Garin Nugroho’s ‘Opera Jawa’ to Open 20th Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival, ‘Comedy Buddy’ to Close

The 20th Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) will open with Garin Nugroho’s musical “Opera Jawa” and close with Aco ...
Psychology Today

How to Stand Up for Yourself

In February 2023, Cally Caillouet went to the emergency room with the worst headache of her life. The doctor gave her migraine medication and sent her home. “It was completely written off as a ...
The Georgia Straight

Funny Falafels Stand up Comedy Show

Funny Falafels is back with another banger of a comedy show for you. Early Bird tickets are only $10!! Pre game by watching a stand up comedy show before starting your night or come for a great time ...
The Nation Newspaper

Deeone to break longest stand-up comedy record with 40-hour marathon

Comedian Deeone has announced plans to break the Guinness World Record for the longest stand-up comedy performance. He’s set to perform for 40 hours at Pallazo Lagos in Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos from ...
People

David Byrne Says Doing Stand-Up Comedy — at the Request of Fred Armisen! — Was the 'Scariest Thing in the World'

The former Talking Heads frontman dropped by 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to do a surprise set for fans at a listening event in New York City All the world's a stage for David Byrne — ...
AOL

David Byrne Says Doing Stand-Up Comedy — at the Request of Fred Armisen! — Was the 'Scariest Thing in the World'

All the world's a stage for David Byrne — including The Tonight Show, a New York City record shop and Fred Armisen's comedy nights. The former Talking Heads frontman, 73, dropped by The Tonight Show ...
Chicago Tribune

Comedy for fall 2025: Stand-up by Iliza Shlesinger, Ron Funches and Janeane Garofalo

The schools are open, the nights are longer, and the corn has finally stopped sweating. What could it all mean? Simple, that fall is right around the corner. And with the arrival of autumn comes the ...
bleedingcool

Dropout Reveals New Stand-Up Comedy Show Crowd Control

Since its launch in 2018, Dropout (formerly CollegeHumor) has quickly become one of the most popular subscription comedy platforms. Dropout presents independent, ad-free, uncensored comedy producing ...
Tennessean

Stand Up to Cancer 2025 in Nashville: How to watch, stream special featuring Sheryl Crow, Jelly Roll, Jonas Brothers

The 2025 Stand Up To Cancer telecast will air on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. CT from Nashville. The one-hour commercial-free special will be broadcast on over 30 platforms, including major networks and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Why Stand-up Legend George Wallace Can’t Get Off the Stage After 49 Years in Comedy: “I’m Living My Dream”

The star of Prime Video’s ‘Clean Slate’ is in Montreal to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Just For Laughs festival. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Comedy legend George Wallace has ...
Hartford Courant

Comedy heats up in CT this summer with stand-up legends, sitcom stars and political humor

Connecticut’s always been a reliable stop on the touring circuit for major comedians. The state’s proximity to the comedy mecca of New York City definitely helps, as does having casinos and ...