The Definitive Guide to Comedy
Mike Birbiglia’s latest stand-up tour is headed Off-Broadway, back to the same theater at 45 Bleecker St. where Birbiglia developed Sleepwalk With Me. Mike Birbiglia: Thank God For Jokes will play Lynn Redgrave Theater, with previews beginning Feb. 2, 2016, and an official opening Feb. 11. “I’m so excited to be …
Sebastian Maniscalco joked on Facebook last week that he should move to New York City in 2016 because he’s already sold enough tickets for six shows at the Beacon Theatre, and they aren’t even happening until May. Meanwhile, Jerry Seinfeld just announced an actual residency for 2016 at the Beacon, …
Patrice Oneal died five years ago today, on Nov. 29, 2011. There are many of his famous peers who knew and adored him, and not only have shared their stories about him but also continue to celebrate Oneal and help his family financially with an annual benefit. Next year’s show, …
The NFL franchise located in Washington, D.C., has appealed the cancellation of six trademark registrations for the Washington Redskins, “one of the most storied franchises in sports, on the ground that the Team’s name supposedly ‘disparaged’ Native Americans under § 2(a) of the Lanham Act.” That’s how the appeal starts …
Seven years ago, dozens of New York City comedians converged in costumed tribute to stand-up legends and infamous icons of their trade. Since it was Halloween week, they dubbed the special showcase Schtick or Treat. I was there. It was fun. A ton of fun, actually. And hosts Mark Normand …
“Oh, Hello.” “Gil Faizon & George St Geegland are doing a live show in NYC in Dec.” So says Nick Kroll today, who with longtime comedy partner John Mulaney are mounting an off-Broadway run of their elderly characters from the Upper West Side, making the trek down to the West …
For all of the talk about Amy Schumer this year, it’s worth noting that Schumer joked throughout this summer’s Oddball Festival about how little money she made off of her own blockbuster hit movie, Trainwreck. And truth be told, Schumer — nor any woman — are to be found on …
Moroccan-born Gad Elmaleh is France’s most famous and loved comedian, but only this past month has he begun performing English-language stand-up shows in America, appropriately titled, “All In English.” Elmaleh will follow up his recent 10-night stint at Joe’s Pub in New York City with another residency from Jan. 21 …
Tracy Morgan just announced the next phase in his comedy comeback: A four-month stand-up comedy tour that kicks off in February 2016, with “MORE DATES COMING SOON…” As Morgan told his fans this morning on Twitter: “Heading back out on the road to bring the funny. Come see me: https://www.tracymorgan.com/tour/ …
Tracy Morgan surprised everyone at the Emmys last month by walking onstage to deliver the final TV awards of the live broadcast. On Monday night, Morgan made his first official stand-up comedy performances since almost dying in the June 2014 highway crash that killed his friend and writing partner, James …
