Brian Atkinson is featuring for Larry Smith at the Crossroads Supper Club in Platteville, WI on Saturday, January 24.
Brian Atkinson
The nicest voice in comedy. Brian Atkinson is a comedian who played a serial killer on TV while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022-2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2025 Top 40 Comic. Brian is so funny, you might not notice he’s working clean.
Larry Smith
Larry Smith is a writer, actor, podcaster, voiceover artist, visual artist, and (most importantly) a standup comedian. He’s headlined The Grove Comedy Club, The Lucky Cat Comedy & Events, Mason City Limits Comedy Club, The Zoo Bar in Lincoln, NE, and for Fox Valley Comedy, along with several other independent venues, rock clubs, and small theaters.
Larry is the creator and host of “Convince Me with Larry Smith” on NPRIllinois and The Front Row Network. He also cohosts another podcast, “Zig & Larry Ignore a Topic.”
He’s been on The Paul Bunyan Comedy Festival, Floodwater Comedy Festival, and SnoJam Comedy Festival, has been featured by Huffington Post, FOX Illinois, NPRIllinois, selected by The Illinois Times several years as one of their favorite comedians, featured in the book “America’s Best Bar Comics,” and was on Zanies Rosemont’s Tuesday Ten multiple times.
Reena Calm has called him a “one-of-a-kind talent that brings so much good energy to every stage” and “an amazing comic.” Chris Speyrer, owner of Mason City Limits says, “you make it look effortless up there,” and fellow comedian Andy Landgrebe described Larry’s act as “a calm walk through a forest of joy.” .
Crossroads Supper Club
Old-fashioned supper club with a full bar, regular comedy shows, and a weekend brunch. Start your adventure at Crossroads. A scenic country setting to reconnect with family and friends while enjoying local foods served by friendly staff. You can’t miss us at the corner of County A and Highway 80. Arrive as guests, leave as family.
Crossroads Supper Club
9315 WI-80
Platteville, WI 53818
Brian Atkinson – Comedian
Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.
Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.
Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.
Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.
Bookings
Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it’s a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you’ll love and brag about later.