Théoden Janes: I set out to cover Charlotte's comedy scene - and ended up on stage

Reporting on local comics led our reporter to an uncomfortable realization: The only way to understand bombing was to try ...

Is Charlotte a true comedy city now? That depends on who you ask.

So we checked with six comedy insiders - from open-mic hosts to touring comics - who explained where things stand, what's ...
Los Angeles Times

How comedy photographers capture the energy of L.A.’s post-pandemic stand-up scene

What’s the best way to photograph a joke? How can a still image convey stage presence or audience connection? Whether it’s capturing special moments backstage at a comedy show or the biggest ...

Kapil Kanpuriya gets candid about OTT success, dark roles and current stand-up comedy scene; says, 'Accountability is important, but so is context' - Exclusive

Kapil Kanpuriya reflects on his journey from viral YouTube creator to OTT actor, saying he still feels like he's "starting ...

A hot Charlotte comedy club is expanding. Will the stand-up scene grow with it?

A year and a half in, Duckworth's is making the room bigger - a sign of both its own success and Charlotte's growing appetite ...
The Charlotte Observer on MSN

Charlotte comedian Jason Allen King says the city's comedy scene has grown - and keeps getting stronger

Veteran comedian Jason Allen King reflects on his years in stand-up, describing how Charlotte’s comedy scene has expanded ...
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This Is the Best Dinner Scene in a Comedy

Alicia is a features writer with a passion for film and television. She watches a little bit of everything and can talk your ear off about anything Television. And if she has yet to see this elusive ...
Los Angeles Times

After a clap-back, the Mermaid Comedy Hour has redefined the L.A. comedy scene

Created in 2015 after a Houston comedy festival was criticized for having too few female comics, the Mermaid Comedy Hour has become L.A.’s most vital women’s comedy platform. The monthly Hollywood ...
The New York Times

Whatever Happened to Local Comedy Scenes?

A new book argues that the isolation of a pre-social media era helped fuel a fertile Chicago ecosystem for offbeat stand-up comedians. By Jason Zinoman Paris in the 1920s. Hollywood in the ’70s.

17 Shrek Scenes That Became Pop Culture Favorites

Discover these 17 Shrek scenes that became pop culture favorites thanks to their humor, heart, and endlessly quotable moments ...

Hyderabad’s stand-up comedy scene is booming, and these are the shows to watch

Stand-up comedy is gaining popularity in Hyderabad as audiences increasingly turn to live performances for entertainment and ...