‘Nut up or shut up’: Tampa comedian Law Smith is finally filming a special

His birthday party and taping is ths month at The Gimmick

by Michael Murillo June 13, 2024June 17, 2025

His birthday party and taping is ths month at The Gimmick

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‘No nonsense’ comic Katt Williams kicks off two-night Tampa stand on Saturday

He’s even got an Emmy for his appearance on ‘Atlanta.’

by Kyla Fields January 31, 2024March 2, 2025

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Benefit show aims to raise money for, and spirits of, Tampa Bay comedian Steve Miller

Miller was diagnosed with stage-two bladder cancer earlier this year.

by Michael Murillo November 21, 2023April 24, 2025

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Sunshine and Coconuts: A tale of two St. Pete Beach comedy clubs

For years, 5501 Gulf Blvd. was home to a comedy club that had multiple shows every week. And it still is.

by Michael Murillo October 13, 2023July 20, 2025

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Award-winning comedian Jim Gaffigan brings ‘Dark Pale’ tour to Tampa this spring

The 56-year-old recently taped a special in Tampa.

by Min Craig October 4, 2022May 4, 2024

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Do this tonight: Crack Up Cancer benefit at the Straz

Saturday night’s comedy benefit show at The Straz helps cancer patients and families.

by Michael Murillo September 30, 2017October 1, 2024

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The Amazing Johnathan mixes comedy, magic and mayhem

The longtime performer has a run of shows at Tampa Improv this weekend.

by Michael Murillo July 27, 2017July 29, 2025

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On sale Saturday: Tim Allen at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Comedian Tim Allen’s at Ruth Eckerd Hall in November. Tickets go on sale Saturday.

by Michael Murillo July 21, 2017April 1, 2024

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Do This: Bill Engvall at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Bill Engvall visits Ruth Eckerd Hall in October.

by Michael Murillo May 3, 2017March 20, 2025

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Elayne Boosler: Comedy premises, pets and more

A Q&A with Elayne Boosler before her Mar. 9 show at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

by Michael Murillo March 7, 2017April 2, 2025

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Chappelle taps Tampa comedian Matt Fernandez for Sarasota shows

A Q&A with Matt Fernandez, who opened for Dave Chappelle earlier this month.

by Michael Murillo February 24, 2017June 9, 2025

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On Sale Saturday: Bill Maher

Comedian Bill Maher performs here in July. Tickets go on sale this Saturday.

by Michael Murillo January 10, 2017July 13, 2025

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The Laugh Tract: Shut Up, Get Odd, and See Sheryl and Jamie

The good part about summertime is there’s always a lot of things to do. The bad part is a lot of those things are outside.

by Michael Murillo August 2, 2016July 11, 2025

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The Laugh Tract: Lazy days and laughter in July

Comedy doesn’t slow down in the summertime.

by Michael Murillo July 1, 2016August 17, 2023

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Laugh Tract: Long Weekend, Less Work, More Laughs

In America, we’re free to laugh. Remember why this weekend.

by Michael Murillo May 26, 2016August 17, 2023

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Comedy Issue: An interview with Law Smith

One of Tampa’s most proactive comics talks about the craft.

by Scott Harrell November 5, 2015June 6, 2025

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Comedy Issue: Stand-up starter kit

A local veteran on how to get in front of the mic.

by Michael Murillo November 5, 2015August 17, 2023

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Comedy issue: Meet some of Tampa Bay’s leading ladies of comedy

Meet some of Central Florida’s funniest women.

by Julie Garisto November 5, 2015July 7, 2025

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On Sale Friday: Martin Lawrence at The Straz

by Michael Murillo July 29, 2015July 2, 2025

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Bo Burnham visits The Straz in October

by Michael Murillo July 24, 2015June 5, 2022

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‘Nut up or shut up’: Tampa comedian Law Smith is finally filming a special

‘No nonsense’ comic Katt Williams kicks off two-night Tampa stand on Saturday

Benefit show aims to raise money for, and spirits of, Tampa Bay comedian Steve Miller

Sunshine and Coconuts: A tale of two St. Pete Beach comedy clubs

Award-winning comedian Jim Gaffigan brings ‘Dark Pale’ tour to Tampa this spring

Do this tonight: Crack Up Cancer benefit at the Straz

The Amazing Johnathan mixes comedy, magic and mayhem

On sale Saturday: Tim Allen at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Do This: Bill Engvall at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Elayne Boosler: Comedy premises, pets and more

Chappelle taps Tampa comedian Matt Fernandez for Sarasota shows

On Sale Saturday: Bill Maher

The Laugh Tract: Shut Up, Get Odd, and See Sheryl and Jamie

The Laugh Tract: Lazy days and laughter in July

Laugh Tract: Long Weekend, Less Work, More Laughs

Comedy Issue: An interview with Law Smith

Comedy Issue: Stand-up starter kit

Comedy issue: Meet some of Tampa Bay’s leading ladies of comedy

On Sale Friday: Martin Lawrence at The Straz

Bo Burnham visits The Straz in October