Tag Archives: SF Sketchfest
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SF Sketchfest returns with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Freestyle Love Supreme,’ The Monkees, Fred Armisen and more
A Broadway production by Lin-Manuel Miranda and friends, tributes to Tony Shalhoub and The Monkees, podcast tapings galore and plenty of sketch and stand-up comics lead the lineup of the 19th annual SF Sketchfest, producers unveiled Friday.…
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Q&A: Felicia Day boldly going with sci-fi improv podcast ‘Voyage to the Stars’
While podcasts are experiencing a renaissance and anyone who’s anyone’s got one, Voyage to the Stars, which debuts Tuesday, still stands out. It’s an improv-yet-scripted comedic take on sci-fi adventure. Actress, writer and producer Felicia…
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REVIEW: The Gale stages queer improv at SF Sketchfest
SAN FRANCISCO — One of the best things about musical improvisation is that it often leads the musicians into new and unexplored territories. The same is true for improv comedy, as shown by The Gale, a…
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REVIEW: Puddles Pity Party mixes laughs with a golden voice
SAN FRANCISCO — Let’s get this out of the way up front: Puddles Pity Party is a nearly seven foot tall sad clown. He does not speak. A significant percentage of his show is about…
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Bob Odenkirk and Dana Gould a refreshing slap in the face at SF Sketchfest’s immersive Speakeasy
SAN FRANCISCO — The Speakeasy was crowded with comedians onstage and in your face Friday at SF Sketchfest presented by Audible. SF Sketchfest at the Speakeasy 7 to 10 p.m. The Speakeasy, 664 Broadway Tonight: John Hodgman…
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SF Sketchfest: Blown seal and ‘Wheels Off’ with Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s
Old 97’s frontman Rhett Miller may be a master storyteller. Just don’t ask him to tell jokes. That might make his appearance at SF Sketchfest comedy festival Sunday seem like a bit of a head-scratcher.…
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REVIEW: SF Sketchfest brings Cloud 9 to SF’s Castro with tribute to ‘Superstore’
SAN FRANCISCO — The annual SF Sketchfest comedy festival brought out the stars to San Francisco’s famed Castro Theatre for a tribute to the hit NBC comedy Superstore. The majority of the ensemble comedy cast…
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Puddles Pity Party, Rhea Butcher and more added to SF Sketchfest lineup
A tribute to Kids in the Hall, America’s Got Talent fan favorite Puddles Pity Party and Busy Philipps have been announced as additions to the 2019 SF Sketchfest lineup. Other performers and events announced Wednesday…
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SF Sketchfest returns with Carol Burnett, ‘Best In Show,’ much more
Producers of SF Sketchfest, the city’s independent comedy and arts festival, have announced the initial lineup for the festival’s 18th run, happening from Jan. 10 to 27 at venues throughout the city. Tickets go on…
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REVIEW: The Undone Sweaters bring back the ’90s at SF Sketchfest
SAN FRANCISCO — Does it smell like teen spirit in here? Or is that just the ’90s? The “Smells Like The ’90s Music and Comedy Show” at the Swedish American Hall on Friday featured The Undone Sweaters.…
