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Tommy Savitt traveled all the way across the country and performed in 2 Treehouse locations in one night. No he isn't Santa but he is hilarious!

Tommy stared off in Danbury at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn. Then, directly to the Treehouse at the Savin Rock Roasting Company in Stratford.

Special thanks to Deb Keiser for writing this 7-29-2010 article for GO Magazine

Nick DiPaolo literally had audience members bellied over laughing in a packed room at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn in Danbury on Saturday, July 17th. 

DiPaolo tells Mike Tuccio, correspondent for GO Magazine, in this July 15th, 2010 article that watching Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show" do his monologues is what made him get started in comedy.

If you haven't seen Nick yet...you have to!

Dom Fig is high energy, extremely friendly, and 'fall over laughing' funny.  He does this character that will make you cry it's so funny!

Dom got his start at the original Treehouse and now he has played every where from Hollywood to New York!

Special Thanks to Michael Tuccio for this June 3rd, 2010 GO Magazine article.

Steve Scott loves what he does! He takes pride in his work and his supporters.  In this picture for this GO Magazine article May 27th, 2010, you can see Steven taking some time out to sign autographs for his fans!

How clever? He even came up with that one.

Steven had the crowd laughing the entire time at his 'clean' jokes on Saturday May 29th at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn in Danbury.

Mark DeMayo is not only good looking, he is absolutely hilarious too!

Mark jokes about how his daughter is taking hip-hop lessons.  He tells her to either stop dancing the way she is or teach her mom!       

Mark had everyone belly laughing at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn  in Danbury on Saturday, May 22, 2010.

GO Magazine - May 20, 2010

Mike Jacobs is one funny guy!  You'd never believe he has only been in the business for the past 2 years.  Mike works with big bucks during the day, but he has a passion for what he does at night, COMEDY!

Mike told Deb Keiser, writer for GO Magazine (the entertainment supplement of the Danbury News Times, the CT Post and the Stamford Advocate), in this April 29th, 2010 article that his favorite venue is the the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn in Danbury!

Thanks Mike!

Eddie Clark filled the room at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn in Danbury on Saturday, April 17th.  Even Deb Keiser, writer who interviewed Eddie for this GO Magazine article on April 15th, 2010, came out to check him out live!

Did you know???

Eddie used to be a cop and he Loves NASCAR and he has a weekly NASCAR update on his website called the NASCAR Minute!!

From Shakespeare to comedy!

David Lee Nelson has a masters in Shakespeare and now is a full time comedian.

David told Deb Keiser from GO Magazine that you have to see him perform to get a lot of his jokes and, on Saturday April 10th at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn in Danbury, many will!

Is that Woody from "Toy Story"? No, but it does look like him.  Tim Young told Deb Keiser from GO Magazine that he has heard this more than once in this article on April 1st, 2010.

Tim young has performed at more than 500 colleges across the country and on Saturday April 3rd he performed for the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn in Danbury. 

The Treehouse Comedy hot spot that everyone grew to know as Harborside is now the very popular Savin Rock Roasting Company.  Treehouse and Savin Rock are still working together to bring the Best in Live Comedy to Stratford.

Dave Petrone, the General Manager, said, "The place has been packed" in this March 19th, 2010 article in the Connecticut Post

"That's not right"

These are words of Kevin Meaney's mother, which are now known by many.  Kevin gets allot of his material from his family especially his mother. 

After performing for the Treehouse on opening night at The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun, Meaney headed over to the Savin Rock Roasting Company in Stratford. 

Special thanks to Pat Quinn for the lead in on the front page & Deb Keiser for this March 18th, 2010 GO Magazine article

In this, March 17th, 2010, Bridgeport News article written by Brad Durrell we get the inside scoop on Johnny Rizzo's 'take on life'!

Rizzo has been in the business since Treehouse Comedy began over 25 years ago and he continues to bring laugh after laugh!

One Treehouse fan says about Johnny, " What a pleasure to never stop laughing!"

He calls being on stage and really connecting with the audience "an endorphin"!

Coming Out Of The Closet!!!

Kevin Meaney was the first comic to star at the Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun in a Treehouse Comedy Production. 

In this Critics on the Aisle article Late February Volume 37, Issue 4 Kevin talks about being gay and how he includes it in his act.  He sings an imaginary duet between Johnny Mathis and Ethel Merman...and at the end he turns to the audience and says "I know what you're saying.....'this guy must be GAY!'" and then he lets them know he really is.

He says that it is usually a "so what" moment.

Teddy Smith went from working on computers at a bank to performing on the stage of comedy!  He, literally, had a dream that he was on stage, so he followed that dream and it has taken him to great heights!

In this February 25th,2010 GO Magazine article Teddy talks about how he wasn't a great worker at the bank, but he was fun to be around

They don't call it a XXX rated show for no reason!!!

Otto & George are a very raunchy duo. You would have to see it to believe it.  Otto started his act on the streets of New York where he was able to perform for and meet John Lennon. 

Otto tells Erik Ofgang, writer for GO Magazine, all about that experience in this February 18th, 2010 article.

Valentine's Day Weekend!!!  In Danbury at the Holiday Inn Craig Carmean made everyone laugh with his musical comedy...Sheila Kay starred in "The Women of the Night 3"  at the Danbury Plaza on the day of LOVE. Sheila affectionately refers to her husband as husband number 3 in this GO Magazine article on February 11th, 2010!!!

The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun & Treehouse Comedy Productions have joined forces!

"Comedy completes and rounds out the entertainment experience at Mohegan Sun" - Tom Cantone, vice president of sports and entertainment

Kevin Meaney is the first to star. "Besides being killer-funny, he's uniquely original and clean" - Brad Axelrod, President of Treehouse Comedy Productions

 February 7th, 2010 article in the Courant

NO JOKE!!!

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Opening Night

The Cabaret at Mohegan Sun and Treehouse Comedy Productions team together to bring the Best in Live Comedy to New England's top legendary destination. 

Kevin Meaney's the first to headline at the Cabaret.

 Special thanks to Jan Rinaldi at the Republican American for this February 5th, 2010 article.

Bob Gautreau is not only a comedian, he also teaches his craft! 

Bob performed at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn in Danbury on January 23rd, 2010. 

Special Thanks to Pat Quinn, Erik Ofgang, and Linda Tuccio Koonz for this January 21st, 2010 GO Magazine article.

This teacher turned comedian, Tina Giorgi, says it's harder to deal with hecklers in the class room than in a club!

"You get to tell off a heckler, but you can't necessarily tell off a high school student"

Tina Giorgi GO Magazine - January 14th, 2010

Get Gallagherized!!!

 Most of you know him for his trademark watermelon smashing performance.  Comedy Legend Gallagher came to perform at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn in Danbury January 8th. In this December 30th, 2009 Voices article Gallagher is posing with his famous sledge hammer.

Too early for Rich Vos!

The reason why this December 31st, 2009 article from GO Magazine is titled Cranky Comic is because of a little suggestion Rich made to Erik Ofgang, writer for GO.  "I suggest you learn not to interview people too early, because they could be cranky..."

"Connecticut's Favorite Funny Man"

This medium height, pasty white guy, Johnny Rizzo, is a Bridgeport native and proud of it.  He spoke of the cities history in this December 24th, 2009 GO Magazine article 

 Kerri Louise told Erik Ofgang, writer for GO Magazine, in this December 17th, 2009 that the reason she stayed on the "Last Comic Standing" contest longer than her comedian husband, Tom Cotter, was because she has bigger boobs than him. 

I guess that's a good thing!

The News Times labels Chris Dubail the "Master Impressionist" in this December 11th, 2009 article.  Chris can impersonate everyone from Tony Soprano to Chris Rock to Jimmy Stewart.

His first memories of doing impersonations was in first grade when he ask his teacher to use the bathroom using Archie Bunker's voice.  He said, "Hey, can I use the toilet AWH!"

He got to go to the bathroom, but then was sent to the office and waiting for him was a note to take home to his parents!! 

Who would have thought...what he used to get in trouble for, he now makes a living off!!

Did you know?... Newtown Native Andrew Kennedy is half Colombian?  For 20 years he has been shocking audiences with his Spanish speaking abilities.  Andrew was interviewed for GO Magazine  for this November 26th, 2009 article prior to his performance at Marisa's in Trumbull.  Thanks to Pat Quinn, editor of GO.

Aussie Comic Jim Dailakis can impersonate  almost any accent.  He even broke out his Al Pacino impersonation during this interview for this November 26th, 2009 GO Magazine article.  He was asked why he ended up staying in the U.S. after what was supposed to be a 3 month tour.  He responded (Al Pacino voice), "Every time I try to get out, they pull me back in!"

He's "The Area Code Guy"!!! Mitchell Walters was interviewed for this November 12, 2009 GO Magazine article, edited by Pat Quinn.  

You can name any place in the country and Mitchell can tell you the area code almost before you finish talking. It's Amazing!

This Stratford native, Treehouse original, long time radio personality Billy Winn performed at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn in Danbury. Erik Ofgang with GO Magazine interviewed Billy for this November 5th 2009 article and found out this funny fact about him.  

Did you know Billy once wore a thong to wash cars in Bridgeport after losing a bet!

Bill McCarty talks a little about his reunion with Gilbert Gottfried at their performance at the Treehouse Comedy Club at The Holiday Inn in Danbury on October 24th in this October 22nd 2009 GO Magazine article.   

In this October 15th 2009 ad in The Hour we learn a bit about Treehouse Comedy's second "Funniest Comic in Connecticut Contest" at the Harborside in Stratford.  It all started in the beginning of October with 43 comics, Pros & Amateurs.   They competed in four rounds for $5,000.00 in cash and prizes.  In the article, you see Mike Garb up top and below him are Claudia Stavola and Steve Arenholtz, all contestants in the contest. 

GO Magazine's October 1st 2009 cover was very fitting for the Treehouse Comedy article.

The Funniest Comic in Connecticut Contest returns for the 2nd time.  23 comics compete for $5,000 in cash & prizes!

 Sorry, Bill Cosby is not in this contest...HaHa.., but he is seriously funny!

Mitch Fatel comes to Connecticut for his Comedy Central release party!   Mitch played in Danbury at the Holiday Inn and in Stratford at the Harborside Bar & Grille.  GO Magazine interviewed Mitch for this September 17th, 2009 article.

In this September 10th 2009 article by GO Magazine, Patrice O'Neil tells "Nothing but the Truth"

PAAAATRIICE O'Neil performed in two packed rooms mid September 2009.  First stop was The Harborside Bar & Grille in Stratford, then over to the Holiday Inn in Danbury.  "He was hilarious, I didn't stop laughing the entire time!" said Treehouse employee Deana Bardinelli. 

Tracy Tedesco brings the beauty and the funny. 

  This Cougar Comedian is "On the Prowl" for this August 27th 2009 article in GO Magazine.

It's crazy to think that two thirds of all comedians were introduced to comedy through adult education class, but according to this August 13th 2009 article in The Herald that's the case. Carole Montgomery headlined at Trinity on Main in New Britain and Helen Hong and Stephanie Peters joined.  Hong and Peters both credit adult ed for their comedy careers.

In this August 6th 2009 GO Magazine article,

Funny Greek comic Ellen Karis thanks her family heritage for her career.  Most of us have seen "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"...

This August 5th 2009 Voices article let the people know that Treehouse Comedy was coming back to Danbury.  Treehouse reopened in a new location at the Holiday Inn and who better to promote it then Bob Nelson.  He is best known as the "Football Guy" from the Tonight Show

"Stuttering" John Melendez  appears on the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno and GO Magazine gets to pick his brain in this July 23rd 2009 article.

John is known for his outrageous questions and he brought that outrageousness with him to the Treehouse Comedy clubs in Stratford at the Harborside and in Danbury at the Holiday Inn.

The summer sizzles up with three nationally known acts performing at Trinity-on-Main in New Britain.  Mitchell Walters, Pete Michaels, and Johnny Benson put on an awesome show.  In this July 9th 2009 article, a writer for The Herald gets a little comedic herself by starting off the article with the "why did the chicken cross the road?" joke.  Kind of old but she ties it in well.

On June 4th 2009,  The Herald let us in on some knowledge.  "Trinity means three" and it just so happens that Treehouse Comedy Productions set the stage for three comics to perform at Trinity-on-Main.  The three very funny comics were Jay Black, PJ Walsh, and Bob Dibuono.  The article lets us in on some more knowledge and tells us a bit about each of these guys.

"I'm rich bitch" is what Donnell Rawlings walked up to the stage at the Treehouse Comedy Club at the Harborside in Stratford saying.

Donnell is known for this quote and people can't get enough of it. 

In this June 4th 2009 article in GO Magazine Donnell is shown as his very hilarious character "Ashy Larry".

 Treehouse Comedy Productions put on a show at The Edmund Town Hall in Newtown for "Cinco De Comedy" and who better to bring in then Latin comics Andres Fernandez, Rich Ramirez, and Mark DeMayo. 

A writer for GO Magazine got the chance to talk with Andres in this April 30th 2009 article.

Tracy Tedesco starts her comedy career late but still looks great.  This "Cougar Comedian" came to perform at Trinity on Main for Treehouse Comedy Productions.

In this April 15th 2009 article in The Herald we get to know Tracy's story a little better.

You may know him as the Zoltan member from the movie "Dude Where's My Car?", Hal Sparks comes to Connecticut to perform for Treehouse Comedy Productions and fills the room.  

GO Magazine got clever with Hal's name in this April 9th 2009 article. 

Hey! It's the famous guy with the funny voice...who doesn't know him??

Gilbert Gottfried returns to Newtown at the Edmund Town Hall.  A writer for GO Magazine chats with Gilbert for this March 19th 2009 article. 

In this March 12th 2009 article in GO Magazine we get to know a little more about Tom Anzalone.  Tom incorporates music into his comedy.  He has a fondness for opera and doesn't care who knows it.  

Treehouse fans loved it!

"The Women of the Night" return for a second round.  After having great success in the prior year, Treehouse Comedy decided this Valentine's Day show had to happen again and The Newtown Bee helped get the word out on February 13th 2009.

Treehouse Comedy Productions got the best ladies for the job: Peaches Rodriguez, Cory Kahany, Carie Karavas, and Pat Candaras.

             Love Is In The Air & in this February 12th 2009 GO Magazine article.

Colin Quinn performs at the Treehouse's "Valentines Day Massacre" with "The Reverend" Bob Levy at the Hibernian Hall in Stamford.  "Funniest Comic in Connecticut contest" winner Peaches Rodriguez performs at "The Women of the Night 2 St. Valentine's Day" Treehouse show in Newtown at the Edmund Town Hall.   

Yes, that's Jewel on the cover, but she's no comedian.  Mike Yard is the one who brings the FUNNY! 

GO Magazine asked Mike Yard five (and a half) questions in this article on Feb. 5th 2009.  That half 'question' was "Say something funny now"  Mike just responds Jon Chattman...

He just couldn't stay away....

One-Time Danbury resident Bob DiBuono comes back for a comedy set at the New Sorrento in Danbury. 

GO magazine was there to ask him a few questions for this

 Jan. 29th 2009 article....

"He's Hilarious"

Nick DiPaolo comes to perform in Danbury at the New Sorrento and in Trumbull at Marisa's.

Eugene Driscoll from the News Times gets a little political in a Q&A article on Jan. 15th 2009.

Nick DiPaolo, who has been featured on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", The Late Show with David Letterman", and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" came and performed in Trumbull at Marisa's.  Voices promoted this show in an article on Jan. 14th 2009.

"New Years Eve"

Dec. 29th 2008

"The Rev" Bob Levy from "Howard Stern" and Colin Quinn from "Saturday Night Live" performed at the Hibernian Hall in Stamford.  Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane performed at the New Sorrento in Danbury.

On Dec. 29th 2008 the News Times wrote a Q&A with Treehouse owner Brad Axelrod.

 "Big names fill seats"

The Advocate wrote a story on Dec. 29th 2008 for Treehouse's New Years Eve shows.  "The Rev" Bob Levy and Colin Quinn performed in Stamford at the Hibernian Hall.  Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane performed at the New Sorrento in Danbury.

Pranks aren't funny anymore to some people. The Fairfield Weekly story on Dec. 25th 2008 for Jim Florentine talks about how most people are quick to sue.  Jim is the voice of Bobby Fletcher and Special Ed on "Crank Yankers", a show based on making prank phone calls. 

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Jim says, "You can't just call someone and prank them anymore just for fun without worrying about everything that could come with it." 

Rick Guiness at the New Britain Herald was on hand to witness the finals of the "Funniest Comic In Connecticut" contest.  There were well over 200 people in attendance for the finals in which Jim Florentine from VH-1's "That Metal Show" headlined.  Florentine killed it, but Peaches Rodriguez, winning the title of "Funniest Comic in Connecticut" along with receiving $3500 in cash and prizes was the true scene stealer.

How FUNNY is That? Was the headline on the front page lead-in of the Connecticut Post story on Nov. 6th 2008 for Hal Sparks.

Hal Sparks of "Talk Soup" fame to perform at Danbury Treehouse. 11/06/2008 Danbury News Times

E! Entertainment's Talk Soup host Hal Sparks did double duty. First he played to a sold-out house at Marisa's in Trumbull then he boogied up Rt 25 to play the Treehouse Comedy Club in Danbury. Wow, what a talented and funny guy. Thanks to reporter Erik Ofgang and Entertainment Editor Linda Tuccio-Koonz for the press.

"Comedian Hal Sparks' act is equal parts brillance and hilarity says" (er") comedian Hal Sparks"

COLIN QUINN INTERVIEW with Ethan and Lou in the Morning or WRKI -I95

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWu8TOPycpA

"Walt Willey just may be one of the best-kept secrets in the comedy world" was quoted in this December 4th, 2008 Stamford Advocate article on funnyman and soap opera hunk Walt Willey. He talks about growing up in small-town Illinois, listening to Bill Cosby albums and getting dumped by Susan Lucci of All My Children fame.

Gilbert Gottfried brings laughs to Stamford

Norwalk Hour Reporter Keith Loria interviewed Gilbert Gottfried for this November 6th, 2008 appearance. He talks about playing the Aflack Duck, the wisecracking Parrot Iago in Aladdin and kids "what a great experience and how he'll be forever know as a bird."

When asked how he would like to be remembered in the comic anals, Gottfried was adamant about not answering the question. "This is one of those questions that always scare me because reporters want to have them on file in case you die and I figure if I don't answer this, maybe I will live forever."

This October 29th, 2008 Play Magazine Jim Norton article and interview was candid, insightful, and funny and helped promote this make-up date for the Treehouse at    Trinity-On-Main.

It's always an honor and a pleasure to have 'Hot and happening" Jim Norton play for the Treehouse. This Trinity-On-Main October 30th 2008 done by Rick Guinness not only promoted his live New Britain appearance, he also plugged his recently released book "I Hate Your Guts" along with his HBO series "Down and Dirty" with Jim Norton.  

Norton, Brad Axelrod and Vincent McElhone at Trinity-On-Main after the show. Norton is such a sweetheart  about taking pictures and signing autographs. Thanks Jim and Thanks for playing!

Thanks Stamford Times Entertainment

Editor Jarrod Ferrari for this timely front page piece to help promote the opening.Thanks to Newtown Bee Entertainment Editor Shannon Hicks for covering this much anticipated Celebrity Soap Opera Event. The two articles below were featured in the Newtown Bee before and after the event. Additional thanks to Shannon for the great review of the show after the concert as well.   

Soap Star City! And, a Mob Scene was right! The Danbury News Times featured this front-page article on General Hospital Soap Stars Steve Burton, Bradford Anderson, and Brandon Barash's Edmond Town Hall Theatre Concert event. Hundreds of their rabid fans jammed the theatre for a much anticipated intimate experience with these three soap star hunks on October 17th 2008 and were not dissapointed. These guys were gentleman on and off the stage. They will return!  

October 20, 2008 feature on the opening of the Treehouse Comedy Club at Hibernian Hall in Stamford. Catchy headline form reporter Ryan Doran. Rich Vos and wife Bonnie McFarlane opened the club to a sold-out performance. When interviewed Vos said: "Let's put it this way: It's not a family show" 

Pat Quinn and Rebecca Haynes Entertainment Editors for The Connecticut Post and Stamford Advocate cooperatively collaborated on the Hearst Papers changing the internal independent running of their two newspapers to start doing them jointly. This Front page September 25th, 2008 Connecticut Post article was the same one written as Rebecca did below.

RICH VOS 2 with Ethan and Lou in the Morning or WRKI -I95 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr_v2halw2k

Stamford Advocate Entertainment Editor Rebecca Haynes September 25th, 2008 article on the Treehouse featured Rich Vos and the Stamford opening of the Treehouse Comedy Club. Opening Night was a sold-out peformance and Rich was great at doing all the press requests. The second feature on this frontpage article headline read "Treehouse: Still Sharing laughs after 25 years"

RICH VOS 3 with Ethan and Lou in the Morning or WRKI -I95 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJf143sw3B4

Goumba Johnny took care of business on stage and off-stage. The Danbury News Times featured Goumba on July 28th, 2008 on how he successfully crosses over from funny-guy on radio to funny-guy doing stand-up.

Treehouse owner Brad Axelrod and his beautiful new bride Kathleen were recently married at a beachside ceremony in Sarasota, Florida.  Sarasota's Herald Tribune was working on a story to be released the day after the wedding announcing Siesta Beach as the #3 beach in the country.  Since the wedding was the best thing happening on a Thursday, the new Mrs. and Mr. Axelrod woke up to see their picture on the front page of the Herald Tribune newspaper      May 23,2008.

Freelance reporter Ken Carlson did a featured story for the Hartford Courant on Connecticut's Comedy Scene in April of 2008. The story featured the relationship established between the Treehouse and the very successful Haha series the Treehouse has booked the past nine shows for since November 2007 through 2009. Also featured was the Funniest Comic in Connecticut Contest 2008.

Jim Florentine was featured on the front page of the Weekend Section of the Danbury News Times on April 27th, 2008. The best quote in the article when Jim was asked: " What is the weirdest thing you've seen a a Killers of Comedy road show?" Jim replied: 'Bob Levy saying no to cocaine." 

Thanks to Eugene Driscoll and Linda Tuccio-Koonz from the        News Times

JIM FLORENTINE INTERVIEW with Ethan and Lou in the Morning or WRKI -I95

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2AkjH7R9qw

THE REVEREND BOB LEVY with Ethan and Lou in the Morning or WRKI -I95 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23qS_DT5C6U

Hat City Entertainment April Edition Big Names, Big Laughs. Hal Sparks got the picture placement on this full page piece but the Reverend Bob Levy got just as much ink, otherwise. Levy was bragging about being clean and sober for this Treehouse event and giving up drinking and drugging and "going back to dancing". Hal Sparks gave great detail to playing Michael in Showtime's "Queer as Folk"  and the challenges in playing a gay-guy.   

Who is the Funniest Comic in Connecticut 2008? The competition is complete and the winner is ..................................drum roll please.

Peaches Rodriguez walked to the bank with the $2000 in prize money (SHE DIDN'T CASH IT FOR THREE DAYS). She'll make an appearance on Chaz and AJ in the morning on WPLR May 6th a 9:00 AM and is waiting for those Treehouse and Extreme Comedy gigs to roll in. She rocked her last appearance at the Finals to bring home the bacon. Check her set out on the Comedy Competition page on the YouTube TV. CONGRATS PEACH! GREAT JOB from Brad and Jonny!

This piece ran on the front page of the Herald April 28th, 2008 and thanks to Rick Guinness for reporting on the Finals. Special mention and additional congratulations to Jim Sharky the grand prize winner and "The Funniest Comic in Connecticut" Grand Champion in the Amateur Division. Congrats Shark!

Ken Carlson Editor of Comedians Magazine, who was nice enough to judge the Preliminary Round, included Brad Axelrod and the  Treehouse, and, the contest in this Hartford Courant article on the Monday, April 20th preceding the Finals at Trinity-On-Main.

Play Magazine Editor Jeff Petrin did this two-page feature leading into the Semi-Finals of the "Funnniest Comic in Connecticut" Contest on April 16th, 2008.

The Treehouse - "..One of the most successful outlets for laughs in the state for 25 years.." 

Comedian John Hinton was featured in this Hartford Courant feature written by Ken Carlson on April 18th 2008. Ken did double duty at the Funniest Comic in Connecticut Contest. He played both Reporter and Judge. Both he and John did a great job. John went on to the finals where he very respectfully came in third place.

Thanks to Hat City Entertainment Editor-In-Chief Peter Walrath for this front Cover two-page spread featuring the Funniest Comic in Connecticut Contest and audition on April Fools 2008. Comedian Rick Roberts blessed the cover of the feature and the insert adorned the pictures of the very talented likes of Vincent McElhone, Jackson, Perry Gardner, Tony Liberati and Rick again.   

Gilbert Gottfried returns to Connecticut after a long Statewide layoff in March of 2008. Thanks to Pat Quinn and Sean Spillane of the Connecticut Post for this front-page feature on Gilbert's appearance in Orange. You have to "Quack-Up" at the headline. Thanks for playing Gilly!

The Danbury News Times March 14th, 2008 featured a picture of Greenwich CT. native Jane Condon in preparation for her Montreal Comedy Festival TV taping and audition at the Treehouse Comedy Club in Danbury at the New Sorrento 

Women of the Night at Edmond Town Hall turned out to be a well-attended Valentine's Day concert at Edmond Town Hall in     Newtown. Thanks to Shannon Hicks and Pat Quinn Entertainment Editors for the Newtown Bee and CT. Post for the additional promotion. The Treehouse's Ladies of     Laughter included Carole Montgomery, Tina Giorgi, Maureen Langan and Traci Locke. These two articles ran on Feb 5th and Feb 13th 2008, respectfully

Killer's of Comedy Front Page Preview Section and press compliments of the Connecticut Post at Parson's Auditorium in Milford CT. hit the newsstands on Thursday Jan,20th 2008. This one thousand seat venue featured all of Killer's of Comedy The Reverend Bob Levy, Jim Florentine, Sal Governale, Bettlejuice, The Iron Sheik, Yucko The Clown and Shuli. 

This June 28th, 2007 article was featured on the cover of the Weekend Section of the New Britain Herald. Rich Vos, Bonnie McFarlane and Vincent McElhone's appearances at Trinity-On-Main the following night got a great boost. Special thanks to editor Mark Levy and reporter Francine Maglione for hooking up the Vos interview. When asked what he'll due about his touring when Bonnie has her baby he responded in true comedic fashion: "we'll think of selling it. " Bonnie and Rich good luck with the delivery! You surely delivered......and so did Vincent but he won't be in the delivery room. 

This Thursday June 28th, 2007 article was on the front page of the Step Saver. Special Thanks to Kelly McGuire and Sally Edwards at The Imprint Newspaper group for running the piece which predominantly featured Rich Vos, Bonnie McFarlane and Vincent McElhone. The show was awesome and Executive Director Anne Pilla at Trinity-On-Main and all the staff that did a great job under her direction that night.....Way to Go! Frank Bradley thanks for assisting and working with Brad on the press. The Treehouse can't wait for the Fall Comedy Series to begin.  

" Last Comic Standing "

The The New Britain Herald ran this story on June 19th, 2007 about an upcoming show at Trinity-on-Main starring Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane. It seems that the "through rain or sleet and even hale" United States Post Office temporarily lost the 1100 piece mailer that was going out to all the Trinity-on-Main comedy goers to promote this show......A week later it was found. 

It actually became good lead-in press for their upcoming June 29th, 2007 performance. Special thanks to reporter Scott Whipple and Marc Levy for facilitating the story.

The Treehouse Comedy Club at the New Sorrento in Danbury staged this show starring J.J. Ramirez, Karith Foster and Jordan Ferber. Entertainment Editor Linda Tuccio-Koonz of the Danbury News Times did a great job with what special comedy news correspondent Brad Axelrod wrote for the paper. Let's face it, she only had what she did to work with.  

Connecticut talent Anne Kissel, who is currently starring in the TV Network premiere of "The Next Best Thing" featuring America's most talented impersonators recently got some heated press material from her appearances. Her pinpoint impersonation of Roseanne led television judge Jeffrey Ross to say " Awesome, perfect, this is what this show is all about" after Anne's spot.  

To the left is a front page article that ran on Roseanne...

I mean Anne. In the Connecticut Post on June 12th, 2007. Thanks to TV reporter Amanda Cuda at the Post for covering it. To the right Hometown Publications did a piece that ran on the front page of the Huntington Herald June 13th, 2007

And the piece was so timely and interesting and funny it ran two pages. See above. Good Luck Anne and continued success on the show and otherwise

Danbury's newest weekly entertainment periodical Hat City Entertainment reviewed the Dom Irrera show. Thank you and good luck to editor Peter Walrath and additional thanks to Jess Karjanis for a great feature in the Apr-May 2007 issue. Here are a couple of quotes: "The New Sorrento was so packed for a recent Treehouse Comedy show that headliner Dom Irrera joked, " In case of a fire, drink-up -                                                              there's no way we're getting out of here."                      

"..The audience barley stopped laughing long enough to sip their espresso martinis.  Even opening acts Rick Roberts and Vincent McElhone were very funny.."       

Anytime you watch a Dom Irrera show you're reminded why Comedy Central called him "..One of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All-time.." The headline was right - Talented Comic Dom Irrera makes return to Treehouse

Twenty-five plus years later he's still writing new, still being creative, original, and let's not forget hysterical Funny. This article ran on the Friday before his Trumbull and Danbury dates. Also, a very nice job also by both Darryl Knight and Vincent McElhone. It was fun watching both of them watching Dom work and dieing of laughter as they admired the work. Their work as admirable as well.   

 Irrera said:  "He's looking forward to coming back to the Treehouse. It's a blast to come back." 3/16//07 ".. Like many famous comics over the years including Rodney Dangerfield, Jeff Foxworthy, and Jerry Seinfeld, Dom Irrera can trace his roots back to Treehouse Comedy Productions, which has been synonymous with comedy in Connecticut for over 20 years.." Thank you to Entertainment Editor Linda Tuccio-Koonz for deeming the appearance newsworthy enough along with reporter Andrea Valluzzo.

March 2nd, 2007 the Danbury News Times supported our Saturday night show that weekend starring Kevin Downey Jr., Sandy Mark, and Jane Condon. The comedy commentary on each act was engaging, insightful, and fun.  

Opening Night at the Thirsty Turtle in Stamford 2/4/07. Special thanks to Stamford Times Editor Jarrod Ferrari and Norwalk Hour Entertainment Editor David Lampe-Wilson for sending Staff Writer Amanda Pinto and Photographer Alex von Kleydorf to our opening night. We appreciate your support of Live Comedy and Thank you for deciding we were newsworthy enough for this Sunday 2/11/07 front page feature. Amanda awesome article. Comedians Keith Alberstadt, Andy Vastola, and Mike Siscoe rocked it. The Treehouse is excited and anxious to work with the Thirsty Turtle staff and management team towards providing Stamford area residents non-stop, first-class comedy entertainment.      

Fairfield County Weekly Opening Night coverage. Featured in the Feb.1-7 "..Week That Is.." feature. Thanks to Editor Tom Gogola for the press and of course Listings Editor Luanne Roy for her continued support of Treehouse Comedy. Mike Siscoe you funny and handsome bastard, you.  

Happy Thanksgiving. Comedian Joe DeVito was featured on the front page of the Danbury News Times November 24th, 2006 Thanksgiving Weekend. His color photo on the bottom left hand portion of the page was an outstanding lead in to an article that followed a few pages later. Special thanks to Entertainment Editor Linda Tuccio-Koonz for buying into the hometown boy does good hook. Special thanks to Joe's family and friends for coming out to the Treehouse to support Live Comedy.   

The Treehouse starts a new show at the Treehouse Comedy Club in Danbury at the New Sorrento. The Treehouse Comedy Workout is a showcase, giving Tri-State area comics a comedy gym to work-out new material. The very talented and funny Darryl Knight hosted this show which preceded a weekend show with Howard Stern regular, The Reverend Bob Levy. Who absolutely destroyed a near capacity crowd November 11th, 2006.

Treehouse original Vincent McElhone interviews with News Times writer Robin DeMerrel September 26th, 2006. This article ran on the front page of the entertainment section as Vincent opened for Opie & Anthony regular Otto and George

Below this front page teaser featured in the Connecticut Post with Treehouse founder, president, and head honcho Brad Axelrod's ugly mug, was a scary sight for thousands of Fairfield County area residents to wake up to September 15th, 2006.

Writer Meg Barone did an awesome job on this front page two page article on the Treehouse. Special thanks to Connecticut Post Entertainment Editor Pat Quinn for coming up with the idea to feature Brad and the Treehouse. The article also included upcoming Treehouse dates at Marisa's in Trumbull, Daniel Street, the Spyglass in Westport, Snookers in Ansonia, The Treehouse Comedy Club in Danbury and even included our new client Aldario's in Milford.      

"..Brad Axelrod has planted one deeply rooted tree and done well.." thanks to the great comedy talent that works for us, and the club owners we work with. Whom have a passion and appreciation for providing the best comedy talent available in a professional enviornment and committed to providing good guest service to Treehouse comedy patrons.

"..Axelrod, who planted the seeds of a Connecticut Comedy empire more than two decades ago.."

We don't know about "empire" but we appreciated the GREAT Press. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Snookers in Ansonia Opening Night piece from the Waterbury Republican which ran August 10th 2006, Thursday. Thanks to the paper for their continued Treehouse support. The club did a great job servicing the guests. Jennifer and Todd did a very good job with the set-up and promotion. As anticipated, the place looked like a first class comedy operation, and, talent did well. The place was packed for show #1. The first of Many!!!

Wow, it was like Andrew Kennedy week in the Connecticut print media

Andrew came back to his Treehouse roots to an overwhelming welcome back and semi-media blitz . Thanks to Shannon Hicks at the Newtown Bee, The Redding Pilot, Patty Wellsley at Voices, The Danbury News Times and Brita Brillia (Brundage) at the Weekly for all doing an article on our homeboy done good. Andrew sold-out this Treehouse in Danbury show in preparation for his August 28th, 2006 Comedy Central Presents Andrew Kennedy comedy special.    

                    Good Luck Andrew!              

You Will Do Great!

 Go Get'em!!!

John Ivarone has a passion for comedy. He tracked Brad Axelrod and the Treehouse down through management at Mirragio's in Yorktown Heights, NY. A Treehouse account for 5 years and John's hometown.

John came up to a Treehouse Comedy Showcase and earned some weekend work. He did Danbury and then got Mirragio's on June 7th 2006, where he wrestled up some press for himself. Hometown boy did good. Keep the passion John!

The Spyglass does it's first celebrity date with Rich Vos and his lovely, talented, and funny wife Bonnie McFarlane. Oh yeh, Vos killed too.Thanks to Dave Wilson, the Entertainment Editor, at the Norwalk Hour for running this front page article on Vos, a Treehouse favorite, on June 22nd 2006.

The News-Times helped support Danbury native Comic/Hypnotist Dan LaRosa in his Treehouse Comedy Club debut June 9th, 2006. This show not only sold-out hit was a true HOOT. What a great change-of-pace performance. Reporter Erik Ofgang's opening line was great:      "Dan LaRosa is a hypnotist that definitely won't make you sleepy"

Jackie Martling returns. Wow, the Joke Man didn't disappoint. Two sold-out shows in Danbury and Trumbull and funny with a capital "F". Press coverage in the Danbury News Times, Fairfield County Weekly and the Waterbury Republican. Special thanks to Brita Brilla over at the Weekly and Elizabeth Putnam over at the News Times on their great interviews April 21 & 22, 2006.  

Vos sells out a first show in Danbury and does 90% on a second. This article ran in the Waterbury Republican on March 3rd, 2006. A second article from the Danbury News Times is not shown.

How can you not get good press when you have one of the "100 greatest stand-ups of all times?"  Thanks to the Waterbury Republican, The Connecticut Post and Voices for the outstanding press on these Dom Irrera dates in mid January 2006. Thanks also to Dom and the Treehouse guests that supported those two weekday sell-outs.

Danbury News Time Article January 27th, 2006 written by the very well-written Jody Minalgo. We think she was swooned by the Joe Matarese dashing good looks.........

Or was it the impressive list of Matarese TV credits? The Carson Daly Show, The Late Late Show, MTV'S Spring Break and the Jim Breuer Show and Last Comic Standing. Just to mention the lion's share.

Nice job with the interview and on stage.

Home-boy-Monroe Ct native Chris DuBail did this hometown boy does good interview for the Danbury News Time Dec 16th, 2005. After a Daniel Street/Treehouse Comedy Showcase spot, Chris earned this spot. And boy did he deliver.

When the closing act was way late for his spot. Chris covered 50 minutes as the feature. Yes, he got more money from the club and the headliner.

He also did a nice job on a WPLR live-location spot.

Tony Liberati started getting weekend work through an audition spot at Daniel Street for our Open Mic Night which he deservedly earned.

In his first weekend appearance not only did he do a nice job on stage, we wrestled up a local boy does well feature in the Danbury News Time in December 2005. He did do well and got more dates. That Weekday Showcase Works.

Special thanks to the great entertainment editors and writers of the Connecticut Post, The Danbury News Times, and the Newtown Bee for their great press coverage this week. We at the Treehouse appreciate your work. Three feature articles in one week. WOW!

"Treehouse act: Stand-up, radio make a Winn-ing Combination" read the headline on this October 14th, 2005 feature in the Danbury News Times. Cracker-Jack reporter Jody Minalgo wrote this article after interviewing Billy Winn before his first weekend stand-up comedy appearance in our Danbury club in "3 years".

Hey Billy, we think it was more like 8. Great job. You were very funny!

Entertainment Editor Shannon Hicks wrote and edited this piece for the Newtown Bee which ran on 0ctober, 13th 2005

Connecticut Post October 10th, 2005 front page article in the Entertainment Section about the Treehouse Comedy Showcase and Open Mike Nite at Daniel Street in Milford starring Treehouse original Billy Winn.

The headline reads "Looking for loads of laughs? Then head over to Daniel Street." Reporter Stephanie Janucik also said, "I have to say that I was rolling for most of the performances."

Walt Willey sold out this show & this Danbury News Times Article helped, on Oct 1st, 2005. 

Macio killed in his first Treehouse appearance. The Danbury News Times ran this article on September 22nd 2005 in support of his appearance. We took this article off the internet. BIG Thanks to Matt Burke for his great quote and his great show:

"I'm glad to see the Treehouse doing stuff again" said Burke "Connecticut has been missing out on decent comedy clubs for a long time" I'm happy for the opportunity to go there"

Treehouse owner Brad Axelrod's niece Davida wrote a great letter that was featured in Parade Magazine on September 11th, 2005. Great Job Davida. Uncle Brad is very proud. That's her beautiful picture at the top of the inset below Olivia Newtown-John. Very well written.

Put it your scrapbook for future reference. Colleges will love it!

Play Magazine cover story with cover boy Billy Winn July 27th 2005. WPLR host and star of Daniel Street's Treehouse Comedy Showcase and Open Mike Nite Billy Winn grabbed plenty on ink in this one. 

Jane Rushmore spent plenty of time at Daniel Street in preparation for this article. Then another two hours interviewing Billy and Treehouse head honcho Brad Axelrod. Special thanks to her and also Editor Jon Cooper.

 "He's (Brad) a talent agency and he's his own promotions and advertising department as well.  He's also managed restaurants so he knows what to expect of the food and service side of things.  Then there's the aesthetics - he makes sure the lighting, the sound the staging and the table layout add to the show rather than distract from them."

The Milford Mirror Thursday July 21st 2005

Billy Winn, emcee for the evening, said, "This place is going to work because Brad's doing it," referring to Brad Axelrod of the Treehouse Comedy Club in Westport.

Danbury News Time interview July 22nd 2005 with Dave Reilly talking about his 15-year comedy adventure. Everyone at the club that night new what he meant.

July 15th 2005, funny man Mitchell Walters not only killed an almost packed house at the Treehouse prior to, he spent some quality time interviewing with Danbury News Time reporter Jody Minalgo. 

"I get a laugh every 15 seconds", says Walters "I take the situation I'm in and adapt to them (the audience). I'm very animated. I'm high energy. I don't miss. I've been doing this so long, it's second nature."

Second Danbury News Times Bob Nelson feature in a week. Thanks to Linda Tuccio-Koonz, Arts and Entertainment editor and her crackerjack reporter Jody Minalgo.  Three months after opening this Danbury location, the Treehouse really started getting some outstanding press from the News Times.

Pre Promotion a week before the June 25th 2005 Bob Nelson Danbury appearance.  This feature became the first of seven more Danbury News Times Treehouse comic interviews.

The weekly publication of Voices did a great feature on our grand opening comedy celebration and Bob Nelson which hit the new stands June 9th 2005, a couple weeks prior to both dates.  Special thanks to Pete Michaels, Moody McCarty and Ray Mogenis for sticking around for our backstage party and giving us a great show. 

Johnny Rizzo plays Marisa’s. Brad Axelrod and the Treehouse
Coordinate a front page Bridgeport News Article March 15th 2005.
 

Derby High School Fundraiser Connecticut Post feature May 2005.
 

The Treehouse coordinated a fundraiser for the Tsunami survivors.
This piece features articles in the Trumbull Times, Fairfield County Weekly, and The Connecticut Post February 17th 2005.

More Tsunami Press. Front page of the entertainment section of the Norwalk Hour. Along with features in the Weekly and Trumbull Times one week before.
 

        News and Reviews of

                        Treehouse Past........

We'll find the missing years................

"See the Hottest new comedians at the Coolest Club in Town" That's the Rolling Stone Magazine quote right there in writing.

A little Jay Leno love. An article written in the Ct. Post before it was the Ct. Post on Leno's 2nd Treehouse date. Check out the $9.95 dinner special.

Our first satellite club Opens in Danbury 1990 as featured in the Danbury News Times.

Rodney, you were the best. GOD BLESS YOU & GOD BLESS YOUR CRAZY, HYSTERICAL, ORIGINAL SELF. You helped put the Treehouse on the map and it will never be forgotten. Thank you.

Robert Wuhl opens our second satelight club in Mystic. It was a great 10 year run. Three different locations. We'll be back there soon.

Before the blue collar guy had a cast of blue collar guys, Jeff Foxworthy was the 1990 Comic of the Year as voted by the American Comedy Awards. He was killer funny then, without, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy. Yes, we had Engvall too after he won the same award a few years later. 

Our first Seinfeld date got a little press back in 1986 by the Bridgeport Post. Larry David attended one of the eight shows Jerry did that week and told Treehouse owner, Brad Axelrod back then Jerry had six hours worth of material. I guess Jerry and Larry parlayed that material into a couple sheckles for their 1991 fall replacement show "Seinfeld".

Check-out the autograph in the middle of the article. You might have to look hard.