Tickle Me Tuesdays Comedy

Mar

Apr

The Lehigh Valley’s Premier Comedy Night at Allentown Brew Works!

Craft brewed humor! The best show in the Valley!

Professional and amateur stand-up comedians from the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, New York and many points in between have been getting together at the Allentown Brew Works to offer the region’s biggest comedy showcase.

$5 cover and a two drink minimum is all you need to tickle your funny bone all night long! The fun starts at 8:00pm. Stop in for dinner before the show and take advantage of our Tres Amigos Tuesday Night Specials.

Hosted by Ryan Hill, Bethlehem-based comic seen on stages in New York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati.

Listen Here for an Express-Times interview with Ryan Hill about his work with Tickle Me Tuesdays, the Civic Theater and the comedy scene in the Lehigh Valley.

March 16th headliner – Debbie Kasper

Debbie Kasper is one of the most versatile entertainers in the country. Besides being a two-time Emmy nominated writer, an award-winning comedian, character actor, celebrity joke-writer, and an International humor author, she is a stand-out stand-up comic who has been blowing audiences away for almost 20 years! After moving to Los Angeles, Debbie became a staff writer on the seminal sitcom “Roseanne” and was then hand-picked by Rosie O’Donnell to write for “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” for which she was nominated for two Emmys. She was awarded the best one-person show DRAMA-LOGUE Award in Los Angeles for her show “Without Me, My Show is Nothing,” which garnered rave reviews on both coasts. Her television stand-up credits include Evening at the Improv, VH-1’s Stand-Up Spotlight, and several appearances on Lifetime’s “Girl’s Night Out,” plus dozens of other national and regional television, radio and cable spots.

She is one of the few female headliners to transcend the battle of the sexes and expose people as the hilarious creatures they are. Originally from New Jersey, she spent many years in New York City honing her craft, and developing a repertoire of characters that she threads through her act like a master weaver. Her prolific writing ability allows her to create fresh material for each and every situation she’s in, always uniting the audience with immediate observations.

April 6th headliner -Joe Fernandes Joe is one of the new rising young comics to come out of the East Coast. A lifelong New Jersy-ite, Joe is a favorite at clubs, colleges, and conventions in the tri-state area and beyond. He was selected to perform at the 2008 New York Underground Comedy Festival’s Emerging Comics Showcase. With his laid back style he brings a hilarious look into his struggles with addictions, relationships, family, friendships, the world and himself that any audience can relate to.

April 20th headliner – Bob DiBuono

Bob DiBuono has established himself as one of the most dynamic acts on stage. With a sarcastic and edgy wit coupled with a high energy and animated delivery, he exposes the absurdities in life, his family and social conscious. With an “Every Man” likeability and great versatility, he moves in and out of voices, impressions and characters which illuminate his point of view connecting to audiences all around the country. Bob performs around the country in many of the clubs has been seen on E! Gossip Show, MTV’S “TRL”, The Today Show and FOX’S Red Eye. He also appears frequently on The Jim Breuer Show on Sirius and has been on Opie and Anthony on XM. Bob is currently the voice on the SPIKE TV Men’s Choice Awards commercial!

Past TMT Comics include:

February 16th headliner – Corey Alexander

Corey Alexander has taken his act country wide to a multitude of clubs including Carolines, Comix, Gotham, Funny Bone, Catch a Rising Star, Comedy Zone, and many more. The 2009 winner of Comedy Cabaret’s Stand-up Contest, Corey is recognized by his complaints of not being married (you read that correctly) and his ability to interact with the audience. He’s been seen on MiND TV, Fox Good Morning, CBS Sports Zone; heard on morning shows WMMR, WBUS, WIP, WZZO, Cool 100. Corey has also shared the stage with some of today’s stars, like Mitch Fatel (The Tonight Show), Kevin Brennan (“Best Comedian” Aspen Comedy Festival, HBO), and Jessica Kirson (MAC winner “Best Female Comic”).

March 2nd headliner – Pat House, with guest host Steve Bost!

Pat House began his comedy career/obsession at the age of 19. After four years of daydreaming in high school of being a stand-up comedian, Pat finally took his scribbled notes to an open-mic in October 2004. Having received (what he considered) a decent reaction from the audience, he immediately began seeking comedy stages all over the Philadelphia area. Attending class during the day while telling jokes at night, Pat hosted Comedy Central Live!!! in Philadelphia, took second place in Howard Stern’s “Kill or Be Killed” competition and was named one of the top up-and-coming comedians in the city by Philadelphia Weekly. By age 22, Pat was making a name for himself, performing in comedy clubs all over the Philadelphia-area while making regular local television and radio appearances such as The Kidd Chris Show on 94.1 WYSP and DigPhillyTV on NBC.Now at 25, Pat is performing as much as possible to avoid using his college education.

Rich Vos, Raymond the Amish Comic, Brian McKim, Traci Skene, Alex House, Keith Purnell, Rod Reyes, Sonya King, Alan Marx, Marc Juretus, Angry Bob, Chip Chantry, Joe Conte, and Jay Black.

If you think you have what it takes to get in the spotlight yourself, please contact Ryan Hill at ticklemetues@gmail.com or check out Tickle Me Tryouts amateur comedy night at Bethlehem Brew Works.

You can also visit the “Tickle Me Tuesdays” MySpace Page for the most up-to-date schedule of shows and performers.