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Tag Archives: standup comedy
Introducing the Real Mrs. Maisel
85-year-old standup D'yan Forest's real life in Paris in the 1960s is uncannily echoed by 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' – and Lady Gaga in 'A Star is Born.'
Read More »Working With What I’ve Got: Amy Schumer on Playing the System
One way to address sexism in the entertainment industry is clearly to engage with the sexual politics of the prevailing culture, and right now no one does that better than Amy Schumer.
Read More »Comedy Review: Russell Howard Opens Second U.S. Comedy Tour in Washington, D.C.
Russell Howard is delightful and hilarious in his new comedy tour, which just opened in the U.S.
Read More »John Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ Debuts in April on HBO
John Oliver comes to HBO in a new comedy satire series
Read More »Comedy CD/DVD Combo Review: Kumail Nanjiani – ‘Beta Male’
Kumail Nanjiani's standup act riffs on his early life in Pakistan and new life in America.
Read More »Joe Sib to Appear at 12th Annual SF Sketchfest
Bay Area comic Joe Sib to take the stage at the Punchline Comedy Club during SF Sketchfest on Tuesday, January 29.
Read More »Comedy CD Review: Anthony Jeselink – Caligula
Bad taste is Anthony Jeselink's stock in trade.
Read More »Comedy CD Review: Demetri Martin – Standup Comedian
Demetri Martin's Standup Comedian is a master class in the art of the one-liner.
Read More »Comedy Review: Lewis Black – The Prophet
I have nothing against Black's politics; the problem is, on this dated CD he is talking about Dan Quayle.
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