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Nick Offerman sculpts a fine night of comedy at Chevalier Theatre

Jason Greenough — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:45:57 +0000

As the age-old question goes “How much Nick Offerman could a man offer if a man could offer a man named Nick?” The answer, apparently, is at least one show’s worth in Medford in 2026, and we’re delighted at that fact. As announced earlier this week, the accomplished actor, comedian, and resident romantic woodworking lumberjack will be making his way back to Medford’s Chevalier Theatre on April 18, as part of his expanding Big Woodchuck tour. In support of his […]

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Steph Tolev is keepin’ the blood pumping at The Wilbur

Jason Greenough — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:24:44 +0000

Although the holiday season generally makes folks feel warm and fuzzy, and softens the heart, Steph Tolev is pledging to keep things hard in the new year. As announced earlier this week, the Canadian comedy all-star will return to the road with a brand new hour, which she will bring to The Wilbur on April 11 as part of the next leg of her Keepin’ Em Hard tour. It will mark Tolev’s first show in Boston since she threw down […]

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Sam Jay brings it back home to spit some truths at The Wilbur

Jason Greenough — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:05:19 +0000

Not only is home where the heart is, but it’s also where your people vibe with you the hardest – and that’s especially true for Sam Jay, as we will see firsthand once again come next spring. Per the announcement shared earlier this week, the stand-up powerhouse and Dorchester native will be making her way back home for another throwdown at The Wilbur on May 2. With a brand new hour in the works following the success of her 2023 […]

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V3 Weekend: Dangerous Toys, Iliza Shlesinger, ‘Enter The Void’

Michael O'Connor Marotta — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:42:33 +0000

Editor’s Note: Welcome to V3 Weekend, Vanyaland‘s guide to help you sort out your weekend entertainment with curated selections and recommendations across our three pillars of Music, Comedy, and Film/TV. It’s what you should know about, where you need to be, and where you’ll be going, with us riding shotgun along the way. Music: Dangerous Toys at The Met Hard n’ heavy rock n’ roll is having a moment. From Pussycat to Pearcy, bands of the retroactively rebranded “hair metal” scene are once again packing […]

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Mic’d Up: Iliza Shlesinger puts exclamation on her Medford return

Jason Greenough — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:49:53 +0000

Any year in which we get a new special from Iliza Shlesinger is a year in which we are better off. Now, as we start to see the closing frames 2025 in clear view, the powerhouse herself is returning to the area to bring the heat in person, and put some extra punctuation on a very successful year. With a one-two weekend punch of shows planned for Medford’s Chevalier Theatre starting on Friday (November 14), the global comedy star and […]

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617 Q&A: Colin Hay forever remains a storyteller at work

Michael Christopher — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:50:49 +0000

One of the biggest acts of the initial MTV era, along with Duran Duran, Talking Heads, The Stray Cats, and Pat Benatar, was Men at Work. Led by the Scottish-born Colin Hay, the Australian exports were known for a series of video clips that aired around the clock, filled with peculiar imagery to match the equally idiosyncratic songs. It was almost like an introduction to another culture, “where women glow and men plunder,” as detailed in the chart-topping hit “Down […]

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‘Napoleon Dynamite’ won’t forget the crystals at Chevalier Theatre

Jason Greenough — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:27:25 +0000

Heat up your dang quesadilla, pack your pocket full of tots, and get some pampers for you and your brother while you’re at it, because the spirit of Napoleon Dynamite is on its way back to the area. As announced earlier this week, the pride of Preston, Idaho — and the entire Gem State in general — is making its way to Medford, as three stars in Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries are packing up the Dodge Santana […]

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Mae Martin plays very much alive with ‘The Possum’ at The Wilbur

Jason Greenough — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:14:45 +0000

The go-to defense for a possum may be to play dead, but by no means does Mae Martin intend on following suit. In fact, they are very much alive and ready to show it in Boston. As announced earlier this week, Martin – one of the comedy game’s brightest stars – is making their debut at The Wilbur in the spring, as they’ve planned a night at the legendary venue for April 8, as part of their upcoming Possum tour. […]

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Trevor Noah makes his way back to the Chevalier Theatre spotlight

Jason Greenough — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:40:55 +0000

Distance can surely make the heart grow fonder, and that can’t ring any truer in this instance as Trevor Noah has planned his return to the area after quite a bit of time away. As announced earlier this week, Noah will be making his way back to Chevalier Theatre in the new year, with one show currently on the docket for February 1. while we still may not be used to not seeing him every night as the host of […]

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Adam Ray preps the big questions for his Wilbur debut

Jason Greenough — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:20:30 +0000

After assuming the satirical identity of Dr. Phil – and being damn good at it — Adam Ray is taking a step back into the stand-up spotlight to ask the big questions surrounding his own career. As announced earlier this week, Ray is making his way back to Boston in the early days of 2026, as his Who Is Me? tour hits The Wilbur on January 16. The News of Ray’s debut at the legendary venue comes after years on […]

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