“Impeccable; he’s a master of rhythms, of energy, of vocal dexterity, all artfully employed to compelling effect,”says Steve Bennett of The United Kingdom’s Comedy Chortle. “The way he uses language is unmatched…he passionately sets out his own world view, simultaneously apocalyptic and uplifting. It’s complex, dizzying and cathartic, a universal theory attempting to make sense of all that’s going on in the world.”
“ranney” aka Chocolate Gandalf is a decades-seasoned pro always bringing a refreshing and unique perception with his comedy.
“ranney” has headlined internationally including Dublin’s Comedy Cellar and London’s The Comedy Store.
“ranney” was the premier comic at Laff Tuesdays, the professional comedy club at the World Famous Apollo Theater in New York City.
“ranney”s current evening of thought-provoking humor debuted at Shakespeare & Company’s Beer Garden in the fall of 2025 and the ever-changing ruminations is now available for booking.
Experience the Experience of “ranney.”
Content is for mature audiences.
What to expect?
“I don’t know. I seldom do. I just share what’s on my mind. That should scare most away. I might sing a little. It’s possible. It’s possible that there’ll be an annoying lady in front of me holding up my day as she plays the lotto. I just might preach…reconstruct a fairytale. It’s possible I’ll divulge plans to kill my spouse over sliced cucumbers.” – “ranney”
“ranney” has opened for REO Speedwagon, The Sugar Hill Gang, Kathleen Madigan and Eddie Griffin; and, he has shared billing with Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock, and Paul Mooney.
“ranney” has twice taken shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest performing arts festival in the world and has mounted ten one man shows, including And the Horse You Rode In On (Projects Arts Centre, Dublin), Whatever (People’s Improv Theater, New York), Incendiary (The Straz Center, Tampa), and Cufflinks and Jolly Ranchers for Dummies (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland).
