Hal Sparks of Talk Soup and Queer as Folk at Cobb's, with Myq Kaplan
Cobb's Comedy Club (915 Columbus Ave San Francisco, CA 94133)
- Full Price:
- $18.50 - $22.50
- Our Price:
- FREE - $11.25*
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All offers for Hal Sparks with Myq Kaplan have expired.
The last date listed for Hal Sparks with Myq Kaplan was Sunday July 3, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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MADtv's Michael McDonald at Cobb's
- Full Price:
- $20.00 - $25.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $12.50
Comedian Michael McDonald headlines Cobb's Comedy Club with his wacky stand-up comedy. McDonald is best known for his 10 years on Fox's MADtv, during which time he created such memorable characters as eccentric kid Stuart Larkin, nerdy college student Rusty Miller, Marvin Tikvah, Mofaz the Depressed Persian Tow Truck Man, and Bible Dude. He's also acted on Seinfeld, NewsRadio and Ellen, and appeared in all three Austin Powers movies. He directed and guest starred on several episodes of Scrubs, and wrote and directed several episodes of ABC's Cougar Town. A graduate of Los Angeles' famed Groundlings, McDonald recorded the hour-long Showtime stand-up special Michael McDonald; Model Citizen in 2010. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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lisalsteel on Where to Park
If planning on driving, give yourself plenty of time to park.
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We dressed to impress but pretty much anything goes at this venue.
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20 Goldstar Member Reviews
Tammy Aramian
Hal is awesome! This is the 5th consecutive year I've seen him perform live. I rather enjoy going to comedy clubs solo, I'm beholden to no one's schedule and may end up with a premium seat...although this time I was seated at the counter against the right-hand wall.Written on Sep 11 2011
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BBellLA
All three comedians were really funny. Definitely recommended. The main seating area was almost full. I figured that for Thursday night and the holiday weekend coming, not many people would be there. Certainly adds to the atmosphere.Written on Jul 01 2011
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Goldstar Member
The evening was great; Kaplan funny, fast, his mind racing sometimes ahead of his audience, so brainy he seems to be; Sparks a dynamo, always in motion and on target with humor cutting the mediocre middle and reactionary fringe of our culture.Written on Jul 10 2011
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Goldstar Member
Hal was totally hilarious. Won't hesitate to see him when he comes back into town. And as I always say, Goldstar deal makes it a no-brainer bonus!Written on Jul 05 2011
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- Check out past Goldstar member reviews for Hal Sparks at Cobb's. He's been a huge hit at the club in recent years, winning Goldstar's Roar of the Crowd award.
Description
Actor /comedian Hal Sparks began his professional career as a teenager in Chicago. As a member of the famed Second City troupe, his quick wit and affable personality quickly gained him recognition and acclaim. In 1987 he was named the “Funniest Teenager In Chicago” by the Chicago Sun-Times. After a successful run with Second City, Sparks moved to Los Angeles and immediately began performing at numerous comedy clubs, including The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and The Ice House, as well as at Comic Relief’s American Comedy Festival. From 1999 – 2000, Sparks was the host of the Emmy-award winning Talk Soup on E! Entertainment Television, winning rave reviews from fans and critics alike. For five seasons, he co-starred as Michael Novotny on the hit Showtime series Queer As Folk, based on the controversial and critically acclaimed British series.
Hal returned to his stand-up roots when he starred in his own one-hour Showtime stand-up comedy special Charmageddon. Most recently, Hal provided the voice of Tak in the Nickelodeon animated series Tak and the Power of Juju, which follows a teenage jungle boy and his fellow villagers as they deal with their fate as the unluckiest tribe in the world. He also lent his voice to the character “Mr. Q” in the GSN game show 20Q. In 2006, Sparks appeared on the FOX musical competition series Celebrity Duets and hosted the WB reality series Survival Of the Richest. In 2007, he shared judging duties with Rosanne Barr on the Nick at Nite comedy competition series America’s Funniest Mom. Hal is one of the star commentators of the VH1 hit pop culture series “I Love The 90’s,” “I Love The 80’s,” “The 80’s Strike Back, ”“I Love The 70’s” and “I Love the New Millennium.” He also appeared in the VH1 shows “Celebracadabra” and “The Great Debate.” His television credits include guest-starring roles on “CSI,” “Frasier,” and “One on One.” He also co-starred in the Showtime Original feature “Bleacher Bums,” adapted from the critically acclaimed play of the same name. Hal starred opposite Peter Riegert, Wayne Knight and Brad Garrett in this classic baseball comedy.
On the big screen, he recently appeared in the film “Extract” and made a scene-stealing appearance with Tobey Maguire in “Spiderman 2.” He also co-starred in the 20th Century Fox comedy, “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” “Dickie Roberts, Former Child Star” and “Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town” with Billy Bob Thorton. Sparks also provided the voices for two animal characters, a bee and a fish, in the 20th Century Fox film “Dr. Dolittle 2.” His numerous television appearances include “The Tonight Show,” “Larry King Live,” “Charlie Rose,” “Good Morning America,” “The View,” CNN’s “Your Money,” “Joy Behar,” “Politically Incorrect,” MTV and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He starred in his own sketch comedy pilot entitled “Here Comes The Neighborhood” and produced comedy segments for Disney Channel. On the stage, Sparks has performed in productions of “The Glass Menagerie” and “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
In addition to a busy acting and stand-up career, Hal is an accomplished singer/songwriter/musician. He and his band, Zero 1, recently released their debut album. A native of Peak’s Mill, Kentucky, Sparks spent several years in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles. He is also an expert in the martial arts with 20 years experience in Shaolin, Kung Fu, Wushu and Karate.