Dan Levy hosting “Coming To The Stage,” new stand-up showcase for Comedy Dynamics
by Stand-up showcases aren’t just for cable TV anymore. A new series from Comedy Dynamics, Coming To The Stage, will spotlight aspiring comedians on a variety …
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Anjelah Johnson mounting summer concert tour as Bon Qui Qui
Move over Childish Gambino and Eddie Murphy, there’s a new gal in town who’s ready to make with the funny and the music both in …
Explaining what defamation means for comedians, by lawyer-turned-comedian Matt Ritter
Lawyer-turned-comedian/producer Matt Ritter sent me this video today, which is not “legal advice” as he points out, but rather some points of clarification regarding defamation …
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This Is Not Happening: What’s in a name-check, Ari Shaffir?
Imagine you’re a woman and you’re funny, so you decide to pursue a career in comedy. Imagine that even just in making that decision, you’ve …
Brandon T. Jackson first stand-up to join cast of simultaneous reality series on Esquire and Oxygen
At their Upfront presentations to advertisers today, the Esquire Network and Oxygen announced a first-ever joint project that will feature companion reality series shooting and …
Take Arsenio Hall’s word for it? Begging for Eddie Murphy to return to stand-up at The Comedy Store (ahem)
The Comedy Store’s lineup for Thursday night included a 15-minute window for a “Special Guest.” Turns out that guest may have been a very special …
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A How To Guide for Doing Your Own DIY Stand-Up Comedy Tour
This essay originally appeared on Ron Babcock’s website and is reprinted here by his request and with his permission. A LONG BUT BY NO MEANS …
Stand-up from Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan and Bill Burr at 2015’s Night of Too Many Stars
So much happened during the 2015 Night of Too Many Stars that Comedy Central didn’t even have time to air it all within two hours …
Amy Schumer’s call for a Comedian’s Bill of Rights or Comedy Club Commandments that every booker should heed
Amy Schumer went off on a bit of a rant toward the end of her appearance this month on Brian Koppelman’s Grantland podcast, “The Moment.” …
Louis CK talks Live at The Comedy Store with former Comedy Store regular David Letterman
Louis CK sent out a sincerely funny email on Monday to his fans, letting them know that the blizzard named Juno had forced him to …