February 7, 2015 - Broadminded, a Milwaukee sketch comedy group that's been around longer than the Iron Horse Hotel, presents "Be Our Guest", a new sketch comedy. This show will involve guests in two ways. First - and as always - the sketches will be related to the theme; for example, guest speakers on TV shows, guest books at weddings, and even house guests that, "like fish, begin to smell after 3 days" (wise words from our old pal Ben). Additionally, the broads have invited some local comedians to collaborate on few sketches; those guests will be treated to the full broadminded backstage experience, including swedish fish, coke zero, and juicy broad gossip. See the show on April 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm at Theatre Unchained's space on 1024 S. 5th St (formerly Carte Blanche Studios, which hosted the broads in 2012). The show is produced by Milwaukee Comedy, Inc and is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door; new this show, a the broads are offering 6-packs of tickets for $60. Broadminded knows how to treat a guest; Stacy works for a hotel chain, Melissa recently hosted a fetus, Megan has worked as a waitress, bartender and maid, and Anne used to give campus tours. They all like to offer people beverages and hot towels.
September 28, 2014 - Broadminded comedy, a "Milwaukee institution", is pleased to present a new sketch comedy with a ridiculously long title: "Thank YOU: Gifts, Favors, Moderate Competence and other things that we are thankful for". Catch this new comedy at The Arcade Theatre in The Underground Collaborative, 161 W Wisconsin Ave in downtown Milwaukee, aka the basement of the Grand Avenue Mall, on November 21, 22, 28, and 29. Shows start at 7:30 pm. The show is produced by Milwaukee Comedy, Inc. and is appropriate for ages 14 and up. Advance tickets are available beginning October 1, 2014, for $12. The broads are thankful for each other - and for the caffeine and booze that has enabled them to work together for so many years.
June 22, 2014 - Hooray! The broads are back at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival this year. Catch Wisconsin's Largest Comedy Event taking place August 7-10, 2014 at the Next Act Theatre space, 255 S. Water St., Milwaukee, WI. The date and time of broadminded's performance is TBA. Pre-sale tickets to the festival are available now!
February 1, 2014 - After eight years of writing and performing their own sketch comedy, the ladies of Broadminded know a few things about DIY (aka Do-It-Yourself). Need a giant mitten costume? Fashion it out of an afghan and some twine. Don't have any male performers in the group? Grab a backwards hat and mimic your brother's walk. Have an idea for a cool video? Record it on a borrowed camcorder and delve into iMovie. So, it should come as no surprise that they're tackling Do-It-Yourself topics like self help, home improvement, and Pinterest projects gone wrong in their new show, DIY. Catch this new comedy at the Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th Street in downtown Milwaukee, on April 4, 5, 11 and 12. Shows start at 7:30 pm. The show is produced by Milwaukee Comedy, Inc. and is appropriate for ages 16 and up. Advance tickets will be available for $12 beginning March 1, 2014; tickets at the door are cash only. Broadminded features the writing, performing, directing, costuming, set decoration, video editing, lighting and sound design, and everything-elsing of Stacy Babl, Anne Graff LaDisa, Melissa Kingston and Megan McGee. They've learned a lot since they started working together back in 2006.
September 19, 2013 - Broadminded, Milwaukee's premiere all-female sketch comedy group, announces Jerks, a new sketch comedy celebrating the people you love to hate. You know all those d-bags, a-holes and well, jerkfaces. Join "the broads" at The Arcade Theatre in The Underground Collaborative at 7:30 pm on November 22, 23, 29 and 30 as they send up know-it-alls, mall girls, and the fine folks at the NSA who are reading your text messages at this very moment. Wait a minute, you're thinking. Isn't that second weekend the same as Thanksgiving? Yes, indeed. Rather than entertaining your family on your own, bring them to The Arcade Theatre in The Underground Collaborative at 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue on the lower level of the Plankinton Arcade building in the Grand Avenue Mall, downtown Milwaukee. The show is appropriate for ages 15 and up, so lock the little ones in the car. (We're not really suggesting you do that. We're just getting into character for the show.) Advance tickets will be available for $12 beginning October 1, 2013. This event is BYOB. Bring your own beer or wine to enjoy responsibly at the show.
June 2, 2013 - Very exciting news! Broadminded, Milwaukee's premiere all-female sketch comedy group, will once again be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. The Milwaukee Comedy Festival features some of the best professional comedy from across the country, and it's celebrating 8 years of laughs August 1-4th! The Fest features live sketch and improv comedy, stand up and funny videos from across the country and beyond! See broadminded perform on Friday, August 2nd at 7:30PM
February 25, 2013 - Broadminded, Milwaukee's premiere all-female sketch comedy group, announces its latest show: Surprise! at the Tenth Street Theatre, 628 North 10th Street, Milwaukee at 7:30 pm on April 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2013. Surprise! features sketches that the broads can't tell you about... because then, duh, it wouldn't be a surprise, now would it. The show is produced by Milwaukee Comedy, Inc. and is appropriate for ages 15 and up. broadminded's past shows have included thematic explorations of history, science, and zombies. Surprise! is guaranteed to potentially maybe possibly contain political satire, dream sequences, catchy song parodies, and faux facial hair. Or not. The broads are particularly fond of surprises such as free food in the break room, unused gift cards, cookie bouquets, December 22, 2012, and bipartisanship.
October 7, 2012 - Broadminded announces its latest show: Participation Prize. Audiences are invited to Win, lose, or just show up at the new Arcade Theatre at 7:30 pm on November 23, 24, and 30 and December 1, 2012. Participation Prize features sketches about winning in life, losing in relationships, and showing up for everything else. The show is appropriate for ages 15 and up. The Arcade Theatre is located in The Underground Collaborative at 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue on the lower level of the Plankinton Arcade building in the Grand Avenue Mall, downtown Milwaukee. This new venue will open in the fall of 2012, and broadminded will be the second performance in the venue after Pink Banana Theatre. Over the years, the broads have collectively won a spirit stick, a 5th grade javelin badge, All Conference in everything, and third place in a tennis doubles tournament; lost hubcaps, a hamster, student government elections, and patience with each other. The broads vow to show up November 23, 24, 30 and December 1st; they hope you do, too.
July 19, 2012 - We're gearing up for our next performance at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival on Friday, August 10 at 7:30PM. The show will feature not just the broads but other improv and stand-up acts from Milwaukee and beyond. Comedy! Broads! Air-conditioning! Hooray!
May 1, 2012 - Broadminded is performing in "MKE Follies! A variety evening of Dance, Theatre, and Music." Saturday, May 19th at 9pm at Karma Bar & Grill, 600 E. Ogden Avenue. MKE Follies! is a bi-monthly event created by local choreographers Kelly Radermacher, Katie Rhyme, Karen Zakrzewski and Molly Mingey to showcase the motivated, talented, performing artists in Milwaukee. Tickets are $5 at the door, or you can purchase a ticket ahead of time from any one of the "broads".
December 18, 2011 - Broadminded announces its latest show: Broadminded Buffet. The show will run at Carte Blanche Studios, 1024 S. 5th Street, Milwaukee, with 8 pm shows on February 9, 10, 11, 17, 18. Broadminded has invited some of its most beloved friends of comedy to collaborate with them on a smorgasbord of sketches that audiences will devour. The show promises to have the musical, live, and video sketches you have come to expect from the broads themselves with a new spin from some old friends. Look for comedians from your favorite local ensembles like ComedySportz, Meanwhile, and Worst Case Scenario. The show is appropriate for ages 15 and up. Broadminded Buffet promises an all-you-can-laugh experience for the low low price of $9.99 (plus one penny).
October 9, 2011 - Broadminded announces its final 2011 show: Encyclopedia Broadtannica: complete and abridged. The show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S Kinnickinnic in Bay View, with 8 pm shows on November 11, 12, 18, 19; there is also a 4 pm matinee on November 20. Broadminded has successfully written an unbiased, humor-based revision of history that will entertain everyone from the most dedicated of history buff to the historically challenged. Encyclopedia Broadtannica features historical attack ads, Greek mythology, time travel, and current events bound for the history books. Broadminded does not guarantee the historical accuracy of their sketches, however they assure you the world is flat.
July 23, 2011 - We're gearing up for our next performance at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival on Friday, August 5 at 7:30PM. The show will feature not just the broads but other improv and stand-up acts from Milwaukee and beyond. Always hilarious, always a good time! Check it out!
May 12, 2011 - broadminded jumps into family funny with the second show in its 2011 season, Blood is Thicker than Liquor. The show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S Kinnickinnic in Bay View. Performances are at 8 pm on June 16, 23, 24, 25 and 26. In Blood is Thicker than Liquor, audiences will be treated to all new comedic sketches and videos written and performed by the broads. Family is at the heart of the upcoming show, taking you on a jump ropin’ journey through Momma drama, Sista issues, and of course the Family Feud. This show promises to be the most stress-free, guilt-free and laughter-filled family gathering you have ever experienced. Please leave your baggage at the door, and pick-up some of theirs at the broads’ new show Blood is Thicker than Liquor.View Poster
May 1, 2011 - YeeHaw! broadminded is travelin' to Austin, Texas for the Austin Sketch Fest this Memorial Day weekend (May 26-29). Anyone feel like taking a long weekend?
February 17, 2011 - We're a hit with the college kids. So says the Marquee section of the Marquette Tribune. Read article
February 10, 2011 - What a nice preview of "broadminded turns 5!" from the folks at the Cue in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Happy birthday to us! Read article
January 13, 2011 - broadminded is about to celebrate its fifth anniversary, and to celebrate the broads are throwing a party, complete with cake and party favors. Broadminded turns five: a “best of” sketch comedy show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, for 3 weekends: February 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8 pm and February 20 at 4 pm. This anniversary show will feature familiar characters from fan favorite sketches: Sally Ann Petruski, famous nannies, our founding fathers, and the ousted planet Pluto, to name a few. View Poster
November 12, 2010 - A great article about women in comedy and our current show, Lions and Tigers and Zombies?, in Third Coast Digest. Lions and Tigers and Zombies? Yes, please
November 5, 2010 - broads on TV! Here's video of our spot on The Morning Blend on TMJ4 which aired today. We missed you, Mel! The Morning Blend
November 2, 2010 - broads in the news! Check out this feature on broadminded in the November edition of the Bayview Compass. Read article
September 29, 2010 - broadminded announces the final show of its 2010 season, Lions and Tigers and Zombies? The show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S Kinnickinnic in Bay View. Performances are at 8 pm on November 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21. In Lions and Tigers and Zombies?, audiences will be treated to all new comedic sketches and videos written and performed by the broads. Get ready for musical mash-ups and a new spin on familiar characters. It’s the Wizard of Oz meets the Cranberries, pessimism meets optimism, the Far West suburbs meets the Central City. View Poster
July 20, 2010 - Last week Jimbo showed up at our rehearsal and interviewed us for the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. Read the interview! Now come to the festival!
July 5, 2010 - On Saturday, July 31 at 7:30pm broadminded performs at The Milwaukee Comedy Festival at The Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. 2nd Floor, Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Comedy Festival features a mix of top-notch sketch comedy, improvisation, stand up and more over four days, July 29 - August 1, 2010. Tickets are on sale now via their website for $15. Also, this year there will be FREE Comedy Festival Kick Off events at the Alchemist Theatre in Bay View (2569 S. Kinnickinnic Ave) featuring Milwaukee comedians. See the Alchemist Theatre website for more details. AND.... if you still need more broads.....At the Comedy Festival on Thursday, July 29th at 7:30pm there will be encore performances of sketches created for "Sketch 22" - a comedy show that is written, directed and produced within 22 hours! Some of the sketches included were written or directed by or will feature performances from members of broadminded!
June 9, 2010 - A reviews of Science and Surplus was published in the Shepherd Express this week. Check it! (View Review) We love "clever".
June 8, 2010 - Did you hear us on the radio today? We discussed our Science and Surplus show with Mitch Teich from Lake Effect on 89.7 WUWM which aired today! Here's the link to listen if you missed it. Lake Effect
May 9, 2010 - broadminded proudly announces the second show of its 2010 season, Science and Surplus. The show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S Kinnickinnic in Bay View. Performances are at 8 pm on June 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12. Science and Surplus features original comedic sketches as well as videos that hypothesize where we came from, how science and technology affect human relationships, and how Pluto feels about being deplaneted. View Poster
April 5, 2010 - Thanks to everyone who came out to see Confessions last month. Word on the street is that it was our best show yet! If you missed it, here's a blog posted about our final rehearsal: Curtains by Russ Bickerstaff. Hey, did you join our broadminded comedy fan page on Facebook yet? You really should. All the cool kids are doing it. Alright, back to writing our new show, Science & Surplus, which debuts in June. Stay tuned!
January 19, 2010 - Hey broadminded fans! Last month we did an interview with Mark Metcalf for his podcast series on Third Coast Digest, Backstage with Mark Metcalf. Take a listen as we discuss women in comedy, how we work together, and other stuff. Please post, email, and share this link with your friends, family, and anyone you think would be interested! Also, we recently created a broadminded comedy fan page on Facebook so we can have a central place for posting events, news, fan comments, pictures, etc... and let our fans know about it. Please join so we can update you on the latest broadminded happenings!
January 7, 2010 - broadminded announces the first show of its 2010 season, Confessions. The show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S Kinnickinnic in Bay View. Performances are at 8 pm on February 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26 and 27. Confessions features original comedic sketches as well as videos that humorously explore the confessions we make, the lies we tell, and the secrets we keep. View Poster
September 9, 2009 - Well, the broads are recovering from "Broaugust" and looking ahead to 2010. We've got some new shows planned with our first opening in February. Thanks to everyone who supported us over the last year. We'll be around this fall. And winter. You know, just hanging out and whatever. You should come over. We just got The Beatles Edition of Rock Band. It's really sweet. But we get to be Paul.
July 22, 2009 - broadminded announces its new show, Broadminded Road Trip: It sounded like a good idea at the time... at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S Kinnickinnic in Bay View. Performances are at 8 pm on August 14, 15, 21, 22 and 23. Road Trip features original sketches about the joys (and pains) of travel but also includes pieces about Disney princesses, people who lack common sense, and Man vs Wild. View Poster
July 15, 2009 - Ah, home sweet home. On Friday, August 7 at 7:30pm broadminded performs at The Milwaukee Comedy Festival at The Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. 2nd Floor, Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Comedy Festival features top professional comedy acts from across the country, a unique late-night Improv Jam, as well as a Teen Comedy Day. The festivities will also showcase some hilarious video comedy throughout the festivities. There will be short films, animations, parodies, music videos, and much more! The Milwaukee Comedy Festival begins with a tribute to local Milwaukee sketch and improv troupes Wednesday August 5 at the Alchemist Theatre in Bay View, with the official run of the festival August 6 - 9th, 2009 at the Off Broadway Theatre in the Historic Third Ward in downtown Milwaukee. See their website for more details and a full schedule of events!
April 28, 2009 - Broadminded will make its television debut on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 36 at 2:30 pm on Saturday May 9, 2009. 91.7 WMSE is sponsoring a free viewing party at the Hi Hat Garage, 1701 N Arlington Place, begins at 1:30 pm and will feature other drink specials, trivia, prizes, and classic broadminded videos. The half hour TV special features original sketches written and performed by the women of broadminded. It was filmed, edited and produced by MATC Television Production student Jeremy Eineichner.
February 1, 2009 - broadminded announces its latest show: Blue Plate Special. The show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S Kinnickinnic in Bay View, with 8 pm shows on February 27 and 28, March 6, 7, 13 and 14; there is also a 5 pm matinee on March 8. Blue Plate Special includes sketches about social networking sites, big pharma, buddy cops, being single and not being single, and, of course, diners. The March 7th performance is part of a benefit for the Sojourner Truth House; broadminded will donate $1 for every ticket sold plus 100% of t-shirt sales. View Poster
December 27, 2008 - broadminded is going on a road trip. We're hopping in Melissa's car (with not an inch of room to spare). Megan packed us all a nutritious organic sack lunch, Stacy brought some travel games, and Annie google-mapped the hell out of Chicago. On Thursday, January 15 at 8pm broadminded performs at The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival at the Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 Belmont. The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival is an annual event that celebrates the best in local, national and international sketch comedy. Over two weeks, 100 sketch comedy troupes will perform 125 shows. broadminded is excited to represent Milwaukee at this first-class event.
October 6, 2008 - Milwaukee’s only all-female sketch comedy group, broadminded, announces their latest show: “REWIND". Broadminded is bringing back your favorite sketches for their first ever "best of" show. You won't want to miss this fine selection of vintage broadminded sketches aged to perfection! The show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S Kinnickinnic in Bay View, with 7:30 pm shows on Thursday October 23, Friday October 24, and Saturday, October 25 and a 5:00 pm matinee on Sunday October 26. View Poster
July 6, 2008 - Thanks to all the folks who came out the Alchemist to see "Now in 3D!" over the last couple weekends. Reviews of the show were published on Vital Source Online (View Review) and in the Shepherd Express (View Review) We're looking forward to performing at the Milwaukee Sketch & Improv Festival in a few weeks. If you're an old or new fan of sketch and improv, checking out this festival is a must! Hope to see you there.
June 18, 2008 - The Shepherd Express ran this preview of our new show "Now in 3D!". Read Preview
June 1, 2008 - broadminded announces their latest show, “broadminded: Now in 3D!” which takes a humorous look at the media, from radio shows to TV commercials to blockbuster movies, through all new sketches “performed in front of a live studio audience”. The show will run at the Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S. Kinnickinnic in Bay View, on June 20-21 and June 27-29. View Poster
March 23, 2008 - Thank you to everyone who came out to see "Cookie!" at ComedySportz Milwaukee and The Alchemist Theatre. We really appreciate your support! For those of you who missed it, check out this review that ran in the March 13-19 edition of the Shepherd Express. View Review We broads are already busy working on some more hit than miss sketches that'll be coming your way this summer. Stay tuned!
March 4, 2008 - broadminded announces a new sketch comedy show, “Cookie”, featuring all new, original sketches and videos about topics such as high school reunions, dentists, pregnancy, office politics, and everyone’s favorite monster with a sweet tooth. View Poster