Tag: Comedy

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Comedy thrives at Go Bananas

By: Grant Vance ~Staff Writer~ Go Bananas Comedy Club welcomed back Cincinnati native Alex Stone this past weekend, Jan. 29-31, in honor of his debut album to be released later this year. Making the trip back home from his current residency in Chicago, Stone was welcomed with open arms and plenty of laughs for his hour long standup set, accompanied by feature act Laura Sanders and host Josh O’Neill, a Xavier junior. Stone’s comedy succeeds in blending relatable, observational storytelling with sporadic, audience- acknowledging improvisation, creating a comfortable comedic atmosphere within the confines of his album recording self-awareness. Stone may … Continue reading Comedy thrives at Go Bananas

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Showcase: Xavier improvisational comedy

By: Grant Vance ~Staff Writer~ Xavier’s Department of Music and Theatre provides different opportunities for students in the realms of performance, stage management, technical work and theatrical design. There are dramatic, musical and comedic shows produced by the department both for theatre and non-theatre major students. In the wake of Xavier’s fall show “The Last Five Years” and its next main-stage show “Godspell,” there are plenty of different theater subgroups on campus for individuals to see, particularly in the world of Xavier improv. Aside from the entirely student run theater group, Xavier Players, the improv groups at Xavier are the … Continue reading Showcase: Xavier improvisational comedy

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Hammond to announce “SNL”

By: Zenab Saeed ~Staff Writer~ Comedian and actor Darrell Hammond is set to replace Don Pardo as the announcer on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Pardo, a notable radio and television announcer who had a successful career for the past 70 years, died in his sleep at the age of 96 on Aug. 10. In his time, Pardo served as the announcer for many NBC shows including “The Price is Right,” “Jeopardy!” and “NBC Nightly News.” His most notable job, however, was his role at “SNL,” where, beginning with the show’s debut in 1975, he was the announcer for 39 … Continue reading Hammond to announce “SNL”