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Comedian Chris Fleming's Hilarious HBO Special Proves Verbosity Can Be Comedy Gold

The funniest comedy special of the year so far, "Live at the Palace" showcases Fleming's wild, word-drunk humor.

Comedian Maddy Smith returning to Albany

The Albany Funny Bone will host the 'Wild 'N Out' star for a weekend of stand-up shows.

Oswego Players Holding Auditions for 'A Bad Year for Tomatoes'

The community theater group is casting for its April 2026 production of the riotous comedy.

SNL Comedian Colin Jost to Perform at Resorts World Catskills

The popular "Saturday Night Live" star will take the stage at the casino on March 28.

Musical About Infamous Inmates Coming to NYC

Three-night staged reading of "Luigi: The Musical" to explore violence in American media

Comedy Cares Fundraiser Set for Poughkeepsie

Laugh It Up Comedy Club to host event benefiting Sparrow's Nest charity.

New Musical 'Bigfoot!' Brings Charm and Silliness to the Stage

The show from comedian Amber Ruffin and director Danny Mefford delivers a heartwarming story of an outcast creature just wanting to fit in.

Melissa Barrera to Make Broadway Debut in Titanic Parody Musical

The "Scream" and "In the Heights" star will take on the role of Rose in the new musical "Titanique".

Rom-coms are having a moment, from 'Heated Rivalry' to 'Nobody Wants This' and even Broadway

The classic opposites-attract setup is the basis for the new Broadway musical 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' and other popular new romantic comedies.

Melissa Barrera to Make Broadway Debut in Parody Musical 'Titanique'

The 'Scream' and 'In the Heights' star will take on the role of Rose in the campy spoof that reimagines 'Titanic' through Céline Dion's music.

Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest x Drunk Black History Returns to MOFAD

The popular Drunk Black History show highlights unsung Black pioneers in the culinary and hospitality industries.

Salamanca Drama Club to perform 'Sister Act' this weekend

The lively and heartwarming musical comedy promises laughter, music and divine entertainment.

Officer Scott: Too Much Isn't Enough! returns to Brooklyn Art Haus

The cult favorite comedy with music blends absurd humor, audience participation, and raw vulnerability into a wildly original theatrical experience.

Comedian Davey Ash dies, daughter shares emotional tribute

Ash was a regular performer at Liverpool's Hot Water Comedy Club.

Operation Mincemeat Cancels Sunday Evening Performance

The Broadway musical will perform a free livestream concert instead.

Ronny Chieng, John Oliver, Iliza Shlesinger to Headline Garden of Laughs

The annual comedy fundraiser event will make its debut at Radio City Music Hall.

Emmy-Winning 'Daily Show' Writer Matt Koff Debuts New Comedy Special 'Cat Man'

The seven-time Emmy nominee's second hour of comedy explores divorce, middle-age, and the world's bias against men with cats.

Comedy Legend TK Kirkland Shares Mentorship Secrets

TK Kirkland discusses his long career, helping launch other comedians, and his new focus on teaching entrepreneurship through government contracting.

Comedian's New Show Tackles Breakup Baggage

"Comedy 42" explores the aftermath of a one-sentence breakup text.

Savage Comedy Show Returns to Logan's Run in Brooklyn

Free comedy show featuring top NYC talent every second Thursday

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