comedy

Two New Comedy Clubs Opening in July in New York City

Two new Manhattan comedy venues, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club on MacDougal Street and the Stand on Third Avenue and 20th Street, are opening.

NY Comedy Festival Announces Dates and 'Funniest Stand-Up' Contest

In addition to its lineup of top comedians, the ninth annual NYCF also includes "Comics to Watch" showcase and "New York’s Funniest Stand-Up" competition.

IFC 'Adopts' Comedian Chris Gethard, Expands Original Comedy Programming

As the first in IFC's "Adopt-a-Comic" program, Gethard is developing his own show and will host on-air programs, create web content, and more for the "slightly off" network.

How I Wrote About Sleeping My Way To The Middle

Comedian Kevin Pollack shares his journey of taking his book from concept to reality.

NBC Universal Announces 2012 'Stand Up for Diversity' Open Calls

Auditions for NBC's ninth annual "Stand Up for Diversity" showcases will be held in Phoenix, Atlanta, New York, and Vancouver beginning this summer.

Mike Birbiglia on Making the ‘Once’ of Comedy Movies

The writer, director, and star of “Sleepwalk With Me” worked with casting director Jennifer Euston to cast comedians to portray comedians.

W. Kamau Bell on San Francisco's Solo Performance Workshop

The host of "Totally Biased" on FX and creator of the hit one-man show "The W. Kamau Bell Curve" explains how a standup comic ended up directing solo shows.

Your Comedy Club Can Now be Comedy Central-Certified

Comedy Central’s new “Certified Club” program gives the network’s seal of approval to comedy clubs across the country and includes national promotion for live comedy shows.

Comedy Central Launches CC Studios for Digital Content

Comedy Central’s new production initiative, led by new VP Allison Kingsley, will develop original digital content including Web series and branded entertainment.

Comedian Louis C.K. to Headline Sandy Benefit Shows on Staten Island

The New York-based comic will perform two standup shows Nov. 17 at the St. George Theater, with all proceeds benefitting the Staten Island Hurricane Relief Fund.