stand-up

Photo of Daniel Tosh from his show Tosh.0

Comedy Central Cancels All Live-Action Series, Including the Fan Favorite ‘Tosh.0’

The classic show isn’t taking the split from the network too hard; instead, its host is using this opportunity to go back to his stand-up roots.…

November 30, 2021

A screenshot from Bo Burnham's recent comedy special, "Inside"

‘Inside’ by Bo Burnham Is a Comedy of Catastrophe

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

The comedian's new special, which recently premiered on Netflix, is an ambitious mix of social commentary, comedy, isolation and self-reflection. …

June 16, 2021

Ali Wong is best known on the stage of her Netflix comedy specials.

Ali Wong’s Funny and Touching ‘Dear Girls’ Puts Her Comedy to the Page

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Framed as a series of letters to her daughters, the star comedian uses her book to explore life experiences, inequality and her culture with her trademark vulgar hilarity.…

June 11, 2020

A behind the scenes photo from She Ready tour of Tiffany Haddish, seen here with fellow comedian Godfrey

The Always-Busy Tiffany Haddish Continues Her ‘She Ready’ Tour in 2020

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

The fearless comedian is taking time away from her hectic acting schedule to continue her stand-up tour.…

February 6, 2020

Chappelle’s ‘Sticks and Stones’ Is Offensive and That’s How It Should Be

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

The comedian's latest special uses offensive humor to deliver messages that are provoking discussions across the country.…

September 22, 2019

Meet Randy Feltface, the World’s Funniest Puppet

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

The hilariously foul-mouthed Australian puppet comedian has a big introspective side.…

August 13, 2019

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