Stavros Halkias Archives - Vanyaland https://vanyaland.com/tag/stavros-halkias/ The proven voice in music since 2013 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:36:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://redefined.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/31135224/cropped-V-SOCIAL-2023-32x32.png Stavros Halkias Archives - Vanyaland https://vanyaland.com/tag/stavros-halkias/ 32 32 Mic’d Up: Stavros Halkias gets dreamy as hell in Boston https://vanyaland.com/2025/12/10/micd-up-stavros-halkias-gets-dreamy-as-hell-at-the-wilbur/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:13:50 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10042757 The Ravens might be having a tough go of it this season, but fortunately the city of Baltimore is still exporting the good vibes via Stavros Halkias, so we here in Patriots territory shall remain content, at least throughout this weekend. Ready to port for a jam-packed weekend at The Wilbur consisting of four shows over two days starting on Friday (December 12), Stavvy’s Dreamboat tour makes its way to the city for a special run that will effectively bring […]

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]]> Adam Ray preps the big questions for his Wilbur debut https://vanyaland.com/2025/09/24/adam-ray-preps-the-big-questions-for-his-wilbur-debut/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:20:30 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10042383 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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]]> Wanda Sykes reminds us to use our manners at Chevalier Theatre https://vanyaland.com/2025/07/24/wanda-sykes-reminds-us-to-use-our-manners-at-chevalier-theatre/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:58:23 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10042066 In a time where decorum and etiquette seem to be largely out the window, Wanda Sykes is making her back to the stage to remind us to use our manners. As announced earlier this week, Sykes will be making her way back to Medford on October 12 for one night at Chevalier Theatre, as part of her upcoming Please & Thank You tour. As if having a legend of Sykes’ caliber back in town was exciting enough, the one and […]

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]]> Stavros Halkias pulls the ‘Dreamboat’ into the harbor this winter https://vanyaland.com/2025/04/30/stavros-halkias-pulls-the-dreamboat-into-the-harbor-this-winter/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:52:13 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10041280 New Englanders haven’t even had the chance to complain about how warm it is yet, but Stavros Halkias already has us looking forward to the winter, solely based on the fact that he’s dropping anchor in Boston again. As announced earlier this week, Halkias will be making his way back to the city with one night at The Wilbur on December 13, as part of the second leg of his Dreamboat tour. It will mark the first time the Baltimore […]

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]]> Stavros Halkias remains cautiously optimistic following his latest special https://vanyaland.com/2023/12/13/stavros-halkias-remains-cautiously-optimistic-following-his-latest-special/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:12:58 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10036734 Although the city of Baltimore is experiencing the most success it’s had in terms of its sports teams in more than a decade, there’s an argument to be had that Charm City’s new favorite son is, in fact, Stavros Halkias. At least the reaction to his new special, and the creative renaissance he’s been on this last year and half, would have you thinking that way. With the release of his first Netflix special, Fat Rascal, which premiered on the […]

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]]> Year in ReView: Vanyaland’s favorite stand-up comedy specials of 2023 https://vanyaland.com/2023/12/12/year-in-review-vanyalands-favorite-stand-up-comedy-specials-of-2023/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:50:00 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10036764 With each passing year, it seems as though more avenues open up for artists, specifically comedians, to unleash content in unique and exciting new ways. In 2023, there was no exception to that idea, as a venerable ocean of specials, albums and overall digital content made its way into the world via numerous outlets aside from the usual goliaths like Netflix and HBO. We saw the birth of new independent comedy-centered record labels, comedians opting for self-produced specials on YouTube, […]

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]]> Bert Kreischer announces 2nd annual ‘Fully Loaded Comedy Festival’ https://vanyaland.com/2023/03/09/bert-kreischer-announces-2nd-annual-fully-loaded-comedy-festival/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:03:40 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10033649 He’s back, he’s once again shirtless, and most likely a little buzzed. But more importantly, Bert Kreischer is coming at you fully loaded and ready to party, and he’s bringing quite a few of his funniest friends along for the ride. As announced on Wednesday (March 8), Kreischer is curating another bummer-free summer in 2023 with his 2nd annual Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, a 16-city trek visiting some of the most iconic ballparks around the country, in addition to non-ballpark […]

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]]> Mic’d Up: Stavros Halkias, John Mulaney, Ryan Niemiller, Jeff May https://vanyaland.com/2023/02/21/micd-up-stavros-halkias-john-mulaney-ryan-niemiller-jeff-may/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:08:23 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10033473 Editor’s Note: It’s hard to believe we’re at the halfway point of February already, but 2023 is already showing that it isn’t slowing down for anyone — and to our benefit, neither is the comedy game. With homegrown talent, national headliners, and open mics galore highlighting the calendar, the plethora of powerful comedy in and around the city continues to climb higher than that electric bill, and we’re here to help you take a bit of a breather from the […]

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]]> Year In ReView: Vanyaland’s 22 favorite comedy releases of 2022 https://vanyaland.com/2022/12/14/year-in-review-vanyalands-22-favorite-comedy-releases-of-2022/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:03:00 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10032796 As last year came to a close, Vanyaland suggested that perhaps the comedy game in 2022 would harbor even more creative ingenuity than the year before, and wouldn’t you know it, we were right. So, we’ll gladly take that pat on the back at a later date, but for now, let’s focus on the stand-up standouts who really shined through a vast sea of specials and albums aplenty to deliver top-quality art in all forms, from dick jokes and tales […]

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]]> Margaret Cho is prepared to be ‘Live & Livid’ at The Wilbur https://vanyaland.com/2022/12/07/margaret-cho-is-prepared-to-be-live-livid-at-the-wilbur/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:18:00 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10032726 We’ve always known Margaret Cho to be a passionate and brutally honest artist. Now come 2023, she’s got ready to be live and livid, and she’s bringing her gripe to Boston. Announced earlier this week, the critically-acclaimed comedian, author, and activist will be embarking on a spring tour in 2023, dubbed the Live & Livid tour, which includes one night on the Wilbur stage on April 13. It’s been a hot minute since we last heard from Cho in terms […]

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