Despite film and TV jobs not being what they once were and some comedians leaving Los Angeles, these stand-ups say LA is ...

No matter how quick the wit, no stand-up comic starts out a success. Forget the top: on the way to the bottom rung, comics need to endure endless open-mic tryouts, log thousands of miles for little or ...

However, stand-up comedy specials are the perfect antidote when nothing else appeals. Generally clocking in at about an hour, ...

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: ...

Usama Siddiquee, a 35-year-old comic from Plano, quickly shined through in the first episode of "Funny AF with Kevin Hart." ...

The 1970s and 1980s are widely considered one of the most important eras in stand-up comedy. Comics like George Carlin, Rodney Dangerfield, and Richard Pryor dominated the era, becoming some of the ...

I could watch sassy New York comedians trying out material all day, but this is reality TV, so we have to sit through a bit ...

From improv to sketch to stand up, there are many opportunities for people looking to get into comedy in Bloomington. But for an IU student or Bloomington resident still testing the waters, getting on ...

Whether you’re jonesing to take some improv classes, hop on the open mic, or just catch a weekend show, Kansas City's clubs and theaters offer plenty of ways to flex your funny bone.