No matter how quick the wit, no stand-up comic starts out a success. Forget the top: on the way to the bottom rung, comics need to endure endless open-mic tryouts, log thousands of miles for little or ...

Celebrate the greatest stand-up legends of all time in this fun, sassy pop-culture rundown of top comics, iconic performances, and unforgettable punchlines that shaped modern comedy history and ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

The 1960s marked a turning point in comedy, when performers began pushing beyond punchlines and embracing satire, social commentary, and more personal styles of humor. This era produced comedians who ...

This November, Upstate New York is hosting some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy, with shows that are sure to keep you laughing all night. Whether you prefer sharp observational humor, edgy wit ...