The High Scores

This website closed

2011-03-01T18:59:00.002-05:00

Hey, we're not using this blogspot anymore, so if you're seeing this then you living in the past, man.

See our updated website at:
http://thehighscores.com

See ya there!

Working on our new show - coming soon!

2011-01-24T16:44:00.003-05:00

We're working on a big 'ol new show for y'all. Stay tuned for dates and other goodies.

Next show Friday, December 10th

2010-12-05T22:30:00.004-05:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to our big show Friday and watched us try and chug some heinous 4-Loko. Good times. Special thanks to Boat and Darcy Burke for bringing the funny.

If you missed it (why?!?!?!) then you're in luck because we're also playing Friday, December 10th at the P.I.T. theater @ 8:00 with our friends The Foolhardy Manor. The theater is at 154 W. 29th St (btwn 6th & 7th) and you can buy your tickets now by clicking here.

And of course remember to nominate The High Scores for the ECNY comedy awards http://www.ecnyawards.com/nominate/. We'll love you even more.

New Show Friday, December 3rd

2010-11-12T17:12:00.005-05:00

Come see us perform LIVE at our next show:

Friday, December 3rd @ 8:30
Gotham City Improv
48 W. 21st (btwn 5th & 6th) - 8th Floor
$5 and it's BYOB!

We're back at one of our favorite places to play - Gotham City Improv. It's BYOB so bring a couple cold ones to enjoy or unselfishly share (if you're into that). Come see what's most likely our last show of the year.

More details and guest announcements coming later.

UPDATE
Now with more BOAT!
Improv/sketch team BOAT will be joining us.

Along with stand-up shenanigans from Darcy Burke!

New show soon!

2010-11-02T18:07:00.004-04:00

Don't get your pantaloons in a bunch. Our next show is coming soon. We're getting the deets together now and will let everyone know.

In the meantime, here's an image of our first business card. Do you have one of these limited edition collector's items? If not pick one up at our next show or at retailers and truck stops all over the country.

Thanks to everyone last Friday!

2010-08-24T23:23:00.004-04:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to last Friday's show, especially those who had to sit in the aisles and floor (hey, come earlier next time). Big thanks to Geek Dreams and We're Matt Weir for performing with us, The Foolhardy Manor for the videos, and thanks to Jill Twiss for MCing and steering the ship. And of course, very special congratulations to Ian and Olga on their engagement. That's right, there was a proposal at our last show. What will happen at the next show?

Next Show Friday, August 20th @ 8:30

2010-07-14T16:37:00.005-04:00

Here are the details for our next live show:

Friday, August 20th @ 8:30
Gotham City Improv
48 W. 21st (btwn 5th & 6th)
On the 8th floor
Only $7 and... BYOB!

We're back at one of our favorite places, Gotham City Improv, where we play Friday night for cheap and you can bring your own adult beverages. What a deal!

We'll be bringing some guests with us this time, so stay tuned for more info.

UPDATE:
Also performing:
Geek Dreams
We're Matt Weir
Videos from The Foolhardy Manor
Hosted by Jill Twiss

New show info coming soon!

2010-07-12T22:38:00.001-04:00

We're finalizing details for our next ALL NEW show. Keeping up with all the new rages, we've scheduled a block of time on TV to make our announcement. Tune in to find out more!

Pics from our Times Square Photo Shoot

2010-07-09T13:29:00.002-04:00

Great show Friday night

2010-05-08T18:08:00.004-04:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to see the show last night. We really appreciated having a packed house and such an awesome crowd. If you were there, tag yourself on the audience pictures on our facebook site:

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/album.php?aid=167086&id=103412969736

We'll be announcing our next show soon, so check back here or on Facebook.

ALL NEW SHOW - Friday, May 7th

2010-04-14T13:42:00.002-04:00

Come see The High Scores perform a BRAND NEW Sketch Comedy show! That's right *NEW* as in stuff you haven't seen before.

FRIDAY, MAY 7th at 8:30

Only $5 at the door and make your reservations at (212) 367-8222.

Gotham City Improv
48 W. 21st (btwn 5th & 6th)
It's on the 8th floor
MAP

Demi Davis
Jess Fritscher
Vin Hamilton
Jon Macomber
Ian Scott McCormick

Oh, and the most important detail... it's BYOB - so bring a couple beers or frosty malt beverages.

Canadian Serial Killer - "It Came From The North" movie trailer

2010-03-04T14:44:00.002-05:00

Check out our new video. It's a trailer from the movie about the notorious Canadian Serial Killer - It Came From The North.

Live show on Saturday, March 13th at The PIT

2010-03-03T01:07:00.003-05:00

Wow, is it already March? Then it's time to get your Madness on and come see The High Scores perform some live sketch comedy. We'll be performing with our friends "The Chris and Paul Show" so you can double your fun.

Saturday, March 13th at 11pm

The PIT Theater (People's Improv Theater)
154 W. 29th
Map

Get advance tix here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91647
$8 on-line or $10 at the door

There's a good chance it will sell out, so reserve your tickets now.

JACKPOT! time again!!!

2010-01-14T01:56:00.005-05:00

The High Scores are playing JACKPOT again! This is a fun monthly event hosted by Black Apple International. See us perform with 6 other sketch groups, plus groove to a live band, play some drinking games, and win some cash prizes. And tickets are only $10. Cheaper than seeing Avatar again!

Jackpot New Year
- website
- facebook

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
8pm until 10pm-ish
Crash Mansion
199 Bowery (Bowery & Spring)

Playing Boston on Saturday, January 30th

2009-12-31T11:39:00.004-05:00

To all our Beantown friends and fans. See The High Scores perform at ImprovBoston as part of their "nightcap" show on Saturday, January 30th at 11:30.

For venue details see:
http://improvboston.com/
40 Prospect St. in Central Square, Cambridge, MA

and get advance tickets through improvboston.com or at:
https://www.vendini.com/service/tickets/viewEvent.html?e=34e6a8b82f3c2dd89d198b165efa2113&entry=1

A Slow December

2009-12-08T21:17:00.003-05:00

The High Scores are relaxing and enjoying the holiday season. No shows until 2010, but we are busy shooting some new videos, so look for those soon.

In the meantime, make sure you join us on facebook. It'll make us happy.

On this date: November 25th

2009-11-25T08:30:00.002-05:00

On this date: November 25th

1864 - Confederate Civil War operatives attempt to burn down New York City
1867 - Dynamite is patented
1963 - JFK is buried
1983 - Competitive eater Joey Chestnut is born
2008 - The High Scores make their stage debut, performing at St. Marks in NYC

Five seemingly unrelated events? Or five events intrinsically linked together in time and purpose?

Happy birthday to us. What a year - played all over New York City, performed in Canada, played a monthly run of shows, shot a few videos and made a bunch of new friends.

Thanks to everyone who performed with us, for us, or just came out to see a show.

Friday, November 6th!

2009-10-30T16:47:00.002-04:00

See The High Scores performing with their good friends 'Geek Dreams' as they celebrate their anniversary with a blowout show. A great chance to see a bunch of funny. Featuring: Geek Dreams, The High Scores, The Chris and Paul show, and Scott Yacyshyn.

8:00 Friday, November 6th at The Creek in Long Island City. 10-93 Jackson Avenue. Right by the 7 train. Get directions here: http://creeklic.com/directions/

Thanks to JACKPOT!

2009-10-28T18:12:00.003-04:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to see JACKPOT! last night. Congrats to The Chris & Paul show and thanks to everyone who put on the event. A good time as always, and they do it every month.

See 'The High Scores' in JACKPOT!

2009-10-18T13:05:00.004-04:00

Get ready for a very special chance to see The High Scores. We'll be performing in JACKPOT! on Tuesday the 27th with 9 other sketch teams. We'll all do a sketch and there will be a winner - determined by your applause! So cheer hard!

Oh, by the way, it's FREE! But donations are accepted at the door, with all the money going to the winner. It's at Crash Mansion - 199 Bowery @ Spring St. - 8:30. Ask for 'The High Scores' table if you want to sit near us. But please don't bother us for autographs.

Live Show on Tuesday, October 6th

2009-09-24T22:16:00.002-04:00

See The High Scores LIVE at 8:30 on Tuesday, October 6th. We'll be at 'The City' Theater at Broadway Comedy Club - 318 W. 53rd (btwn 8th & 9th). Only $5 and a drink to see some great sketch comedy.

Great show Tuesday!

2009-09-10T13:34:00.002-04:00

Thanks to everyone who made it out Tuesday. Good times.

Special thanks to Sheldrake Boothroy - VERY excellent monoscene improv.

See us back at 'The City' at Broadway Comedy Club next month - Tuesday, October 6th at 8:30. More wacky news and updates later.

Next Show Tuesday September 8th at 8:30

2009-08-29T15:39:00.002-04:00

See our next live show on: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th at 8:30
"The City" at Broadway Comedy Club
318 W. 53rd (btwn 8th and 9th)

Joining us will be "Sheldrake Boothroy" - a great monoscene improv team. You've probably never seen improv in this format, so you can learn as you laugh.

It's right after Labor Day, so this is your chance to show Summer that you will not go gently into that good Autumn.

Thanks to Sketch Block

2009-08-28T13:37:00.003-04:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to Sketch Block last night. Great show - thanks to Selena, Better Than The Machine, and The Chris And Paul Show. If you like Sketch Comedy (of course you do!) check out future shows at Sketch Block - they do it twice a month.

And a quick plug for JACKPOT - a new upcoming show that's going to promote more Sketch Comedy. Which automatically makes them our favorite heroes (replacing the firefighters who saved us from that burning building)

See you on September 8th at The Broadway Comedy Club for our next show!

Performing at Sketch Block on Thursday 8/27

2009-08-21T15:28:00.005-04:00

See The High Scores perform as part of "Sketch Block" on Thursday, August 27th at 8:30. It's at the National Comedy Theater at 347 W36th (btwn 8th & 9th). We'll be performing with a bunch of other sketch comedy groups, but we'll still be doing a bunch of sketches for you. Only $10, with no drink minimum.

Great show last night

2009-08-12T14:19:00.002-04:00

Thanks to everyone who made it out last night. Great crowd. Apologies for the slightly different arrangement, but thanks to Megan and all the stand-ups for joining in on all the fun.

Special thanks to Smash-Face! Great improv and good times.

We'll be back at our regular gig next month at 'The City' at Broadway Comedy Club, but in the meantime see us perform at "Sketch Block" on Thursday, August 27th at 8:30. It's at a different place - National Comedy Theater at 347 W36th (btwn 8th & 9th). Of course, check back here for more details, or even better, join us on facebook for all the news worth hearing.

Next Tuesday with Smash-Face!!

2009-08-06T13:43:00.002-04:00

Playing with us Tuesday is SMASH-FACE!!!

That's great improv before we serve you our delicious sketch comedy. And it's only $5, cheaper than what you were going to do anyway, pervert.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th at 8:30
"The City" at Broadway Comedy Club
318 W. 53rd (btwn 8th and 9th)

Tuesday, August 11th

2009-07-21T12:10:00.004-04:00

See The High Scores LIVE on Tuesday, August 11th at 8:30 on 'The City' stage at The Broadway Comedy Club: 318 W. 53rd (between 8th and 9th).

This is going to be a BIG show! New sketches, special guests and possibly ice cream for everyone! Possibly...

See us on Tuesday, July 14th

2009-06-25T14:57:00.000-04:00

See The High Scores on Tuesday, July 14th at 8:30. We'll be at 'The City' Theater at Broadway Comedy Club.

Yes, we are playing on Bastille Day. We celebrate EVERYTHING.

Off to Canada!

2009-06-17T11:42:00.000-04:00

The High Scores are off to Canada to perform at Sketch Com-Ageddon! If you are in the Toronto area see us on Thursday the 18th at 9:30 at Comedy Bar on 945 Bloor St. W.

Join us on Facebook

2009-06-12T15:02:00.000-04:00

So you're sitting around, just waiting for news on The High Scores. Maybe you keep hitting refresh on your browser, trying to get your High Scores fix. Your biggest prayer has just been answered. Become our fan on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/The-High-Scores-Sketch-Comedy/103412969736

(Secret handshake not included)

Live Next Tuesday (6/16) at 'The City'

2009-06-09T13:30:00.000-04:00

See The High Scores with special Improv guest "John Jon" next Tuesday, June 16th @ 8:30 at 'The City' at Broadway Comedy Club. 318 W. 53rd (btwn 8th and 9th).

It's only $5 and a drink, and just for reading this, use the code "snuggie" at the door to get a free admission for a friend. Or an interesting stranger.

P.S. The rumors are true - The High Scores will be playing a sketch festival in Toronto later this month. More later.

G-G-Great show

2009-05-20T12:40:00.000-04:00

Great show last night. Thanks to everyone who made it a great diecinueve de mayo party.

Special thanks to No Substitutions. Awesome as always, and well worth $1,200.

See The High Scores' next show at 8:30 on TUESDAY, JUNE 16th at 'The City' at Broadway Comedy Club. Set your time machines.

With No Substitutions on the 19th

2009-05-08T13:26:00.000-04:00

Very happy to announce:

NO SUBSTITUTIONS

Will be playing with us on Tuesday May 19th @ 8:30 at 'The City' at Broadway Comedy Club.

So you're getting sketch AND improv. It won't be the best day of your life, but it'll be in the top 10.

See ya on Tuesday the 19th

2009-05-01T01:48:00.000-04:00

Next live gig is Tuesday, May 19th @ 8:30 at The City at Broadway Comedy Club: 318 W. 53rd (between 8th and 9th) .

We'll announce our special guests soon, but mark your calender now. And not with a pen or pencil, make sure to use one of those sharpies.

Good times last night!

2009-04-22T11:21:00.000-04:00

Great show last night. Thanks to everyone who skipped American Idol and came out to see the show.

Special thanks to Micky and Sandy (sushi!) and No Substitutions (sitcoms and vomit!). Really great sets.

See y'all next time!

Donnie Baseball's birthday wish

2009-04-20T12:48:00.001-04:00

Don't disappoint Donnie Baseball and make sure to see The High Scores tomorrow.

With special guests Micky and Sandy and No Substitutions!

Tuesday 4/21 @ 8:30 at The City at Broadway Comedy Club: 318 W. 53rd (between 8th and 9th)

Ready to Rock for Tuesday

2009-04-18T10:27:00.000-04:00

See us at 8:30 on Tuesday, April 4/21 at The City at The Broadway Comedy Club.

Featured Guests:

-Micky and Sandy!
-No Substitutions!

That's some great sketch and improv for only $5 and a drink. Good times.

The City at Broadway Comedy Club is at:
318 W. 53rd (between 8th and 9th)
It's the room on the 1st floor.

-Take the D to 7th ave (53rd st) - and walk west on 53rd
-Take the C to 50th (8th ave) and go up to 53rd and turn left.
-Take the R to 49th (7th ave) and go up to 53rd and turn left on 53rd

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=318+53rd+10019&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.494074,79.101563&ie=UTF8&ll=40.762244,-73.985023&spn=0.008289,0.019312&z=16

http://www.firstcitycomedy.com/

Next Show on 4/21

2009-04-05T21:29:00.000-04:00

The High Scores' next show will be on Tuesday 4/21 at 8:30. We'll be rockin' The City at The Broadway Comedy Club. We'll announce more specifics and our special guests later. Will it be the Easter Bunny? We're not saying no...

Thanks

2009-03-26T20:55:00.000-04:00

Thanks to everyone who came out on Tuesday - good times.

Special thanks to:

SECRET HOSPITAL!!!
Matty Goldberg
And special guest Vicki Cooperman.

See you all soon!

2009-03-24T13:30:00.000-04:00

Details on 3/24 show

2009-03-18T13:01:00.000-04:00

By popular demand, here's the details of The High Score's next gig.

We're starting a run of shows every other Tuesday Night at "The City Theater" at Broadway Comedy Club on 53rd.

Our first show is:

TUESDAY, March 24th at 8:30

We will be joined each week by special guests from the worlds of sketch comedy, improv, and stand-up, with some weird and generally amusing stuff mixed in.

This week we will be joined by the hilarious Matty Goldberg, Jessica from Geek Dreams, and other surprise guests.

$5 and a drink for some of the best sketch comedy in NYC.

The City at Broadway Comedy Club is at:
318 W. 53rd (between 8th and 9th)
It's the room on the 1st floor.

-Take the D to 7th ave (53rd st) - and walk west on 53rd
-Take the C to 50th (8th ave) and go up to 53rd and turn left.
-Take the R to 49th (7th ave) and go up to 53rd and turn left on 53rd

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=318+53rd+10019&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.494074,79.101563&ie=UTF8&ll=40.762244,-73.985023&spn=0.008289,0.019312&z=16

http://www.firstcitycomedy.com/

New Run of shows!

2009-03-11T20:06:00.000-04:00

The High Scores are happy to announce we will be doing a run of shows at "The City @ The Broadway Comedy Club". We'll be there at 8:30 every other Tuesday, starting on March 24th. Join us for some great sketch comedy from us and performances from other sketch groups, improvisers, stand-ups, and interesting people.

Details and a fancy flier to follow. All your Tuesdays are belong to us!

The High Scores LIVE on the 25th

2009-01-11T17:38:00.000-05:00

The High Scores perform live at the Magnet Theater on Sunday, January 25th. We're on at 8:00 as part of their "test drive" series. We'll rock your funny bone for 30 minutes.

Map

It's the Sunday evening before the Super Bowl = NO EXCUSES! Our last show sold out, so make sure to get there early and mention you are there to see The High Scores.

It's a split bill with "sexual dancing for dummies". Don't know anything about them, and not sure who goes first. But hey, good times.

The greatest Burger photo ever

2009-01-05T12:21:00.000-05:00

In the spirit of Burger Heathens, the greatest burger photo of all time:

God Bless the M'f'n U.S.A.

Burger Heathens

2009-01-03T13:45:00.000-05:00

A new video from The High Scores:

Forget the Burger Virgins, don't be a Burger Heathen! Try a Whapper and have it our way.

Friday's show was a Sell-Out!

2008-12-07T21:59:00.000-05:00

Thanks to everyone who came out for Friday's show. Apologies to anyone who couldn't get in. As far as you know, it was the greatest show on earth, so just stick to that image.

The High Scores would also like to formally apologize to the fire marshal for violating any applicable fire codes.

Stay tuned for future appearances. Next full show will be in January.

After Party on Friday

2008-12-04T10:40:00.000-05:00

Strong Rumors of an after party this Friday at Peter McManus Cafe. At 152 Seventh Ave at 19th St. Just 2 streets and an ave over from the theater.

The High Scores will be there signing Autographs for only $5. Sorry, no personalizations.

Just Go A to B, if you can't figure that out, just don't come.

Featured Performers at Under St. Marks Theater TONIGHT!

2008-11-25T10:51:00.000-05:00

See The High Scores as featured performers, aka "very special guests", tonight at Under St. Marks Theater.

9:00 at 94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave & Ave A - Take the 6 to Astor Place

"What do a dead pope and a suicidal teenager have in common? See The High Scores perform sketch comedy with a serrated edge. Featuring: Ian McCormick, Jon Macomber, Ben DiMatteo, Lindsey Hope Pearlman and Betty Kaplan."

Blue Horseshoe Loves The High Scores

2008-11-20T23:44:00.000-05:00

Bud Fox has a hot tip:

"Blue Horseshoe Loves The High Scores"

See The High Scores LIVE

2008-11-20T23:22:00.000-05:00

Here's a chance to see The High Scores LIVE!

Friday, December 5th at 8:30 pm

Gotham City Improv
48 W. 21st
8th Floor

Yes, it's BYOB, so have fun out there...

2008-11-03T13:43:00.000-05:00

The High Scores present:

Candidates Burt Bailer and James Kosar present political campaign ads about the homeless.

Welcome to The High Scores!

2008-11-03T13:38:00.000-05:00

Children, gather around to hear the story of The High Scores.

It begins...