This fall, the Funny Stages returns with new faces and new shows.

In New Haven, the Funny Stages continues its run at BAR (254 Crown Street) with a four-show series. Catch New Haven's only night of spontaneous comedy and music at 8pm on these Wednesday nights:

• September 30th, October 21st, November 18th, and December 9th

In Bridgeport, the Funny Stages returns with a four-show series at Playhouse on the Green (177 State Street) at 7pm on these Sunday nights:

• September 20th, October 11th, November 15th, and December 20th

Don't say we didn't warn you.

This spring, you can see the Funny Stages in monthly performances in both New Haven and Bridgeport.

In New Haven, the Funny Stages continues its run at BAR (254 Crown Street) with a four-show series. Catch New Haven's only night of spontaneous comedy and music, including This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up, at 8pm on these Wednesday nights:

• February 18th, March 18th, April 22nd, and May 13th

In Bridgeport, the Funny Stages presents a three-show series at Playhouse on the Green (177 State Street, Bridgeport) [map] at 7pm on these Sunday nights:

• March 15th, April 5th, and May 3rd

More details to come, but mark those calendars now...

A night of music and spontaneous comedy featuring

• This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up
  (still CT's only spontaneous comedy newscast)

• Crime Scene Improvisation
• Video premieres of Secret Life, Donkey Attack Redux, & Modern Hero
• and a spontaneous singalong finale

Wednesday, December 10 · 8pm
BAR (254 Crown Street, New Haven) [map]
$5 cover (pay at the door or buy online)

New Haven Theater Company presents

The Funny Stages
A night of spontaneous comedy

Featuring a special election edition of
This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up
and the premiere of
Crime Scene Improvisation

Wednesday, October 22 · 8pm
BAR (254 Crown Street, New Haven) [map]
$5 cover (or FREE if you come in costume)

* Samhain: Celtic festival of the dead (aka Halloween)

The Funny Stages returns to BAR (254 Crown Street) for a four-show series this fall.  Catch New Haven's only night of spontaneous comedy and music, including This Just In: You Choose The News, We Make It Up, on these Wednesday nights:

• September 24th
• October 22nd
• November 19th
• December 10th

All shows at 8pm; $5 admission.

Breaking news: September's show is free!