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 perform…
The 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 e…
As 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 " Amy…
The 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 pac…
The 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 nowhere…
There 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 inspired a…
Carnegie 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 speci…
From 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…
Chris Gethard's new show, "Career Suicide," which explores his anxiety as well as his public missteps, might seem like an odd choice for comedy.
Madison 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 …
She'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 take h…
All 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…
"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.
Amy 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 campaign…
Mr. 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.
Lynn 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 Birbiglia de…
Martin 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 less …
Plenty of comedy and improv events are on tap for the coming holiday, including shows at Le Poisson Rouge and the Bell House.
Madison 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…
This correspondent for "The Daily Show" looks back at his experiences as a first-generation Indian-American in "Homecoming King" at the Cherry Lane Theater.
Standup 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?T…
From 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...
Personal memorabilia was destroyed in a fire that ripped through the offices of Second City on Wednesday.
Brooklyn 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 Marc Mar…
The 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 hottest…