This informative debut from PBS News Hour co-anchor Bennett surveys the history of Black comedy in the U.S. The author begins by looking back to the late-19th-century foundations of onstage comedy for ...

Before the silver screen, there was vaudeville—the vibrant form of entertainment that captivated audiences with its variety of acts. In early 20th-century San Diego, the vaudeville scene was a ...

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, also known as “the hardest working veterinarian in show business,” has led quite the interesting life. He’s been a bouncer for the Rolling Stones, the Who and more; he’s been a ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn -- Modern Vaudeville Season Finale– A New Comedy, Variety, Music, & Talk Show Experience with a wink to the past will feature Twin Cities’ Top Performers including comedian Tommy ...

featuring guests Daniel Handler (author of the "Lemony Snicket" books); comedy writer extraordinaire Merrill Markoe ("Late Night with David Letterman," etc.); improv comedy maven Shelley McLendon; ...

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The New York Comedy Festival has added over 100 shows to its 2025 edition which happens November 7 – 16 at venues all over the five boroughs. Among them: Plus: Ron Funches, Maddy Smith, Hannibal ...