08/27/2008
Chris White's "I Take Requests"
In 2006, stand-up Chris White (Last Comic Standing, XM Radio, HBO Comedy Festival) started taking "requests" from friends, family and strangers -- any subject they wanted to hear jokes about, he would work up a routine, perform it and post it online. Sometimes it's easy (cars, hair), sometimes it's almost impossible (quadratic equations, Newton's third law) and once it was Phil Collins.
Since 2007, all of those great challenges have been rolled into one comedy show: "I Take Requests." But it's more than just stand-up -- the night also includes trivia, great comedy videos and a grand finale that gets everybody involved. It's eclectic, clever, goofy and original, and not what you'll normally see in a comedy club -- check it out and you'll see why the Boston Globe called Chris White a "hidden gem."
11/14/2008 to 11/15/2008
Baron Vaughn
Mottley's is proud to present Baron Vaughn - one of the funniest, most talented, energetic and honest comics you could ever hope to see. He started comedy here in Boston but is now the toast of New York, where he's been seen on Broadway, at clubs, and in commercials. And he was a featured comedian at the HBO Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen in 2006. The last time he played Mottley's, people left gasping for breath. Don't be crazy; buy tickets now!
Dan Boulger, who also tore the Aspen festival to pieces, and Bethany Van Delft, one of our local favorites, support Baron on this show. Jamie Lee, Erin Judge, and Shaun Bedgood drop in for guest sets, too.
11/27/2008 to 11/27/2008
Ira Proctor
Ira Proctor is not long for this city - after tearing it up at the Montreal Comedy Festival and appearing on NESN's Comedy All-Stars in the past year, he's destined for big, big things, so you should come see him at Mottley's before it's too late!
Ira Proctor, Special Guests
12/12/2008 to 12/13/2008
The Walsh Brothers
Everybody's hometown favorites return from California just long enough to turn Mottley's inside out with their innovative frenetic comedy. They were the toast of the Aspen Comedy Festival, and we're proud to bring them to you (higher insurance premiums be damned). We're not entirely show which comics will show up to help them - but we do know Renata Tutko from the Great and Secret Show will be there. We expect a lot of surprise guests...you'll kick yourself if you miss this one!
The Walsh Brothers, Renata Tutko
01/01/2009 to 01/02/2009
Jon Fisch
Mottley's is proud to present Jon Fisch! Jon's appearances on Last Comic Standing 4, where he was the New York City Capital One Audience Favorite, gained him wide recognition and a new legion of fans. He has also been seen on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, was invited to perform at the 2007 HBO Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and is a host of 3 Men and a Chick Flick this season on the WE network.
01/09/2009 to 01/10/2009
Robbie Printz
If you've been to a comedy club in Boston in the last 10 years, you've seen Robbie Printz. One of the most-requested comics on the scene, he combines incredible charisma with the ability to cram more punchlines into a headlining set than just about anyone. He's honest, hilarious, and truly a master of the craft. He's joined by Mottley's mainstays Tom Dustin and Mike Whitman, easily the next two comics primed to break out of the local scene. It's rare you'll see a show this loaded with talent - don't miss it! And to make it even better, Vicky Kuperman drops in to represent the West Coast comedy scene on Friday night!
Robbie Printz, Tom Dustin, Mike Whitman, Vicky Kuperman
02/06/2009 to 02/07/2009
Frank Santorelli
Frank Santorelli is probably best known for his role on The Sopranos - he was Georgie, the bartender/punching bag at the Badda Bing - but we love him at Mottley's because he's one of the best comics the city of Boston has ever produced. He's been a part of the Boston scene since there was a Boston scene, and you'll be kicking yourself if you don't come see him in Mottley's intimate environment. Frank's a master of timing, and this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. He also has something special planned, but he won't tell us what. Now THAT is comedy on the edge!
Tom Morello opens the show on Friday night, with Mottley's favorite Giulia Rozzi dropping in for a guest spot. Saturday night, Shaun Bedgood returns to open for Frank. Best of the old school and best of the new school indeed!
02/13/2009 to 02/14/2009
Barry Tattle's Valentine's Day Surprise
You've seen him on Wednesdays at Mottley's, and now the Bermudan Love Machine brings his smooth skills to Valentine's weekend. This show is going to be jazzy...real jazzy. Bring your lover or your lover's lover. Shaboom. On Friday night, Jon Lincoln, Erin Judge, and Dan Boulger help Barry work his sensual magic, with music by Adam Sankowski. On Saturday, Robbie Roadsteamer, Renata Tutko, and Tim McIntire do the honors, with Adam Sankowski and Paul Hansen of the Grownup Noise providing the songs of love.
Beats the hell out of cheap chocolates and a chick flick, doesn't it? Come do Valentine's in STYLE.
02/20/2009 to 02/21/2009
Al Ducharme & Bernadette Pauley
Mottley's is proud to present two of the best comics headlining comedy clubs today - Al Ducharme and Bernadette Pauley. They're the reigning king and queen of the New York comedy scene, but they're both New England natives, and we're psyched to get them back up here. Bernadtte's been seen on Comedy Central, Fox, VH-1 and TBS, and Al's been seen on Inside Edition and HGTV, where he hosted the first season of "Mission Organization," as well as in the films "Next Stop Wonderland" and "Original Sin." Massive star power on the Mottley's stage! Our very own Bethany Van Delft hosts the show Friday night; the hilarious Stephen Donovan hosts Saturday. Don't miss this one!
Al Ducharme, Bernadette Pauley, Bethany Van Delft, Stephen Donovan
03/04/2009
Josh & Shawn's World Tour of America Kickoff Show
Please join us in helping Mottley's favorites JOSH GONDELMAN and SHAWN DONOVAN kick off their tour of America. These two great comics are planning an incredible road trip that will take them to comedy clubs, roadhouses, and biker bars all across America, and we're going to send them off in style! Join Josh and Shawn and their special guests Brian Moote, Dan Boulger, Ken Reid, Chris Coxen, Tim McIntire, Renata Tutko and Jon Lincoln for an all-star comedy event.
Josh Gondelman, Shawn Donovan, Jon Lincoln, Tim McIntire, Brian Moote, Dan Boulger, Ken Reid, Chris Coxen, Renata Tutko
03/06/2009 to 03/07/2009
First Annual Best of Mottley's Showcase
Let's be frank: this is the best comedy show you will see all year. We've packed an incredible amount of talent onto one little showcase, just to prove we can. People pay top dollar to see just ONE of these comics do a show, and you can see all of them:
Tony V
Ken Rogerson
Robbie Printz
Mike Dorval
Erin Judge
Orlando Baxter
Bethany Van Delft
Tom Dustin
Mike Whitman
Jon Rinemman hosts Friday night. And THEN Kelly MacFarland drops in to close the show on Saturday night! If you are a fan of Boston comedy, you cannot miss this. It's like Woodstock, but way, way funnier!
Tony V, Ken Rogerson, Robbie Printz, Tom Dustin, Mike Whitman, Erin Judge, Mike Dorval, Bethany Van Delft, Orlando Baxter, Kelly MacFarland, Jon Rineman
03/13/2009 to 03/14/2009
Five Funny Females
5 Funny Females is produced and hosted by Susan Alexander and features a variety of the funniest up and coming female stand-up comedians, who bring their own outrageous points of view to Mottley's.
BOTH NIGHTS - SOLD OUT
03/26/2009
Dandemonium
Dan Crohn hosts Dan Boulger, Dan Sally, Dan Hirshon, Daniella Cappolino, and DJ (Dan) Reason. That's right...a night of comedy by people named Dan!
It's Dantacular. It's the Danpocalypse. It's DANDEMONIUM!!!
04/03/2009 to 04/04/2009
Patty Ross
Mottley's favorite lady returns for another fantastic weekend of comedy. Patty Ross has done it all - appearances on NBC, HBO, ABC, Fox, Showtime and was nominated for an "American Comedy Award" for a guest-starring role in a sitcom (Roseanne). But first and foremost she is as good a standup comedian as you could hope to see. She tears the room to shreds every time she plays Mottley's, and we're happy to get her whenever we can. Patty's joined by Brian Moote and Lukas Seeley; a top notch show from beginning to end.
Patty Ross, Brian Moote, and Lukas Seeley
04/23/2009
Seize the Day Job National Book Tour
Comedians turned authors Carl Kozlowski (winner of "America's Funniest Reporter") and Tim Joyce (national headliner), are joined by Chicago's Cindy Cornelsen with Boston's own Steve Macone hosting the shindig. Copies of Carl and Tim's book, "Seize the Day Job" will be available at the show.
Carl Kozlowski, Tim Joyce, Cindy Cornelsen, Steve Macone
04/24/2009 to 04/25/2009
Dykes on Mics present Wicked Funny Humans
Amy Beckerman and Leah Dubie formed Dykes on Mics in November 2007 and in only one year have managed to make a serious impact on the Northeast comedy scene. Dykes on Mics was accepted into the 2008 Women's Center Stage Festival and were welcomed new faces at the Provincetown Art House during this year's Women's Week. Their popular NYC weekly show has been picked by Time Out New York as a BEST BET around town. They are also a hit on the road, wowing audiences and selling out venues from near and far.
April 24th and 25th, Dykes on Mics present "Wicked Funny Humans" starring Boston natives Leah Dubie (Tru TV, Here! TV) and Amy Beckerman (MTV, HBO). Hosted by Mix 98.5's Alicia Love with Special Guest Patrick Camden.
04/30/2009
Sean Sullivan's Pretty Good Show
This irreverent twist on the late night talk show format features top-notch standup, sketch, and music from an array of the top comics and musicians in New England all hosted and orchestrated by Sean Sullivan. This month's special guests are Tim McIntire, Rich Gustus, and musical guest, Nick Zaino. Also expect appearances from Nate Johnson, Sean George, Nick d'Amico, and Chris Coxen. And oh, yeah - There. Will. Be. Puppets.
Sean Sullivan, Tim McIntire, Rich Gustus, Nick Zaino, Nate Johnson, Sean George, Chris Coxen, Nick d'Amico
05/01/2009
MC Napkins Presents
MC Mister Napkins just won the Boston Phoenix 2009 Best Comic in Boston readers' choice, and we've got him at Mottley's! He's hosting a hand-picked lineup of his favorite comics: Josh Gondelman, Maggie MacDonald, EJ Murphy, and Jono Zalay. Just a tremendous show from top to bottom.
MC Mister Napkins, Josh Gondelman, Maggie MacDonald, EJ Murphy, Jono Zalay
05/02/2009
John Turco
John Turco returns to Mottley's! He was one of the very first comics we booked, and he's back for more. John's one of the sharpest, most versatile, and cleanest comics working today, and we're so glad we talked him out of playing his usual big rooms (South Shore Music Circus, Cape Cod Melody Tent, Somerville Theatre, &tc.) to come play our happy little club.
John's joined by EJ Murphy, a longtime Boston comic, who's making his Mottley's debut, and Dan Crohn, the innovative mind behind Mottley's smash hit Dandemonium show.
05/15/2009 to 05/16/2009
Jon Lincoln and Chris Coxen
Jon Lincoln (Seattle Comedy Festival) and Chris Coxen (NBC's Last Comic Standing) bring the madness of their Wednesday shows to a weekend! The hosts of Mottley's Comedy Bailout present an all-star lineup of veteran comics mixed in with their patented brand of absurd - and barely controlled - chaos. Coxen was last seen at Mottley's as Barry Tattle for a fabulous Valentine's Day show, and we can't wait to see who shows up this time.
Jon and Chris are joined by the inimitable Tom Dustin, favorite Clark E., NYC's Carolyn Castiglia, and other surprise guests!
05/28/2009
Joe List's Green Collar Comedy Tour - A Benefit for Green Corps.
Joe List hosts Tony Moschetto, Lamont Price, Mike Whitman, Daniella Capolino, Dan Boulger and Tom Dustin -- a terrific show to support Green Corps, a grassroots environmental group that travels the country fighting against climate change. Proceeds go directly to Green Corps.
Joe List, Tony Moschetto, Lamont Price, Mike Whitman, Daniella Cappolino, Dan Boulger, Tom Dustin
05/29/2009 to 05/30/2009
Tina Kim
Mottley's is proud to present Tina Kim, a former television news reporter who blends her humor with stories about dating, her wacky family, her keen observations, and so much more. She has been featured on NBC's Last Comic Standing, CNN, VH-1 and Comics Unleashed as well as many comedy festivals across the country and the world. Back in 2002, Tina produced the very first Asian-American Comedy festival in Massachusetts. It has been four years since Tina was in Boston doing her own show and she is really looking forward to seeing everyone in Beantown.
WMFO's Daniella Cappolino hosts the show. Local favorite Tim McIntire drops in on Friday, with the ever-popular John Garrison coming by on Saturday.
06/05/2009 to 06/06/2009
Jim Colliton
Jim Colliton is one of the hardest-working, sharpest, and funniest comics to ever work the New England scene. If you have ever been embarrassed about the contents of your recycling bin or tried to kill a flying bat in your house, you will find Jim's comedy hilarious. If none of these things hits home, Jim has also stolen a school bus and everyone finds that story funny.
He's been seen on national television shows like Ed McMahon's Next Big Star, Comcast Comedy Spot Light and Comedy Central Laugh Riots. Jim can also be heard on XM Satellite Radio's Comedy Channel.
Jim's joined by Mike Whitman, one of our favorite comics and a guy destined to be too big for the likes of us pretty dang soon as well as Andrew Sleighter, a west coast transplant who always blows the doors off the club.
06/12/2009 to 06/13/2009
Pride Weekend at Mottley's
Mottley's helps celebrate Pride Week in Boston with a show featuring our most popular lesbian, gay and bisexual comics. Erin Judge hosts club favorites Mehran, Greg Rodrigues, Ellen Moschetto, with Sue Fracker (Friday) and Jess Sutich (Saturday). All of these comics have appeared at the club numerous times, so you know the show's going to rock from top to bottom. Come out and enjoy this one!
Erin Judge, Mehran, Greg Rodrigues, Ellen Moschetto, Jess Sutich, Sue Fracker
06/19/2009 to 06/20/2009
James Patterson
Mottley's is proud to present James Patterson's return to Boston. James got his start at the legendary Comedy Studio, moved to LA, became a big shot, and now he's back in Boston and headlining Mottley's!
James has been seen on Comedy Central and is a regular at the Great and Secret Show (both East and West). He's joined by Great and Secret alumni Erik Charles Neilsen and Ken Reid, with our very own Bethany Van Delft hosting. When people talk about "the next generation of comics," these are the people they're talking about!
07/03/2009 to 07/04/2009
Mottley's Salutes America
Mottley's celebrates Independence Day Weekend in style! What's more American than cheap beer and the serious exercise of the first amendment? We've got an all-star lineup hosted by Jon Lincoln - check it out!
Friday: Dan Boulger,
Tim McIntire,
Big Nezz, Jono Zalay, Sara Faith Alterman (yes, THAT Sara Faith Alterman), Michele Mortensen
Saturday: Dan Boulger, Josh Gondleman, Jono Zalay, Big Nezz, Michele Mortensen
07/16/2009
An Evening with Patrick Borelli
Mottley's is proud to welcome Patrick Borelli back to Boston to perform his one-man multimedia show, "You Should Judge a Book by Its Cover," where he takes thirty of the oddest book covers and tears them a new one.
Patrick is the co-author of the book Holy Headshot!: A Celebration of America's Undiscovered Talent. He's also been published in The Onion and McSweeney's Quarterly. TV writing credits include Silent Library (MTV), Cheap Seats (ESPN Classics), Assy McGee (Cartoon Network), Delocated (Cartoon Network), Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and several Comedy Central shows. He has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, VH1's Best Week Ever, Cartoon Network's Home Movies and Assy McGee, and Public Radio's Fair Game. He also co-created the McCain Girls videos for 236.com and Thunderpoint, an animated series for SuperDeluxe.com.
Patrick is joined by his special guest Val Kappa, a Boston vet who now tours the country performing at top colleges and A-List clubs!
07/16/2009
Steve and Tony Save the World
Steve Calechman and Tony V will solve all the world's problems with one awesome comedy show. They'll have a little help from Ira Proctor, Josh Gondelman, Tony Moschetto, and other super special guests.
Steve Calechman, Tony V, Ira Proctor, Tony Moschetto
07/17/2009 to 07/18/2009
Lisa Landry
Mottley's presents Lisa Landry -- one of the most fearless and innovative women working in stand-up comedy. Her fresh take on the traditional topics of family, love and modern life earned her the distinction of starring in her own half hour special "Comedy Central Presents Lisa Landry." And a nationwide audience vote catapulted her special to third place in Comedy Central's 2008 Annual Standup Showdown. Landry is the first and only woman to ever place in the top three.
Lisa is joined by Mottley's own Jon Lincoln and other special guests. You don't want to miss this one!
08/07/2009 to 08/08/2009
Kelly MacFarland Presents
TV's Kelly MacFarland (NBC, Comedy Central, The Biggest Loser, The View) hosts a showcase of her very favorite comics. We gave her total freedom, and these are the comics she picked! Come see Kelly host Tom Dustin, MC Napkins, Robin Gelfenbien, Mike Whitman (Friday) and Brian Moote (Saturday).
Kelly MacFarland, Tom Dustin, MC Mister Napkins, Mike Whitman, Brian Moote, Robin Gelfenbein
08/14/2009 to 08/15/2009
Steve Sweeney
Boston's most legendary comedian headlines Boston's newest comedy club!
Movies, TV, casinos, theatres - Steve Sweeney's done it all, and now you have a chance to see him in Mottley's one-of-a-kind intimate atmosphere.
Seeing Steve work in a small Boston club would be like seeing U2 play a bar in Dublin - how can you say no? Plus, Mottley's favorite Steve Macone returns, with a special guest appearance by Dave Rattigan, too!
Please note that this is a Special Event, and no coupons or discounts can be used.
08/20/2009
Corey Manning Presents: STAND UP! Comedy and Race - Should We Cross the Line?
"A Black, a Jew, a few Whites and a Dominican (with one white parent) walk into a comedy club..."
This event was so successful last time we did it, we invited Corey Manning to bring it back. Corey hosts diverse group of comedians performing some of their most honest material, and then stick around for a (probably heated) discussion after the show about what goes too far and why. What better way to conduct dialogue on social change and raise awareness of diverse cultures than with comedy and alcohol? Community Change, Inc. and coreymanning.com help sponsor this event.
08/29/2009
Boston Comedy Festival - WOMEN'S COMEDY SHOWCASE
Mottley's is proud to host the Boston Comedy Festival's Women's Comedy Showcase, featuring a lineup of hilarious comics from Boston and around the country. Dig it! We have: Giulia Rozzi, Daniella Capolino, Linda Belt, Rebecca Lee Michael, Maggie MacDonald, and Sarah Tollemache.
Carolyn Plummer, Giulia Rozzi, Daniella Capolino, Linda Belt, Rebecca Lee Michael, Maggie MacDonald, Sarah Tollemache
08/31/2009
Boston Comedy Festival - IMAGINE MOVIE NIGHT
Join us for a screening of the best short comedy films of 2009, as selected by the Boston Comedy Festival. Best Funny Film Wins $1,000!
BOCH CLOUSEAU JR., by John Stimpson
MOVIE DAY, by Dan Hirshon
HARRY INCOGNITO, by Daniel Scheinert, Emerson College
LONG ISLAND VROOM-VROOM by Mike Luciano
MOTHERLY INSTINCT by Selena Coppock
"TGIF" THE MUSICAL by Carl Hansen
FOG OF LOVE by Rob Baniewicz
THE RIAA by Kevin Anderton
SAVE THE ELEPHANTS by Mick Cusimano
09/01/2009
Boston Comedy Festival - TOM DUSTIN'S DARK BLUE
Tom Dustin brings his night of dark, dirty comedy to the Boston Comedy Festival. But it's not just dirty jokes - it's some of the best, cleanest comics around working on the dark side for one night only, thanks to Tom Dustin's bad, bad influence!
Tom Dustin, MC Mister Napkins, Tony Boswell, Shane Mauss, Auggie Smith
09/02/2009
Boston Comedy Festival - THE DRESS-UP SHOW
Erin Judge and Bethany Van Delft bring their popular monthly show to the Boston Comedy Festival. You like comedy? Fashion? Pretty girls and hot guys? This is the show for you! Bethany and Erin glam it up and invite a gang of their favorite BCF performers join them - and wear their finest and funkiest clothes. And we invite the audience to do the same! Whether it's that fierce pair of earrings or those funky wingtips, the Dress-Up Show provides the perfect venue to strut your stuff. Come for the laughs, come for the contests, come for the prizes, or come just to work it.
Bethany Van Delft, Erin Judge, Chris Fleming, Ahmed Bharoocha, Myq Kaplan, Kelly MacFarland, Chantel Rae, Karen Rontowski
09/03/2009
Boston Comedy Festival - MOTTLEY'S FESTIVAL PICKS
We've held this night open for the comics we scope out during the Festival that go above and beyond the normal level of funny. We're inviting our favorites to perform at our club, and you have the chance to see a specially-selected lineup of awesomeness.
Joe List, Tony Boswell, Ken Reid, Dan Hirshon, Tim McIntire, Jono Zalay
09/04/2009
Boston Comedy Festival - LINCOLN & COXEN
The creative madmen behind Mottley's Comedy Bailout bring the craziness to the Boston Comedy Festival. A night of standup, strange characters, and total unpredictability, Jon and Chris are psyched to welcome Ryan Hamilton, Paul Ogata, Joe Wong, Keith Alberstadt and Kelly Morse for another night of madness.
Jon Lincoln, Chris Coxen, Ryan Hamilton, Paul Ogata, Joe Wong, Keith Alberstadt, Kelly Morse
09/05/2009
Boston Comedy Festival - MORTIFIED
We're proud to present our most popular show - BY FAR - for the Boston Comedy Festival.
True tales... ripped from the pages of real life! Mortified stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics and locker notes... in front of total strangers. Part comedy, part theater, part therapy. Fueled by strong word-of-mouth, Mortified has been embraced by fans across the nation with constant sold-out live events in various cities (LA, NYC, SF, Chicago, Portland, Austin, etc). Get up close and personal with the show that's been hailed as a "cultural phenomenon" by Newsweek and celebrated by the likes of This American Life, The Today Show, The Onion AV Club, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, Jane, Daily Candy and more! Real words. Real people. Real pathetic. Share the shame.
09/16/2009 to 09/17/2009
CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
Mottley's is getting better all the time. We're closed this Wednesday and Thursday so we can continue construction on Phase B!
Jeff Fairbanks, Jon Lincoln, Tim McIntire
09/18/2009 to 09/19/2009
Lamont Price Presents
Boston Comedy Festival finalist Lamont Price brings his take-no-prisoners comedy to Mottley's, and he's bringing a phenomenal lineup of the best young black comics in Boston with him. He's joined by Mottley's favorite Bigg Nez, Boston mainstay DJ Reason, newcomer Maurice Smith, our go-to guy Corey Manning (Friday) and the hilarious Alwin Barrow (Saturday). Do not miss this show!
Lamont Price, Bigg Nez, DJ Reason, Alwin Barrow, Corey Manning, Maurice Smith
09/19/2009 to 09/19/2009
Aaron Aaronson
This guy has a ridiculous name!
Aaron Aaronson
09/24/2009 to 09/24/2009
Jess Sutich Presents "A Night of Oral (Tradition)"
Join host Jess Sutich and a line-up of fabulous performers who will bare their souls and tell you funny, interesting and true stories from their lives. Proof that bad decisions plus time equals humor.
A Night of Oral (tradition) takes us back to where it all began. A peaceful and happy time before humans learned how to write. Performers come to the stage to share true unscripted stories from their lives about love, triumph, failure, happy accidents, family, and more. Hosted by comedian, Jess Sutich, who weaves it all together with her own tales for a fun and revealing night of stories. Come watch comedy get real.
09/25/2009 to 09/26/2009
Jim McCue
At six foot six, Jim McCue stands head and shoulders above the sea of 'stick to the script' club comedians. In addition to being one of the sharpest headliners in Boston, he also founded and produces the Boston Comedy Festival, which just wrapped up its tenth year! The rest of the year, Jim spends his time performing around the country and overseas, where he entertains our troops regularly.
Jim is joined by Becky Donohue, an incredible headliner in her own right, with appearances on Comedy Central, TLC, and A&E. Radio madman Stephen Donovan rounds out the show. This is going to be one hot night of comedy!
10/02/2009 to 10/03/2009
Myq Kaplan
Myq Kaplan returns to Mottley's! Myq Kaplan is a comedian named Myq Kaplan (pronounced “Mike Kaplan” or otherwise).
He has appeared on the 2008 season of Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, was voted Best Local Comedian of Boston by the Boston Phoenix, won March Comedy Madness 2009 at Caroline’s, and lots of other bragging that you can read on the “bragging” page of his website.
On Friday night, Myq is joined by Baratunde Thurston, host of PopSci's Future Of on Discovery Science and an editor at The Onion. On Saturday, he's joined by Aparna Nancherla from Last Comic Standing 6 and the DC Comedy Fest. Mottley's favorite Josh Gondelman hosts both nights. And to top it all off, NYC sensation Sara Benincasa drops guest sets for us!
10/09/2009 to 10/10/2009
Dave Rattigan
Dave Rattigan returns to Mottley's. One of the first headliners we booked, Dave's quick, dry wit makes him a popular choice at theater shows, comedy clubs, fund raisers and corporate events all over New England (he's also the guy Heidi Watney kicks out of a cab in the Olympia Sports commercial). His Dave Rattigan: Thinks He’s Funny CD has received airplay on XM and Sirius Satellite Radio and English-speaking radio stations around the globe. Also a writer, he pens the "Perfect Man" column for Northshore Magazine, and has contributed humorous pieces to the Boston Globe and Christian Science Monitor.
Supporting Dave is a who's who of our very favorite comics: Steve Macone, Ken Reid, and Rick Canavan. All these guys are destined for bigger and better things, so catch them while you can!
10/16/2009 to 10/16/2009
Black Shabbat
Dan Crohn presents an unconventional Friday night lineup of the best young Jewish comics in Boston, including MC Napkins, Alana Eisner, Mike Pincus, Josh Gondelman and Dan Sulman. That's a lot of heavy hitting hilarity, no matter what night of the week it is! Check out the Facebook event for this show while you're at it.
Dan Crohn, MC Mister Napkins, Alana Eisner, Josh Gondelman, Dan Sulman, Mike Pincus
10/17/2009 to 10/17/2009
Ryan Hamilton
Mottley's is proud to present Ryan Hamilton, one of the funniest, most charming comics working today. And it's not just us who think so - Rolling Stone named him a Top Five Comic to Watch. Heck, you probably already know this because you saw him on Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central or in one of the comedy festivals he's dominated in the last few years (Aspen, Boston, Las Vegas, and so forth). Ryan's joined by some special, hand-picked guests: Mike Whitman, one of the best young comics in Boston; and Julie Barr, a longtime Boston vet and a headliner in her own right. WHAT. A. SHOW!!!
Ryan Hamilton, Mike Whitman, Julie Barr
10/22/2009 to 10/22/2009
Ken Reid Presents "Music to My Years"
Mottley's is proud to present Ken Reid's one-man show Music to My Years.
This is Ken's third one man show ("Cusack Attack," "Very Special Episode"), and it's going to be remarkable. This is how Ken describes it: "Through stories, video clips and other media, the show details my lifelong strange relationship with music, including my love affair with Debbie Gibson, finding dead bodies in radio station lobbies, playing in a punk rock band, meeting George Clinton at a rest stop at 2:00 AM, and beating local music celebrities in basketball." We can't wait!
10/23/2009 to 10/24/2009
Artie Januario
Mottley's is proud to present Artie Januario - one of the Boston scene's most original, hardest-working comics. Artie's been steadily building his fast-paced, brutally honest act and has earned his spot as a hometown favorite. He currently makes his comedy home in a far-off, magical land called Saugus, but we convinced him to come into Boston and show you how comedy is done!
He's bringing Tim Dillon and Joe Espi with him, too, both of whom have rocked Mottley's hard in the past. And rumor has it a special guest of the Boston legend variety may stop by as well.
10/29/2009 to 10/29/2009
Matt Devlin Presents
Matt Devlin has three things going for him: a great beard, phenomenal jokes, and total fearlessness. He wraps up his cross-country tour at Mottley's, and he's bringing all his favorite Boston friends with him.
Matt Devlin, Special Guests
10/30/2009 to 10/31/2009
Mottley's Spooky-Ass Halloween Fun Time Freak Show
Mottley's does Halloween in style! You want it weird? You got it. A number of local comics do characters during their show, and we've invited all of them to be at Mottley's at once. Come see Bill King, Freddy Nachos, Stever Pate, Billy Bob Neck and more, with Ronald Reagan, Boston's Premier 80's Pop Saxophone Duo, closing out the shows. Plus Crazy Renata Tutko, Tim Var-ghoul-ish, the ever-fabulous Mehran and Cartoon Network's Ali Packard.
And if you show up in costume, you get half-price tickets! Happy halloween, baby!
11/06/2009 to 11/07/2009
Joe List
Joe List is one of the real success stories in Boston comedy. He started out at an open mike in Dorchester, and now he's back in town headlining Mottley's! You've probably seen him on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham or in one of the national commercials he's done. But we know him because he's one of the best comics working today!
Joining Joe are Tom Dustin, host of the wildly successful Dark Blue show here at the club, Jason Kanter, who returns to tear it up, and Brent Sullivan, who's making his Mottley's debut.
11/13/2009 to 11/14/2009
Shane Mauss
Shane Mauss returns to Mottley's! Shane was the very first headliner to work the club (he even mentioned us on his Conan O'Brien spot that week), and we couldn't be happier to have him back. In addition to several Conan appearances, he's also been invited to the Aspen Comedy Festival, rocked the Boston Comedy Festival, appeared on Comedy Central, Playboy TV, and even the BBC. He's a gifted joke writer, a great performer, and one hell of a nice guy.
Shane is supported on this show by local favorites Rich Gustus, Doug Chagnon (Friday), Shawn Donovan (Saturday) and Josh Gondelman (Saturday).
11/20/2009 to 11/21/2009
Harrison Stebbins
If you like comics with energy, Harrison Stebbins will blow you away. We mean this as a compliment: he's a madman. Energy, improvisation, material, charisma, this maniac has it all. And you get to see it in Mottley's intimate space. Harrison is joined by Tyler Boeh, from NESN'S Comedy All-Stars, and Ahmed Bharoocha, one of the most popular young comics in Boston.
Harrison Stebbins, Tyler Boeh, Ahmed Bharoocha
11/26/2009 to 11/26/2009
Thanksgiving
Turkey headlines this show, with stuffing, mashed potatoes and candied yams supporting. Your drunk uncle drops in for a guest set with his patented brand of awkward, inappropriate humor.
Later, Tofurky headlines our late night alternative show (no refunds).
(But seriously - enjoy time with your family and/or friends, and then we'll see you on Saturday night when you need some laughs and alcohol to recover from your family and/or friends).
11/28/2009 to 11/28/2009
Jimmy Dunn
SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY!
In addition to being a world-class comedian, Jimmy Dunn is the star of a series of Olympia Sports commercials (he drives a cab going to Fenway Park)and is also the wiseguy "voice" of the NESN dating show Sox Appeal. The former host of NESN's "Fan Attic" did comedic features from a fan's perspective for the Boston Red Sox pre-game show during the historic 2004 season, and authored a popular book on his experiences called Funnyball.
But while he's well-known for sports humor, his selection of comedic topics is a whole lot broader. In addition to working clubs, corporate shows, and theater shows around New England, Dunn has appeared on Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CMT's Hit Parade, Inside This Old House, and the movie Stuck on You, where he shared a jail cell with Matt Damon.
Jimmy's joined by Jon Lincoln, co-host of the Mottley's Comedy Bailout, as well as other great guests!
12/04/2009 to 12/04/2009
Pat O'Shea & Kendra Cunningham
It's a double-headliner kind of night, as Mottley's welcomes a couple Boston natives back home. Pat O'Shea (from VH1) and Kendra Cunningham (from the Boston Comedy Festival) hit town for one night only, with Paul Goncalves (XM Radio) holding the show together. It's going to be one great night of comedy!
Pat O'Shea, Kendra Cunningham, Paul Goncalves
12/05/2009 to 12/05/2009
DJ Hazard - ONE NIGHT ONLY
Mottley's is proud as can be to present DJ Hazard - one of the most legendary comics in the history of Boston.
Ten years of Commercial Art, Theater and Rock Bands brought DJ Hazard to the comedy stage. A founding member of the infamous Ding Ho Club (whose members include Steven Wright, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Jimmy Tingle, Denis Leary, Lenny Clarke, Brian Kiley and Barry Crimmins) Hazard went on to tour nearly all of North America, achieving near cult status along the way.
He can be seen in the award winning films Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story and Bourbon and has just wrapped shooting on The Tourist and Cold Calls. He is also the newest cast member on American Misfits on Fuel TV!
His long-awaited second CD, El Hazardo Rides Again, will be available after the show.
DJ is joined by one of his personal favorite comics, the ever-hilarious Mark Riccadonna. Buy those tickets early!
12/11/2009 to 12/12/2009
Elon James White presents "This Life in Blackness"
Mottley's is proud to present Elon James White's one man show "This Life in Blackness." Elon's hilarious web series This Week in Blackness has been an unbelievable critical success and won a ton of awards, and now he's bringing it to you live at Mottley's. Joining Elon is New York's Emily Epstein. If you like your comedy honest and smart, you better not miss this show!
Elon James White, Emily Epstein
12/17/2009 to 12/19/2009
Gary Gulman
Gary Gulman brings his All I Want for Hannukah is Christmas tour to Mottley's! That's right, you can see a guy who's done the Tonight Show, David Letterman, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, NESN, HBO and on and on and on in a tiny little club like Mottley's. Gary usually plays big theatres, but he likes us, and we love him, and you get the benefit. Buy your tickets now...some shows have already sold out, and the rest won't last long!
Gary Gulman, MC Mister Napkins, Josh Gondelman
12/26/2009 to 12/26/2009
Tim McIntire
Tim McIntire returns to Mottley's, just in time for you to flee your crazy relatives after Christmas! Tim's been called a "comic on the verge of stardom" and has released two critically-acclaimed CDs. He's been a mainstay of both the traditional and alternative comedy scenes for years.
Tim's bringing two of his favorite comics with him: Jon Lincoln and Bethany Van Delft. Lincoln hosts every Wednesday at Mottley's and was recently featured on Chronicle. Bethany hosts the ever-popular Dress Up Show here at the club once a month, too. Truly, a stacked lineup top to bottom. Come on out!
01/08/2010 to 01/09/2010
Joe Wong
Joe Wong headlines Mottley's! Joe was one of the very first comics we booked when we opened, and what a year and a half he's had since then! He's appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, been on the Ellen Degeneres show several times, and is getting ready to perform for the President! How does a guy get that big that fast? By being one of the most hilarious and charming comics to ever grace the stage!
Joe's joined by a great lineup, including Rick Canavan, Andrew Meyer, and one of the best young jokewriters in town, Matt D. Don't miss this one!
01/15/2010 to 01/16/2010
Kelly MacFarland
Kelly MacFarland has an extensive and well-rounded resume including comedy clubs, theaters, colleges and several television appearances. She has been the opening act for the international craze Puppetry of the Penis. She has opened for Melissa Etheridge and LeAnn Rimes at both the Cape Cod Melody Tent and South Shore Music Circus. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. You may recognize her from season one of NBC's hit reality series, The Biggest Loser. Kelly worked along side Fred Willard as part of the rambunctious news team of “TV Network” on Turner Entertainment’s broadband site, SuperDeluxe.com. But mostly, she's incredibly talented, extremely funny, and as captivating an entertainer as you could ever hope to see.
Kelly's joined by Paul Virzi and Dan Crohn on Friday night, and Shawn Bedgood and radio's Alicia Love on Saturday. That's a lot of show!
01/21/2010 to 01/21/2010
Stripped Stories
Every month in NYC Giulia Rozzi (MTV, VH1) & Margot Leitman (Spike TV, Conan O'Brien) invite comedians, musicians and guests to reveal hysterically honest stories about their sex lives. Giulia and Margot will also each reveal their own juicy stories amidst games, audience interviews and hookups... hopefully. And now they've starting bringing this hilarious and uniquely revealing show to Boston!
Giulia and Margot are joined by Mehran, Cyndi Freeman, and musician Laura Burns.
01/22/2010 to 01/23/2010
Brian McKim & Traci Skene
Mottley's is excited to welcome Brian McKim and Traci Skene! All the way from Philadelphia, these talented comics used to play all over Boston back in the day, and Mottley's is bringing them back! Brian's been seen on all kinds of syndicated and cable TV shows including "Evening at the Improv," "Into the Night," "Star Search" and on "The Bob & Tom Show."
Traci's was named "Funniest Woman in Philadelphia," which led to her first national television appearance on "The Wil Shriner Show." She appeared on VH-1's "Fools for Love," "VH-1's Standup Spotlight," and A&E's "Comedy on the Road."
Mottley's is proud to welcome these two veteran comics to our humble little club! Our very own Tom E. Morello hosts the show on Friday; Gary Petersen hosts on Saturday. Don't miss it!
01/28/2010 to 01/28/2010
Smarternative!
It's smart! It's alternative. It's Smarternative! This show is a collection of the hottest rising stars in Boston (Steve Macone, Chris Fleming, Ahmed Bharoocha, Renata Tutko and Matt D.) who all have one thing in common: they're different. It's like all those people your friend told you to check out are doing a show together. Each performer has a unique performance style and worldview. Some of their jokes were scribbled on napkins at 3am, some were written at Oxford. Either way, it will be like nothing you've ever heard before. Topics to be discussed include the tried and true comedy club hits like: The personification of time, ducks, the metaphysics of feeling numb, the bloody meat guy at the grocery store, religion as jellybeans, and this really great old lady face that hurts to look at.
Steve Macone, Chris Fleming, Ahmed Bharoocha, Renata Tutko, Matt D
02/04/2010 to 02/04/2010
The Fro Show
Some of the best comics in Boston with definitely the best hair in Boston! Chris Pennie, Doug Chagnon, Dan Hirshon, Lamont Price, and DJ Reason rock their fros and our stage for your entertainment. Got a fro of your own? Enjoy a $2.00 per ticket discount for being so bold and beautiful.
Chris Pennie, Doug Chagnon, Dan Hirshon, Lamont Price, DJ Reason
02/05/2010 to 02/06/2010
Mike Dorval
Mike Dorval returns to Mottley's! He was one of the very first comics we ever had, and we're excited to get him back.
Mike has been featured in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots, numerous television commercials, and stars in the upcoming independent film, "Dick Spicketts". In the past year, he toured overseas, entertaining thousands of US military personnel abroad. His one-man show "Death By Chocolate" just finished a sold-out run at the ICA as well.
Mike's joined by the Fro Show's Chris Pennie, Dan Crohn (Friday) and Dan Boulger (Saturday).
02/11/2010 to 02/11/2010
The Dress Up Show
Bethany and special guest host Mehran glam it up and bring a gang of their favorite local comics with them - and wear their finest and funkiest clothes. The audience is invited to dress up, too...every month it's a who's who of the hippest and hottest, plus contests, great comedy, and the kind of fun you only find at Mottley's!
This month's show features John Garrison, Chris Penne,Danny Leary, Tammy Two Tone, Big Nezz & Big Lez and more!
02/12/2010 to 02/13/2010
Kenny Zimlinghaus from Sirius XM's "Cosmo Radio"
Siruis XM host Kenny Zimlinghaus got his comedy start in Boston, and he returns to rock Mottley's! What better way to celebrate an early Valentine's Day than with the host of Sirius XM's "Cosmo Radio?" This one's going to sell out fast, so you should buy your tickets EARLY.
Supporting Kenny is a great lineup: Dave Rosinsky, Lamont Price, and Dan Crohn (Friday only).
Due to popular demand, we've added a 10:15 pm show on Saturday night!
02/19/2010 to 02/20/2010
Tony Moschetto
When Bill Burr calls someone "!#&$ing great," you know they must be good! Mottley's is glad to welcome Tony Moschetto back for another headlining weekend. He's an incredible comic and filmmaker, and a true original on stage. Tony has appeared on Comedy Central's "Stand up Stand-up" as well as "The Really Naked Truth" on the Playboy Channel. He plays regularly in Boston, New York and has performed at the Laugh Factory and Improv in Hollywood and at the legendary Comedy Store at Picadilly Circus in London.
Tony's joined by Sean Sullivan (as seen on Comedy Central) and Andrew Mayer, one of our favorite new comics.
02/25/2010 to 02/25/2010
Clean Women, Dirty Jokes
Kelly MacFarland (Comedy Central), Bethany Van Delft (Boston Comedy Festival), host Maria Ciampa (Women in Comedy Festival), and special guests aren't usually this crass onstage. But they are tonight at Mottley's, so deal with it, a@@holes!
Maria Ciampa, Kelly MacFarland, Bethany Van Delft, Laura Ficocello, Special Guests
02/26/2010 to 02/26/2010
Tom Dustin's Dark Blue
Tom Dustin is a bad influence.
He's talked a number of comics known for working clean into coming to Mottley's to do the dirty jokes they never get to do. Come see Gary Gulman, Dan Sally, Peter Bowers, Craig Murphy, Dave Thompson and Andy Ofiesh work the dark side for one night only!
02/27/2010 to 02/27/2010
Martin Plant with Tim McIntire and Ken Reid
Direct from the U.K., Mottley's is excited to welcome Martin Plant to the club! He's one of Britain's best up and comers and is described as "One of the sharpest minds in the business."
"Leading the Horses," his U.S. debut, explores (with no holds barred) the ridiculousness and naturally funny in the world around us. Martin takes on everything from religion to smoking bans to menial jobs when he lets rip with his own unique brand of venom, complete confusion and disdain for the world around him, which has brought him rave reviews all over Europe, and now Boston, too!
He's joined by Ken Reid and Tim McIntire, two of our very favorite (or should we say "favourite")comics!
03/04/2010 to 03/04/2010
Mortified
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT!
True tales... ripped from the pages of real life! Mortified stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics and locker notes... in front of total strangers.
Part comedy, part theater, part therapy. Fueled by strong word-of-mouth, Mortified has been embraced by fans across the nation with constant sold-out live events in various cities (LA, NYC, SF, Chicago, Portland, Austin, etc).
Get up close and personal with the show that's been hailed as a "cultural phenomenon" by Newsweek and celebrated by the likes of This American Life, The Today Show, The Onion AV Club, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, Jane, Daily Candy and more!
Real words. Real people. Real pathetic. Share the shame. www.getmortified.com
03/05/2010 to 03/06/2010
Giulia Rozzi
We are proud to present Giulia Rozzi! We first met Giulia when she came through the club with Jon Fisch, and we were immediately fans. Since then, she's returned to host Stripped Stories and has become one of our very favorite headliners!
Giulia's been seen on MTV, CNN, Italian MTV, VH1's bestweekever.tv and in sketches on Jimmy Kimmel. Her work has been featured in Playgirl, Glamour and Bust magazines. Recently she was an associate editor and a contributor for the Mortified books as well as a co-producer of the east coast Mortified shows.
She's joined by New York's Brent Sullivan, plus Dan Crohn (Friday) and Ken Reid (Saturday). What a great show!
03/10/2010 to 03/10/2010
Mottley's Comedy Bailout
As seen on Chronicle!
The economy stinks, but Mottley's has you covered! Join us for our own form of economic bailout - until further notice, Wednesdays are just $8.00. College kids get in for $5.00. And if you bring a copy of your layoff letter or an unemployment check stub, we'll let you and a friend in for free! And as always, Miller High Lifes are only $2.50...now that's how you fight a recession.
03/11/2010 to 03/11/2010
First Annual Comedy Showcase and Chili Cookoff
Mottley's continues to innovate!
Lots of comedy clubs have comedy contests. YAWN. Only Mottley's takes it to the next level and invites some of the best and most famous comics this city's ever produced and pits them against each other on the only battlefield that matters: THE CHILI COOKOFF. Tony V, Kelly MacFarland, and other legendary Boston comics compete - your ticket price gets you in early to taste the chili, too. The winner of the contest gets to headline the show.
This show is sponsored in part by Zuma's Tex Mex, and all proceeds go to the Greater Boston Food Bank.
03/12/2010 to 03/13/2010
Juston McKinney
Juston has appeared numerous times on a The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno and several times on Comedy Central, including his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents special. He is by far one of our favorite acts, and his shows usually sell out quick. You should buy those tickets sooner rather than later!
Supporting Juston are Rich Gustus (Comedy Central) and Jeff Koen, so the whole show is going to rock from top to bottom.
03/17/2010 to 03/17/2010
Mottley's Comedy Bailout
As seen on Chronicle!
The economy stinks, but Mottley's has you covered! Join us for our own form of economic bailout - until further notice, Wednesdays are just $8.00. College kids get in for $5.00. And if you bring a copy of your layoff letter or an unemployment check stub, we'll let you and a friend in for free! And as always, Miller High Lifes are only $2.50...now that's how you fight a recession.
03/18/2010 to 03/18/2010
The Mehran Show presents: IGNORANT
Mehran is one of the most fearless and funny comedians Boston's ever seen. We've been HUGE fans of is from the moment we met him, so we asked him to produce and host a show for us once a month, and it's one of our most popular.
This month's show is called IGNORANT- Mehran hosts comics doing their most honest material about ignorance - their own and other people's. Some of the best comics in Boston baring their souls.
03/19/2010 to 03/20/2010
Mottley's Presents - Comedy Showcase
Mottley's brings you a showcase of our very favorite comics from the Boston scene, including NESN Comedy All-Star Tyler Boeh, Reggie Williams, Ellen Moschetto, Matt D, Bethany Van Delft (Friday) and the Cartoon Network's Alicyn Packard (Saturday). Nice long sets from Boston's best - only at Mottley's!
Matt D, Reggie Williams, Tyler Boeh, Ellen Moschetto, Bethany Van Delft, Alicyn Packard