Comedy
HEADS UP: Tim and Eric Coming to Philly With Dr. Steve Brule
Local-bred comedians Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim—better known as the duo behind Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!—just announced a North American tour that will take […]
Archie Andrews to Take a Bullet in Life With Archie Comic
Iconic comic book character Archie Andrews will meet his demise in the next issue of Life With Archie—by taking a bullet to save the life […]
Philly Funny People Do Standup for Out Comedian With Cancer
I usually reserve weekend event posts for Fridays, but wanted to go ahead and get this one on your radar. Tomorrow night, Friday, May 9th, […]
Kevin Hart’s World Takeover Noted in GQ‘s 15 Funniest People Alive Issue
Philly’s Kevin Hart gets a nice profile in the current issue of GQ, which takes on the impossible task of naming the 15 Funniest People […]
Comedian Rob Delaney Hopes Philly’s Ready for His New Rocky-esque Physique
Los Angeles-based standup comedian Rob Delaney is bringing his signature absurd, disgusting shtick to the Trocadero on Friday, March 28th. He’s been called the funniest […]
David Brenner, Philly Comedian and Carson Protegé, Dead at 78
David Brenner told the first mildly naughty joke that I can remember. This was the very early ’80s, I was very young but being allowed […]
President Obama Appears on ‘Between Two Ferns’ Comedy Web Series
Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis is a comedy interview show on the website Funny or Die. It’s essentially Galifianakis’ humor distilled: A weird, combative […]
GIRL TALK: Rosie O’Donnell On Ellen at the Oscars, Adele Dazeem and How She’s Taking Care of Herself Post Heart Attack
Outspoken comedian and LGBT icon Rosie O’Donnell is coming to Philly this week to perform a four-night standup gig at Helium Comedy Club. I caught […]
Jimmy Fallon Isn’t Funny
Back in the ’90s, I lived in an apartment off Sunset Boulevard, where I had quite the assortment of neighbors, including Ellen “Grandma Walton” Corby, […]
LGBT Black History Month Spotlight:
7 Questions With Comedic Storyteller
R Eric Thomas
In partnership with Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, every day throughout the month of February we will spotlight an influential black mover and shaker in the city. Today: […]
Local Trans Comedian Julia Scotti Scores Multi-Date Borgata Gig
If you haven’t done AC in a while, here’s a good excuse to head back to The Boardwalk: Jersey-based trans comedian Julia Scotti — who […]
Last Day to Vote In WitOut Awards for Philadelphia Comedy
Philadelphia’s growing comedy scene is dutifully covered by blog WitOut, and on Sunday, January 26th, World Cafe Live will host the 2014 WitOut Awards for […]
WATCH: Clip From Bill Cosby’s New Comedy Central Special
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TONIGHT: Cutie Pie Comedy Club
G Philly‘s Best of the Gayborhood 2013 choice for Best Comedian, Alejandro Morales, is joining some of our other favorite local funny people for the first […]