What’s the best way to photograph a joke? How can a still image convey stage presence or audience connection? Whether it’s capturing special moments backstage at a comedy show or the biggest ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Austin looked briefly like it was having a moment. Tech companies were relocating their workers to the capital in droves, and right-wing politicos and edgy comedians decided to make their homes in ...

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 ...

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.

The glowing red and green neon lights on the marquee of the Comedy Mothership have become a symbol of L.A.’s invasion into Austin’s stand-up comedy scene. Flanked by twin alien heads, the megawattage ...

Here's how Jack Black and Paul Rudd's Anaconda (2025) continues the franchise's worst trend and what the post-credits scene ...

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 ...

Gainesville's comedy scene offers numerous open mic nights and shows throughout the week. Local comedians face challenges in maintaining consistent audiences and venue support. The diverse Gainesville ...