comedy

Back Stage's 10 Comics to Watch in 2012

With Megan Amram, Jerrod Carmichael, Ilana Glazer, Lauren Lapkus, Joe Mande, Arthur Meyer, Sean Patton, Rebecca Delgado Smith, Betsy Sodaro, and Sheng Wang.

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.

YouTube's 'Next Comic' Program Supports Funny Web Content

YouTube's "Next Comic" is a new development program that provides promotion, training, and mentoring to comedians who create online video content.

Hannibal Buress' Year of Magical Thinking

How Just for Laughs fest's rising comedy star award-winner Hannibal Buress took control of his career, one joke at a time.

Comedian Hannibal Buress Shares His Favorite NY Spots to Perform

The “rising star” shares his favorite places in New York City to perform and provides perspective for getting over a bad gig.

Now Casting Extras in Portland for Season Three of 'Portlandia'

SMH Casting needs extras for the third season of Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein's IFC sketch comedy series, which begins shooting this month in Oregon.

Comedy Central Picks Up Three New Series Starring Standups for 2013

Up-and-coming standup comics Anthony Jeselnik, Amy Schumer, and Ben Hoffman will each debut their new shows on Comedy Central next year.

FX President John Landgraf on Louis C.K. and 'Louie'

Landgraf, head of cable channel FX, talks about working with Louis C.K. and leaving the comedian alone to create each season of his acclaimed show "Louie."

Comic Kurt Braunohler Hosts IFC's New Improv Game Show 'Bunk'

The comedian and host of IFC's "Bunk" on hosting a game show that can't be won (but sure is funny), working with Kristen Schaal, and going barefoot on TV.

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.