker Union Expansion; photo.
84 What's Up
Northern Iowan 98:41, p.4
Meetings and activities planned.
85 UNI hosts comics from Black Entertainment Television's 'Comic View'
Public Relations News Release 2001:334, p.1
Angelo Lazado, Rodney Johnson, and B-Phlat will perform in the comedy show in the Maucker Union Expansion on March 8.
86 Asian comedy group to perform
Northern Iowan 97:45, p.15
Chicago based Asian comedy group will perform as part of Asian Awareness Month.
87 Candidates, students come together for Vote 2000 rally
Northern Iowan 97:13, p.3
A political rally of local candidates and voter registration was held before the "Capitol Steps" performance; photo.
88 Political satirists to visit UNI
Northern Iowan 97:12, p.8
A group of political humorists, "Capitol Steps", will perform.
89 Vote 2000 Rally as American as apple pie
Northern Iowan 97:12, p.1
Students will be able to talk to candidates for various offices before the performance of "Capitol Steps."
90 Comedian brings humor to campus
Northern Iowan 96:52, p.1
Admission to see Peter Lipsey is a canned or boxed food item which will be donated to St. Vincent DePaul; photo.
91 Celebrate Asian Awareness Month
Northern Iowan 95:45, p.5
Asian-American Comedy Troupe will perform in Union March 26 and Asian dinner will be held in Lutheran Student Center March 27.
92 Night of comedy will benefit local food bank
Northern Iowan 95:19, p.1
TCI, Comedy Central and UNI will sponsor screenings of "South Park" and "Upright Citizen's Brigade" and comedian Ted Alexandro in Union Friday; admission is non-perishable food items.
93 Comedy event
Northern Iowan 95:16, p.14
TCI and Comedy Central presents comedian Ted Alexandro and special screening of South Park and Upright Citizens Brigade November 6 in Union; admission is three non-perishable food items.
94 Laugh your way to finding truth
Northern Iowan 94:19, p.9
Robert Weide talks about humor and films; photo.
95 Cedar Falls is not a "Second City"
Northern Iowan 93:59, p.4
Student responds to Jackie Young Holst's review of "Second City" comedy group.
96 UNI just doesn't get Second City humor
Northern Iowan 93:58, p.6
Reviewer comments on how UNI community responded to the humor of Second City.
97 The Second City contemporary comedy troupe to perform at University of Northern Iowa Friday, June 20
Public Relations News Release 1996:447, p.1
Comedy group "The Second City" will perform at University of Northern Iowa in Lang Hall Auditorium.
98 It's starting to get hot with the 1997 Spring Comedy Blast
Northern Iowan 93:47, p.9
Spring Comedy Jam tonight will feature four African-American comedians.
99 Spring Comedy Blast 9T7
Northern Iowan 93:43, p.3
Sommore, J'Vonne Pearson, Rob Allen, and Cool TLC will perform at Spring Comedy Blast April 4; photo.
100 David Orion shows UNI his many faces
Northern Iowan 93:2, p.13
Comedian David Orion performed at UNI last Thursday; photo.