No matter how quick the wit, no stand-up comic starts out a success. Forget the top: on the way to the bottom rung, comics need to endure endless open-mic tryouts, log thousands of miles for little or ...

Comedian Maria Bamford says she is endlessly baffled by the adulation she receives from her stand-up comedy peers. Marc Maron ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

Over the last decade, standup comedy has never been more in demand. But though the art form is now bigger than ever, today's leading stars owe a debt to generations of comics who came before them.

Ricky Gervais latest special Mortality is streaming on Netflix.

Welcome to 'Rush Hour Comedy Night' where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of hilarious black and Asian comedians as they navigate the ...

Let's celebrate, because... IT'S BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall on Friday, March ...

What is it that has made Nate Bargatze one of the most popular comedians of his time? Some might argue it is the Tennessee native and family man's likable everyman quality, while others might say it ...