Eddie Izzard gigs Vegas, Vegas digs him
by The last time many American audiences saw Eddie Izzard perform stand-up, he was wearing a dress and makeup. Ah, the life of a cross-dressing straight …
Author: Sean L. McCarthy
Editor and publisher since 2007, when he was named New York's Funniest Reporter. Former newspaper reporter at the New York Daily News, Boston Herald and smaller dailies and community papers across America. Loves comedy so much he founded this site.
Tim Minchin’s proper American debut
After electrifying the Las Vegas audience with his extended introductory performance of "So F–king Rock," Tim Minchin said this was his first time in America. …
The 2007 Andy Kaufman Award finals
Through methods not entirely spelled out — although, really, anything associated with the late Andy Kaufman should go without any easy explanations — eight comedians …
Chris Rock, at the TCF
I had the chance to watch Chris Rock try out new material twice in recent months in the intimate environment of the Comedy Cellar in …
Jerry Seinfeld, at the TCF
If people were tired of seeing Jerry Seinfeld seemingly everywhere this month, it didn’t show Friday night for either him or the 4,000 cheering fans …
Unprotected Sketch! at the TCF
Could relatively unknown sketch comedy groups compete with national headlining comics for eyeballs, attention and laughs at The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas? That was …
Beginning at the beginning
Lots of great exclusive information to share with you from The Comedy Festival over the weekend in Las Vegas, but before I get to that, …
Tim and Eric take on Vegas
Tim and Eric Nite Live hit the road last night with a special show in Las Vegas as part of The Comedy Festival at Caesars …
Frank Caliendo: Ready for his close-up?
Frank Caliendo seemed and sounded rather composed for a guy about to perform his first major TV stand-up special and launch his own series on …
In Las Vegas for The Comedy Festival
I’m in Las Vegas this weekend covering The Comedy Festival. Access issues may prevent me from providing you with a full report until Monday, so …