There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

Nikki Glaser and special guest Pete Davidson know how to steady the crowd in ways a full sketch-comedy ensemble can't.

With 11 stand-up specials under his belt, Jim Gaffigan is one of the most prolific comedians this side of George Carlin. His ...

Welcome to 2024, when social media offers millions of ways to get noticed. But funny online doesn’t hold a candle to in-your-face funny. Live comedy is king (or queen), and with the new year comes the ...

LONG before podcasts became the cultural mirror they are today, five stand-up comedians decided to turn their backstage ...

Mike Vecchione is a New York City-based stand-up comedian who has been performing for over 20 years. He has made multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, as well as on Netflix, Comedy Central and ...

Who’s the funniest person in St. Paul? That title will be awarded at a 7 p.m. show Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Gambit Brewing in Lowertown, the conclusion of a contest that’s been taking place all summer at ...

There are no cooties at this comedy show. UCLA’s comedy club Shenanigans is once again hosting its “Men Aren’t Funny” show, kicking off their first performance of the year Friday. Gabby Klijian, a ...

Some have said that tragedy is an important element to comedy but, for some of stand-up’s most acclaimed stars, tragedy saw the end of their career. Far too many of our favorite comedians passed away ...