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The story is all too familiar: A Wildcat doesn’t make the cut for Mee-Ow their freshman year but goes on to perform at The Second City — Chicago’s premier comedy club — post-graduation, only to land a ...

One unexpected effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on the comedy industry is the boom of diverse, inclusive and quality shows that fill up the calendar of L.A.’s comedy scene. That’s thanks in large part ...

When you think of Black stand-up comedy, venues like the Apollo Amateur Night may come to mind. The greatest Black comedians have showcased comedic styles that range from raunchy to satiric to ...

Inside a home in a quiet, residential neighborhood in L.A., a growing crowd sprouts in a living room lined by tables for indie zines and progressive community orgs. As it gets closer to 8 p.m., the ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - If you’re looking for a good laugh you won’t have to look hard around Bryan and College Station. Comedy shows have been gaining a lot of attention and drawing large attendance ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s comedy scene is bigger and more vibrant than many residents realize, with venues across the city offering comedians of all levels a place to refine their craft.

A new book argues that the isolation of a pre-social media era helped fuel a fertile Chicago ecosystem for offbeat stand-up comedians. By Jason Zinoman Paris in the 1920s. Hollywood in the ’70s.

Comedy has the power to transcend boundaries, challenge societal norms and provide a fresh perspective on life’s complexities. Over the years, Black comedians have played a pivotal role in reshaping ...

Jared and Dayna Thompson’s second-story club showcases local acts as well as big names in comedy touring the U.S. Photo by Angela Jackson But how did such a small-scale, grassroots festival in the ...

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