R.I.P. Rich Ceisler
by Stand-up comedian Rich Ceisler died this morning, two weeks after contracting a rare illness while performing on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. Ceisler was 58. …
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Montreal’s New Faces 2014: Just For Laughs
Here they are! Well, most of them anyhow. The list the comedy world waits all year for is out — Montreal’s “New Faces” for Just …
The Laugh Factory hosting first Funniest Person in the World contest
It may be impossible to determine who is the funniest person in the world, but leave it to Jamie Masada to try to name a …
NYC block of West 121st Street officially renamed George Carlin Way
New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio signed a bill late Wednesday to place street signs naming the 400 block of West 121st Street — between …
HA! The Musical, an Off-Broadway production about stand-up comedy starring stand-up comedians
Not all of the new Broadway musicals staged in New York City are based on hit movies. Rehearsals began last week for HA! The Musical, …
Liza Dye recovering at home back in South Carolina, five months after being hit by a NYC subway train
The Fourth of July is one of those holiday weekends you may spend close to friends and family, and that’s where The State newspaper found comedian …
What Kind of Comedian Should You Be? A flowchart, by Paul Ogata
Before you even try to answer that question, consider this: Should you even be a comedian? I mean, as a profession. As in, dive into …
Ardie Fuqua out of intensive care, in a rehab facility, recovering from tragic Turnpike crash
Finally! Some great, encouraging news to share regarding comedian Ardie Fuqua, courtesy of our mutual friend and comedian, Wil Sylvince. I’ll let Wil tell it …
Scenes from the first day and night of the 2014 Monty Python Live reunion
The surviving members of legendary sketch group Monty Python reunited for a greatest-hits-and-then-some live stage spectacular that debuted the first of 10 shows Tuesday night …
Look who’s joining the Funny or Die Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Tour for summer 2014
Ready or not, Hartford, you’re getting a second chance to laugh at the giant all-day funny fest that is the Funny or Die Oddball Comedy …