Ben O'Connell & Eli Wilz

Co headlining evening!

Ben O’Connell is a stand up comic based in Madison, Wisconsin. He performs at clubs and venues across the Midwest and has opened for comics including Ryan Sickler, Yannis Pappas, Jackie Kashian, and Mary Mack. He also produces Don’t Tell Madison and is a writer for Madison’s late night show Capitol Comedy hour. Ben’s comedy is filled with short stories that take you through his life from growing up Catholic in small town Wisconsin to his experiences in sports and the world of politics.

Eli Wilz is a stand-up comedian, improviser, and professional member of Atlas Improv Company in Madison, WI. He’s opened for comedy heavyweights like Adam Ray and Ian Karmel and has been recognized as "Best of the Fest" at both Floodwater Comedy Festival and Madison Comedy Week. A seasoned performer, Eli has taken the stage at top festivals across the continent, including Toronto Sketch Fest, Last Best Comedy Festival, and Milwaukee Comedy Festival. You can catch him every Thursday at the Cardinal Bar as the halftime act for the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band.


01/09/2025 7:00 PM

Door Time: 6:00 PM

Other Showtimes

Tickets: $10

  • These shows are 18+. Valid ID is required.
  • Seats only guaranteed until 15 minutes after showtime. Ticket price is more expensive at the door (if any remain).
  • General Admission is first come, first serve for seating location.
  • Shows generally last 75-90 minutes.
  • We have a strict one warning and out for breaking rules in show room (heckling, cell phone usage, disrupting the show, etc).
  • There are no paper tickets, please give name or show ticket on device at host booth for entry.
  • Groups must arrive together in order to sit together. While we do what we can to seat groups together, we cannot guarantee that groups will be seated together. For the best chance of being seated together arrive early and arrive all together.
  • Our tables seat 2-4 people, so purchasing 4 tickets is the only way to ensure a table to yourself.
  • ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. In the event of a cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund for this ticket may be issued at the option of the management.
  • Please confirm you are purchasing tickets to the right date and showtime before making your purchase.

Show/Doors Times, Doors 45 minutes before show time below are some examples and not necessarily show times for event.

  • 6:00 PM Show/5:15 PM Doors
  • 7:00 PM Show/6:15 PM Doors
  • 8:00 PM Show/7:15 PM Doors
  • 9:30 PM Show/8:45 PM Doors

Co headlining evening!

Ben O’Connell is a stand up comic based in Madison, Wisconsin. He performs at clubs and venues across the Midwest and has opened for comics including Ryan Sickler, Yannis Pappas, Jackie Kashian, and Mary Mack. He also produces Don’t Tell Madison and is a writer for Madison’s late night show Capitol Comedy hour. Ben’s comedy is filled with short stories that take you through his life from growing up Catholic in small town Wisconsin to his experiences in sports and the world of politics.

Eli Wilz is a stand-up comedian, improviser, and professional member of Atlas Improv Company in Madison, WI. He’s opened for comedy heavyweights like Adam Ray and Ian Karmel and has been recognized as "Best of the Fest" at both Floodwater Comedy Festival and Madison Comedy Week. A seasoned performer, Eli has taken the stage at top festivals across the continent, including Toronto Sketch Fest, Last Best Comedy Festival, and Milwaukee Comedy Festival. You can catch him every Thursday at the Cardinal Bar as the halftime act for the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band.