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Michigan’s touring comedy company

Big laughs.
Closer to home.

Nationally touring comedians, unforgettable hometown rooms, and every detail produced by The Comedy Series.

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$1M+Raised for organizations
32Michigan markets
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Upcoming

Laugh
near you

Find a lineup you love, choose a nearby venue, and make a night of it.

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A complete production

One call.
Whole show.

The Comedy Series turns an empty date on the calendar into a night people talk about. The talent, tone, logistics, and room all work together.

Step 1

The right lineup

Nationally touring comedians selected for your room, crowd, and preferred comedy style.

Step 2

The whole experience

A professionally shaped night, from the first announcement to the final applause.

Step 3

A real partner

An experienced production team helping your venue, organization, or company make the night work.

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Melissa Hager smiling and pointing toward the camera
Making Michigan laugh since 2016
Meet the producer

Meet Melissa Hager.

What began with one packed show at historic Fischer Hall in Frankenmuth has grown into comedy nights across Michigan. Melissa Hager books the talent, builds the room, and makes every crowd feel like part of the show.

She is a headlining comedian, producer, online personality, and relentless believer that people need more reasons to laugh together.

HeadlinerComedian and producer
64Markets Melissa has performed in
2016The first Fischer Hall show
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Melissa Hager, left, smiling with her friend Dawn
Melissa and Dawn · Photo: The Comedy Series
Featured on WNEM

Comedy series owner and friend go viral promoting Michigan to U.K. Duo

A friendship that started at a comedy show became a Michigan road trip adventure. WNEM shares how Melissa and Dawn’s videos for British creators Josh and Jase sparked the #BritsMeetMel movement.

Read the story on WNEM ↗
People are talking

Real reviews.
Real laughs.

The best proof is what people say after the lights come up.

“What a great girls night out. We laughed, we wiped our eyes, and we may have peed a little.”
Lisa F. · Comedy Series guest
“The comedy show was a slam dunk. Easiest money we ever raised.”
Carmen L. · PTL president
“The atmosphere is absolutely outstanding. Melissa is a gem. I will be back to see the next show.”
Carl · Sanford, Michigan
Inside the room

Good nights
look like this

Packed rooms, unforgettable lineups, and the people who make every stop feel like home.

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Audience members laughing together at a Comedy Series show
01 In the crowd
Melissa Hager performing beside The Comedy Series banner
02 Melissa on the mic
Bill Bushart laughing into a microphone on stage
03 Touring talent, up close
Comedy Series audience members laughing during a show
04 A night worth getting out for
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