Jake Clapp

Greg Morton’s witty, pointed observations — and a silky smooth, rich voice — has made him a regular for comedy clubs across the country for a couple of decades. While his bits usually focus on the hidden humor of everyday life — the inconvenience of low-flow toilets, the hazards of lawn darts when he was […]

The name is spot on: Rhythmic Circus is a crew of dancers and musicians who produce swinging, funky performances full of tap shoes, costumes, and comedy. Backed by a seven-piece brass band, and sometimes a beatboxer, a group of dancers work out a percussive, entertaining routine filled with tap, stomps, and synchronization. Rhythmic Circus is […]

The next installment of Project Baldwin will stage James Baldwin’s three-act play “The Amen Corner.” The 1954 play focuses on the role of the church in the African-American family through the story of a Harlem pastor who is confronted by her estranged husband, and the repercussions it has for not only her family, but also […]

Going on 34 years, The Capitol Steps has had some real staying power — but I guess when you’re riffing on Washington, D.C., you always have enough material. The satire group has been through five presidents, and has turned countless news headlines into song titles, like “Mock the Vote,” “How to Succeed in Congress Without […]

Comedian Barry Crimmins helped jumpstart the Boston standup scene in the 80’s after he founded the comedy clubs The Ding Ho and Stitches, which gave Steven Wright, Paula Poundstone, Bobcat Goldthwait, Denis Leary, and so many other comedians their start. A truth-teller and political satirist — he has a book out called “Never Shake Hands […]