Abortion and suicide are hot topics in this latest hour of standup for Netflix, but the quirky left turns that once made this material feel so fresh can’t be foundWhen I saw Louis CK perfo…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:36AMThe comedian’s two specials on Netflix have their moments, but for one of the most revered stand-ups of his era the material is often disappointingly flatThere is a mystique that surrounds…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:48PMAs Netflix invest in Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld, what have been the most important comedy specials on stage?2017 is set to be a big year in standup specials for Netflix – A…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:48PMThe outspoken comic talks about directing a ‘science comedy’ on the female brain, overcoming her battle with co-dependency and the cult of celebrity griefAt only 34, Whitney Cummings has…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PMThe next year promises a wealth of standup, from old favorites and much-buzzed newcomers, and small screen comedies to watch out forComedy is hard to predict – young stars arise from nowhe…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:12AMThere was no lack of jokes about the Republican nominee from Samantha Bee to Alec Baldwin – but despite comics’ best efforts, Trump put himself past satireThis election season has inspir…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:48PMCarnegie Hall, New YorkThe comedian has moved beyond her breast cancer diagnosis to more easygoing material, and she’s better at it than everTig Notaro broke through with her evocative spe…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:36PMFrom Patton Oswalt to Eric Andre to Tim Minchin, the annual event provides a variety of ways to laugh across the cityFor the first week of November, pretty much anything funny happening in N…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:57AMChris Gethard’s new show, “Career Suicide,” which explores his anxiety as well as his public missteps, might seem like an odd choice for comedy.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:54PMMadison Square Garden, New YorkAfter a period in which it seemed he was in decline, Louis CK has rallied with a show that reminds you that his best material was always his most personalOnly …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:34PMShe’s stormed America’s late-night talkshows and worked on Chris Rock’s Oscars speech. Now Michelle Wolf is taking her political standup to EdinburghThis week, Michelle Wolf is set to …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:09AMAll the late-night shows have tried to lampoon a certain Republican nominee, but when real-life TV feels stranger than fiction, does satire fall flat?At its finest, satire can forever define…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:26AM“The Cast,” directed by Hannah Chase, is an example of how this Magnet Theater group comes up with creative ways to play with genre and presentation.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:44PMAmy Schumer’s sketch comedy show tackles gun control and in New York Janeane Garofalo joins other comedians in benefit show to raise awarenessIncongruous as it seems, comedy and the campai…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48PMMr. Early, the comic who hosts the monthly “Showgasm” at Ars Nova, will preside over a huge fund-raising version of it on Thursday at the Marquee in Chelsea.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:26PMLynn Redgrave Theater, New YorkInspired by the Charlie Hebdo attack, the reliably funny comic’s show advocates the necessity of humor – especially when it offendsEver since Mike Birbigli…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:56PMMartin performed his first comedy gig in 30 years – but Seinfeld was the star, with a wonderfully calibrated show that proves he’s still the safest bet in standupJerry Seinfeld more or l…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:46PMPlenty of comedy and improv events are on tap for the coming holiday, including shows at Le Poisson Rouge and the Bell House.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:07PMMadison Square Garden, New YorkBruce Springsteen brought laughs and hits, while guests Seth Meyers and John Oliver delivered some testy material that divided the roomStand Up For Heroes, a s…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:13AMThis correspondent for “The Daily Show” looks back at his experiences as a first-generation Indian-American in “Homecoming King” at the Cherry Lane Theater.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:08PMStandup comedians possess a remarkable ability to turn the worst parts of their lives into comedy – but is that even possible with a fabricated story about being in the south tower on 9/11…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:51AMFrom the established shtick of Dave Chappelle to internet stars and unknown quantities, this autumn there’s an abundance of laughs to be had Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:55AMPersonal memorabilia was destroyed in a fire that ripped through the offices of Second City on Wednesday.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:44PMBrooklyn Academy of Music, New YorkHis WTF podcast made him world-famous, but the comic’s self-loathing persona remains intact in a smart and heartfelt show“So, fuck, right?” is how Ma…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:50PMThe Comedy Central star and lead in Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck brought her comedy ensemble, which included Colin Quinn and Vanessa Bayer, to New York and lived up to her billing as the hotte…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:04PMCatie Lazarus, host of the interview show “Employee of the Month” at Joe’s Pub, is in the interviewee’s seat for a few questions.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:26PMThe South African’s appointment is welcome – but as an outsider, can he cover the 2016 presidential campaign as convincingly as Jon Stewart would have done? Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:03AMIn New York there’s a group of comedians putting on their own versions of post-11 o’clock talkshows. As the late-night landscape shifts, could they be primed to take over? Continue readi…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:00AMTown Hall, New YorkThere are sex jokes, F-bombs and weary cultural references – but when the former Late Late Show host tells a story about the Rolling Stones, the show comes alive Continu…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:08PMTown Hall, New YorkOver a decade after winning best comic at Edinburgh, Martin has pared down his presentation and allowed consistently funny and clever jokes to shine Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:19AMBowery Ballroom, New YorkThe voice of Comedy Central delights in the unsophisticated, but underneath the lowbrow crudeness there’s considerable charm, technique and wit Continue reading...
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