Six out of seven nights each week, the attic of a house on Pratt Court is quiet. But Mondays at 9:30 p.m. offer a different story. At around 9, a line forms, winding around the back of the house.

Comedian Wayne Federman, the author of a history of stand-up, says these hosts can only draw a fraction of Carson’s viewers, removing the economic incentive to appeal widely. “As most late-night hosts ...

The Emmy-winning star sat down with us to talk about his new stand-up special, and how he juggles working on two TV shows.

The Times recently spoke with six women who started stand-up comedy later in life. Their big takeaway: Stand-up comedy is a unique artform because anyone can do it as long as they’re funny ...

Taylor Tomlinson just announced that she is leaving her Comedy Central talk show @fter midnight to refocus on her stand-up career. After watching Quarter-Life Crisis , we’re glad to hear it.

Unlike the one who appears in “Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life.” Mr. Goldstein is a multi-hyphenate kind of guy, who has loosened his ties to “Lasso” with enthusiasm.

Mia Almas lives a double life. She works as a fact-checker for a news publication by day and as a stand-up comedian by night. And then one day, she discovers her Palestinian grandmother's diary ...

Thursday, June 5th is your night to ditch the stress and double over in laughter! Join Michael Brigante (Comedy Central, SiriusXM) and some hilarious special guests for a night of comedy you won ...

Throughout both nights of Funny 501, members of Ladies’ Night Comedy, a stand-up comedy group composed of women and nonbinary comedians, will be performing five minute stand-up sets. Lilly Newman, IU ...

Enjoy a night of unfiltered, high-energy stand-up comedy with TK Moyer Saturday, June 21 at the Covellite Theatre. From the Navy to the comedy stage, TK Moyer has spent the last 15 years turning ...

Comedy for summer 2025: Stand-up comics, including some from ‘SNL’ Share this: ... “What Are You Going to Do” will play for one night at the Den Theatre.

Kids Above All’s Annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night is back, featuring four well-known comedians including, two from right here in Chicago. It will be on Thursday, June 5, with a cocktail ho ...