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 ...

Believe it or not, comedy has long been a tool for Black women; used an instrument to tell uncomfortable truths, debunk narratives, and connect generations through laughter. But behind every punchline ...

Jay Jurden's new Hulu comedy special, Yes Ma'am, premiered earlier this month and makes it clear why he's become one of the most exciting queer voices in stand-up comedy today. Notably, Jurden stands ...

2023 brought a slew of highly anticipated returns and splashy specials from some of comedy’s biggest names as well as a healthy injection of fresh voices to a form that can grow stale when it feels ...

The touring live show combines stand-up comedy, storytelling and Black history, using humor and audience participation to ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - She’s known as an emcee and host, a promoter, a content creator, a graphic designer, a snack expert and even a wedding officiant. However, Janell Banks is mostly known for ...

*Los Angeles, CA ̶ Having made its official debut on Monday, December 30, 2019, The Comedy Act Planet presents its new web series, “The Comedy Act Planet’s Legacy Webisode Series.” The series reveals ...

The name Michelle Buteau brings joy and laughter to people worldwide, and we absolutely need it right now. After her critically acclaimed performance in the 2024 film Babes, she is elevating in more ...

Actor and stand-up comic Kalea McNeill is headlining the queer comedy fest along with Ren Q. Dawe and Bailey Pope. There are ...

With ticket sales tripling in the last decade, stand-up comedy is booming. But not all comics are feeling a tailwind. New comics are under pressure to adapt their work to social media. And those who ...

No other comedy special this year accomplishes quite the same mixture of emotion that Jordan Jensen’s does. It is so closely written, so thoroughly and carefully conceived as a window into Jensen’s ...