#comedy

#comedy

"I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David."

This new production of The Merry Wives of Windsor adds a layer of depth and sincerity, transforming the frothy comedy into a more compelling narrative that captivates the audience.

Adam Friedland has built a viral interview program by combining stand-up instincts with a self-deprecating approach, often coaxing genuine responses from big-name guests.

AdHoc Studio was founded in 2018 by Telltale vets Michael Choung, Nick Herman, Dennis Lenart, and Pierre Shorette. Originally, AdHoc was going to work in multimedia spaces, and not strictly games, with chief creative officer Shorette telling Variety in 2019, "As a group of people whose expertise and experience has come from making Interactive Narrative that sits in that space between, we feel now is the perfect time to form a studio that focuses on creating content for a new space."

Whitney Cummings gifted Bill Maher a sex robot resembling her, named Bear Claw, during an appearance on his Club Random Podcast, prompting an awkward but humorous exchange.

Peak seamlessly blends chaos and strategy in wilderness survival, offering engaging mechanics where players navigate challenges together, making it an addictive multiplayer experience.

"Hail to the chiefs, baby. John Cena and Idris Elba team up in this dynamic buddy comedy about a Hollywood action star turned President of the United States and the Prime Minister of the UK, who survive an assassination and work together to find out who betrayed them."

Alison Leiby received a subject-less email from Anna Wintour, which led to initial anxiety over its contents, but ultimately congratulated Leiby on her show.

A group gathers weekly to perform a seance that is comically evil, offering an improvised and gut-wrenchingly funny experience filled with audience participation.

Jess, an open-hearted American woman, escapes her broken heart by moving to London, reinventing her life while navigating unexpected cultural challenges and relationships.

& Juliet stands out as it incorporates a variety of songs from the extensive catalog of Max Martin, featuring hits from major pop icons like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

Kickstand Comedy intentionally scheduled its Comedy in the Park Pride event on the Fourth of July as a 'bold, joyful act of resistance in a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack across the country.' They invite folks to join them in 'reclaim[ing] 'freedom' with laughter, love, and community,' so grab your pals with a sense of humor and drop your blankets early—the free stand-up show has been known to draw crowds of 4,000 or more.

Movies used to be explicitly funny, with audiences expecting to pay for laughter. Now, humor has become a tone diluted across various genres, failing to deliver true comedy.

"It was a really fun vibe on set and just completely enjoyable."

Black Americans have faced constant racism and animosity since the first Africans were brought to North America by 17th-century Europeans. Progress has been excruciatingly slow ever since, and it seems only to be getting slower.

Heads of State features Idris Elba and John Cena as political leaders who must navigate their fraught relationship while a vengeful arms dealer pursues them. Their situation worsens dramatically after a failed public event and the shooting down of Air Force One, leading to a survival showdown with henchmen from a dangerous enemy. The film leverages humor amid serious stakes, highlighting issues in international relations and personal rivalries between leaders.

"When I told her I was going to read it during a set, she said, 'OK, but no one is going to laugh.' The audience howled, and the clip later went viral on Instagram."

The Lost Church, an intimate venue in North Beach, is offering two tickets for various shows including indie, comedy, folk, and literary performances in July.

"The film has got loads going for it but could be just that little bit better, with many of the ingredients being right and nicely shot."

"Despite humour's importance, relatively little is known about how we develop our sense of humour or why one sibling can be funny and another cannot."

In a world that is trying to tear us down, let's take a night to uplift & spread joy!

"You are a team member, and it's up to you to either be the support, be the star, be the defense, set a screen so someone else can push through..."

Join San Francisco's HellaDesi Comedy Night for a showcase of South Asian and Asian comedians every Friday and Saturday at a secret location with RSVP.