The Milwaukee Comedy Challenge

A friendly battle of wits amongst comedians from Milwaukee and Wisconsin, with more than $2000 in Cash Prizes, at least 2.5 total hours of Paid Gigs awarded, and the opportunity to challenge themselves to be the best comic they can be. This isn’t a competition between fellow comics. It’s about challenging themselves to write great material, get bigger laughs, and become a better comic. Round 3 of The Milwaukee Comedy Challenge at The Laughing Tap on July 29 at 7 PM! Admission is ONLY $10! Ten comedians return to the stage for Round 3 of The Milwaukee Comedy Challenge, where they'll debut brand-new material inspired by the writing prompt they received the previous week. With less time, higher expectations, and tougher creative obstacles, the challenge pushes comedians to stretch their writing skills, take risks, and discover new laughs they might never have found otherwise. BONUS! You won't just be watching; you'll be part of the experience. One comedian will earn the title of Audience Favorite, winning a special prize and the satisfaction of knowing they won over the crowd. At the end of the night, a panel of judges will select the top 5 comedians who demonstrated the strongest writing, originality, and growth throughout the challenge. They will advance to Round 4, happening on Wednesday, August 5. The Milwaukee Comedy Challenge Rounds & Dates: Round 1 - Wed., 7/15 & Thurs., 7/16 - FREE admission, please register Round 2 - Wed., 7/22 - $5 admission Round 3 - Wed., 7/29 - $10 admission Round 4 - Wed., 8/5 - $10 admission Round 5 - Wed., 8/12 - $15 admission Round 6 (THE FINAL) - Fri., 8/14 - $20 admission