First look: Montreal’s New Faces of Comedy, Groups 1-2, 2013
by We make a big deal in the comedy industry about “New Faces” in Montreal because the comedy industry makes a big deal about it. TV …
Year: 2013
Don’t call it a comeback? Famous comedians and stand-up legends coming back on tour
Is 2013 the year that every famous comedian decided to get back into stand-up, or does it just seem that way? There’s definitely something in …
Jason Sudeikis announces his SNL retirement on Late Show with David Letterman
We thought we knew Jason Sudeikis had performed for his last time as a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live back in May. But …
A Year After Aurora: Recovery continues for Caleb Medley
Hugo Medley turns one year old today. That’s hardly big news in baby news globally — certainly the possible future King of England’s birth and …
It’s not JFL; it’s Off-JFL. Get to know the solo shows through “Bedtime Stories” from the performers
The scene at Montreal’s Just For Laughs can seem a bit overwhelming, whether it’s your first trip to the comedy festival or you’re a native …
Sinbad to release his “Make Me Wanna Holla” special as concert film
Sinbad sees what Kevin Hart’s stand-up concert films have done at the box-office in the past two years, and he’d like to be in the …
In Their Own Words: Matt Besser, Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh on writing “The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual”
After several years in the planning, talking and writing, the co-founding leaders of the Upright Citizens Brigade finally accomplished the publishing stage of their effort …
Kevin Downey Jr.’s quarterfinal performance on America’s Got Talent 2013
Kevin Downey Jr. was the first of the six comedians to perform in the quarterfinals of 2013’s edition of America’s Got Talent. A pre-taped package …
Free CD/DVD Giveaway: Craig Ferguson’s “I’m Here To Help”
Craig Ferguson’s latest stand-up special, I’m Here to Help, is out today on CD and/or DVD via New Wave Dynamics, and I’m here to help you …
Meet Montreal’s Just For Laughs New Faces, Class of 2013
Congrats to the new class of New Faces for Montreal’s Just For Laughs, showcased for the comedy industry this week. I’ll file full reports from …