Editor’s Note: As the temps begin to rise and the flowers begin to blossom, the top-tier selection of comedy shows to check out around Boston are also in full bloom as homegrown talent, national headliners, and open mics galore highlight the calendar. Live entertainment continues to make its way back into our social lives — mask up! stay safe! — and so we always want to make sure you know about cool stuff going on in the world of comedy. Enter Mic’d Up, our ongoing weekly series that details the best live comedy shows to consider as you head out and about. Below find our rundown for this week, through Sunday (May 1).
Iliza Shlesinger at Chevalier Theatre
A lot has happened since the last time Iliza Shlesinger made her way to the area, and since she’s always been more than willing to pull back the curtain on the happenings of her life in front of an audience, we couldn’t be more excited for this next visit. With all that’s gone on over the past two years, with the addition of motherhood thrown into the mix now, the Emerson alum is sure to have some great stories to share with her unbeatable verbal illustrations.
Wednesday, April 27 to Friday, April 29 at Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest St. in Medford, MA :: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. :: Tickets are $35 to $165
Ricky Velez at Laugh Boston
If you happened to catch his stand-up special on HBO late last year, then you already know the conviction that Ricky Velez brings to the stage. If you haven’t check it out, you probably should, then go check him out in this intimate setting if you have the chance. A lot of comedy is introspective, but Velez bring it to a whole new level, and you’ll be able to see what we mean this week, so don’t miss out.
Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30 at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St. in Boston :: Thursday at 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. :: Tickets are $25 to $29
Brian Posehn at The Wilbur
Wanna talk about fatherhood? Got it. Metal? Got it. Comic books and getting old? Brian Posehn has it all at the ready as he takes on The Wilbur for the very first time, during his first visit to Boston in quite some time.
Friday, April 29 at The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. in Boston :: 7:30 p.m. :: Tickets are $30
Emma Willmann at Off Cabot Comedy Club
There’s no topic safe from the scorching, honest commentary of Emma Willmann. Wading deeply in the waters of personal reflection and social commentary, Willmann’s comedy is a direct example of how to effectively go about checking the balance of keeping things light and funny, but also brutally honest and upfront.
Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 at Off Cabot Comedy Club, 9 Wallis St. in Beverly, MA :: Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. :: Tickets are $25
Tracy Morgan at The Wilbur
There’s no telling what will come out of Tracy Morgan’s mouth at any given moment, and that alone is what makes him one of the best. After having to reschedule this show, it’ll be nice to catch up with the Saturday Night Live legend and see what he’s been up to.
Saturday, April 30 at The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. in Boston, MA :: 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. :: Tickets are $59 to $75