The Definitive Guide to Comedy
Tina Fey was in Washington, D.C., last night to receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from The Kennedy Center. Many of her funny, famous friends were in attendance to show their support, and you'll be able to watch the proceedings when PBS airs footage from the event …
In an interview and photo shoot with Howard Schatz for the December issue of Vanity Fair, comedian Ricky Gervais described how and why he takes risks. An excerpt: "I don't want a predictable story. If you see something coming, it's not as exciting. So I, I like being made to …
When Conan O'Brien took over The Tonight Show last year, he opened with video of him making an epic cross-country run from New York City to Universal City. While you're wondering how he'll begin his tenure on TBS tonight, here's a new commercial for American Express that's more of an …
In case you missed it during the flood of Election Day headlines and status updates, we learned yesterday that stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan will be part of a high-profile ensemble reviving the Tony-winning play, "That Championship Season," when it returns to Broadway in March 2011. Gaffigan will play George Sikowski, …
In the latest episode of Walking The Room, a podcast with comedians Greg Behrendt and Dave Anthony, they spend the first 15 minutes talking about Dane Cook and my recent interview with him. Why would they do that? Because before my chat with Cook began in a restaurant, Cook asked …
Harrison Greenbaum won the 2010 Andy Kaufman Award after a live competition last night at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. The award, created by the father of the late Andy Kaufman, "honors Andy Kaufman's creative spirit while simultaneously shining a spotlight on promising performers with the potential to …
Sharon Stone may have played the muse for Albert Brooks in the 1999 film, The Muse, but in many ways, Monica Johnson was the real muse for Brooks, co-writing several of his popular screenplays over two decades, including, in fact, The Muse. Johnson died Monday at 54 from esophageal cancer. In …
This summer, Comedy Central announced it would put on its own "Comics to Watch" showcase of up-and-comers at the New York Comedy Festival in November. Well, that time is now. Or rather, Wednesday evening. Comedy Central's inaugural "Comics to Watch" showcase of new talents will be hosted by Christian Finnegan, …
After last night's semifinal action, we now know who's still in the running to be named "New York's Funniest Stand-Up."* And they are… Nick CobbLeah BonnemaJustin SilverJoe MachiAdrienne IapalucciSam MorrilNate BargatzeJoe ListMike RecineAdam NewmanHarrison GreenbaumJoe Larson Who will emerge victorious? You'll have to attend the finals, at 5 p.m. Saturday, …
The PIT, aka The People's Improv Theater, is NYC's other renowned place for famous and soon-to-be famous improvisers and sketch players to hone their comedic chops. And The PIT is on the move. I already told you the where back in August: The PIT is moving into the Algonquin Theater …