Streaming has become a great home for stand-up comedy, and Netflix's lineup in particular includes 15 of the best stand-up specials out there.

Recently, I've been exploring Amazon Prime Video's vast catalog of offerings, and I've discovered some truly outstanding gems. From newer comedians I've never really heard of to established acts, ...

The time has finally come: We’re back with our year-end list on the emerging comics you need to know. It’s been another hugely dynamic year for comedy, with 29 stand-up specials from Netflix, 12 ...

Kevin Hart is that rare breed of comedian who didn’t just break into the mainstream — he set the tone for it. Coming out of Philly with a sharp wit and an unstoppable grind, he transformed his ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. The THINK YOU'RE FUNNY? Graduation Show returns to Bay Street Theater for ...

Actor and comedian Jana Bernard, who's appeared on NETFLIX and Peacock, organized and hosted a comedy show on October 6 at The Second City New York that featured a line-up of stand-up comics, Proceeds ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Nolan Sargent performs a five-minute stand up segment at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase Feb. 12. Cole ...

Greeley is funny. And not in the, “What’s that funny smell?” type of way either. The city bolsters a rising stand-up comedy scene that soon could rival Denver and Fort Collins. A funny thing for a ...

In a new movie, a stand-up comedian is paying the bills as a nanny. She and her tween charge connect over all things girl. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "I USED TO BE FUNNY") RACHEL SENNOTT: (As Sam) You know, ...

In 2024, as the film and television industry looked to repair after the year of double labor strikes, comedy continued to explode. Emerging in recent years as the leader in the field, Netflix got the ...

If you're looking to laugh, you've got plenty of opportunities this year around Des Moines. Some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy are coming to town, with Gabriel Iglesias at Iowa State Fair ...