After two years as gym teacher Markie Hillridge on FX’s ‘English Teacher,’ comic Sean Patton comes New Orleans for stand-up shows.

Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On? is the latest fictional film to mine humor and pathos from life on the stand-up stage—but ...

As one can imagine, struggling to understand and embrace her sexuality didn't exactly tip the scales in her favor in youth or ...

Often drawing on everyday life, childhood memories and regional nuances to craft satire, her sets are not only rooted in authenticity but are relatable and refr ...

Expect unicyclist stunts, fire juggling, pixel poi light art, magic shows, dance performances, live music and stand-up comedy ...

Andy Zaltzman was hooked on cricket after watching Ian Botham in the 1981 Ashes and is now a fixture on the BBC's Test Match ...

The funniest funny people of the last 25 years — as chosen by the bookers and heads of comedy clubs, festivals and 'The Tonight Show.' By Frank DiGiacomo Editor No matter how quick the wit, no ...

A growing number of people in China feel their country’s future looks gloomy. Many young Chinese do not think their lives will be better than those of their parents, who enjoyed the hongli, or ...

Sometimes you have to ask yourself: How did I get here—sitting in Saudi Arabia, listening to Louis C.K. do jokes about Barely Legal magazine? Honestly, I thought it would be funny. The instant I heard ...

The debate over limits on free speech in comedy has taken an urgent, international flavor this week. Some of the biggest names in stand-up are vigorously defending their participation in the ...

Steve Harvey stands by his decision to quit stand-up comedy over ten years ago. The “Family Feud” host, 68, appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “The Pivot Podcast” and was asked what “acceptable jokes” ...

The former Talking Heads frontman dropped by 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to do a surprise set for fans at a listening event in New York City All the world's a stage for David Byrne — ...