Chicken Comedy: For “All the Chicken You Can Eat, and All the Comedy You Can Handle,” Memories is the place! Hosted by Milwaukee’s favorite weather man and all around funny guy, Rob Haswell, our Chicken Comedy nights are all the rage and the perfect way to laugh away the winter blues. A full bar is available starting 45-minutes prior to the show, so come early and enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail at a fraction of the price you would pay at a traditional comedy club. Or, you can wait for dinner- unlike pricey comedy clubs, there is no drink minimum at Chicken Comedy nights! These high-energy, sell-out shows start out in true Memories dinner show fashion- great food- and lots of it!

Our world-famous broasted chicken is so juicy and flavorful, it’s reason enough to make the trip! It is served with a full all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, complete with coffee, tea, and milk. Once your belly is full, get ready to laugh til it hurts! Memories hires nationally renowned comedians sure to leave you with a smile on your face!

Doors Open: 5:45 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Show:  8:00 pm

$20 Dinner and Show
$14 Show Only

2010-2011 Season Line-up

November 27, 2010
Paul Frisbie
Paul Frisbie works out of Chicago, IL. He's a regular at clubs like Zanies', the Improv and the Funny Bone. He appears at casinos, colleges and corporate events all across the United States, and also works the cruise lines upon occasion. He has performed in all 50 states and in six foreign countries.

Frisbie has appeared on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show and was recently the subject of a feature story in the Chicago Tribune Magazine. It's believed that Frisbie was the first comic on the planet to post a web site, which was subsequently featured in the nationwide bestseller, Netmarketing. Frisbie's own book, The Chicago River From Your Window is currently available at Barnes & Noble Booksellers.

Frisbie is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Champaign, where he owned and operated nightclubs and a laundromat/bar. He sold his clubs in 1992 to work full time as a standup comic and freelance writer.

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January 8, 2011
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly is a national touring comedian who headlines comedy clubs from coast to coast. His television appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, Showtime Comedy Club Network, Fox Television, Comedy Central and the Arts and Entertainment Network.With real life humor and a unique physical style, Kelly is a master storyteller and quick ad-libber. Audiences recognize themselves in his interactive and hilarious routines.Chicago's funniest, most intelligent comedian says Chicago Magazine. A stand-up comedy All-Star says the Tribune. Paul Kelly is the WGN Comedy Bowl champion and finalist at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition

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January 29, 2011
Mike Toomey
Known best for his appearances on The WGN Morning News portraying characters like Skip Parker, Russell B. Johnson, Batman, Greg Smith the vampire, Lord of the Limmerick, William Henry Harrison, and many others, Mike Toomey has also been a favorite at comedy clubs and special events since 1982. Mike has appeared in concert with such names as George Carlin, Sam Kinison, Joan Rivers, Wayne Newton, Weird Al Yankovic, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Reba McIntyre. He has performed on several television programs including HBO’s U.S. comedy Arts Festival in Aspen Colorado; MTV’s Half Hour Comedy Hour; and A&E’s Comedy on the Road. The Chicago Tribune calls Mike, "One of the funniest and most talented performers to ever work in Chicago." For an evening of uncontrollable laughs, Mike Toomey is a sure choice!

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March 26, 2011
Chris Barnes
An audience favorite at Memories, Chris Barnes knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian since he was 6 years old.  This Milwaukee native has performed throughout the Midwest, the South, and the East Coast since 1980, working with such legends as Bill Cosby, Sinbad, Andrew Dice Clay, JJ Jimmy Walker, and many others.

Barnes can best be described as a high energy comic that will take an audience and keep them laughing as he interprets his experiences of life.  The man of many faces, his personality and facial expressions will bring the audience to life.

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April 20, 2011
Sonya White with Janet Kane

Sonya White
Originally from Virginia, her southern charm combined with big city street smarts created a show that won her multiple appearances on CBS’ “Star Search” and a promo spot on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing 4.” 

Her observational comedy is enhanced by dead-on impersonations and appropriate sound effects.  Other TV credits include Oxygen’s “Girls Behaving Badly”, a colorful character on “The Jerry Springer Show”, and a cartoon impression for Cartoon Network’s “Pick Your Shorts”. 

Join us as Sonya share her real-life experiences and her fond-but-irreverent interactions with friends, family, and the world at large.

Janet Kane
The official “Stand- Up Comic” from a family inspired by Dad’s sense of humor, Mom’s imagination and 8 kids vying for attention.

This maven of mischief learned early on that her silly antics and funny repartee would earn her acceptance, applause, and laughter.   Janet’s ability to slip into “smarty pants” makes her the perfect icebreaker at a party or any comedy event.  Her jokes spin off the challenges of everyday life, friends, family and the corporate workplace.  Janet delivers her material like everyday was “Casual Friday.”

Janet has performed at comedy clubs, one nighters, and private venues throughout the country.  She loves to meet knew people; so don’t miss this comedy concierge!

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Rob is an award winning broadcaster and actor and has been a part of many broadcast, theatrical and film projects. Starting in radio while still in high school, Rob quickly discovered he had a talent for the medium and went on to become one of the main on-air talents at major radio stations across Canada.

Next he made the jump to television where he was part of the flagship program "Good Morning Toronto" on Canada's Weather Network.  From there he made the jump to the U.S. where he went to work for CBS and most recently FOX as the morning meteorologist.

Along the way, Rob also tried his hand at acting, landing roles in several national commercial campaigns as well as some film projects.

Rob also had a career as a comedian appearing in clubs across Canada and the United States and making appearances on a few television shows.

We are thrilled to have him as our host of “Chicken Comedy” events.