Stand-up comedy has long been a boy's club, but thankfully, that's starting to change. I'm not saying you still can't enjoy classics like Jerry Seinfeld, laugh at observational comedians such as John ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

A hilarious new show at The Crow mixes bar trivia with stand-up comedy, uniting comics and fans for an interactive night of ...

Leslie Jones is an undisputed queen of comedy, having been a regular Saturday Night Live cast member from 2014 to 2019.

After immigrating to America over 30 years ago and joining the comedy scene at age 44, Zarna Garg is no stranger to starting ...

The New York Comedy Festival has unveiled its lineup for the “New York’s Funniest Stand-Ups” showcase, a new spin on a long-running tradition to find the next great voice in stand-up comedy. For 16 ...

There’s a lot going on at the 2025 New York Comedy Festival. The first thing one notices after checking out their expansive lineup announcement is the sheer amount of names on the poster. Or in NYCF’s ...

Some have said that tragedy is an important element to comedy but, for some of stand-up’s most acclaimed stars, tragedy saw the end of their career. Far too many of our favorite comedians passed away ...

For comedians, a killer bit is like a secret weapon. It works in any room, turns hecklers into fans and leaves the crowd begging for more. If your New Year’s resolution is to be funnier or maybe even ...

Comedians looking to compete in the 2025 Jersey City Comedy Festival can now submit a video and application for the chance to be selected in the festival taking place from June 10 to 14, 2025.