Nov. 15, 2024 By Jada Camille A humorously lewd trio brought their laugh-out-loud act to The Bell House during the New York Comedy Festival on Nov. 13, delivering a cacophony of laughter that struck more than a few offbeat notes. Created by J.D. Roberson and Ryan Wentz, known collectively as the duo Two Tree…
Mar. 22, 2024 By Jada Camille
Brooklynites busted a gut on March 21 during the return of Brooklyn Stand Up, a monthly comedy act in Clinton Hill.
Feb. 13, 2024 By Ximena Del Cerro
Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Mike Myers are just a few of the names on the alumni list of comedy powerhouse The Second City. On its 65th anniversary on Feb. 12, the iconic Chicago performance club announced a “second-coming” in New York City with the opening of its newest location in Williamsburg.
Dec. 26, 2023 By Jada Camille
Comedian and former SNL sketch writer Nimesh Patel is bringing his latest stand-up special, “Fast and Loose,” to Madison Square Garden on Dec. 30.
Dec. 6, 2023 by Jill Carvajal The “New York’s Funniest Stand-Up” competition recently celebrated its 15th year as part of the annual New York Comedy Festival both founded by Caroline Hirsch of Caroline’s on Broadway. New York’s Funniest and previous winners have gone on to become some of the biggest names in comedy. Matt Koff, […]
Nov. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille
This winter, budding comedians, singers and entertainers can take the stage during a the Coney Island Open Mic series, hosted by the Coney Island Comedy Festival in collaboration with a New York-based Russian radio station.
Sep. 13, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
The popular Coney Island Comedy Festival is back and better than ever for its fifth year. The festival, which is held at the Red Doors and Coney Island Brewery, will stretch over three days with a jam-packed lineup of local and traveling comics.