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: ...

Some have said that tragedy is an important element to comedy but, for some of stand-up’s most acclaimed stars, tragedy saw the end of their career. Far too many of our favorite comedians passed away ...

The post Funny as a heart attack: Stand-up comedy audience saves man's life appeared first on Straight Arrow News. Drew Lynch 's journey into stand-up comedy came out of necessity. Following a tragic ...

Welcome to 2024, when social media offers millions of ways to get noticed. But funny online doesn’t hold a candle to in-your-face funny. Live comedy is king (or queen), and with the new year comes the ...

Greeley is funny. And not in the, “What’s that funny smell?” type of way either. The city bolsters a rising stand-up comedy scene that soon could rival Denver and Fort Collins. A funny thing for a ...

Who’s the funniest person in St. Paul? That title will be awarded at a 7 p.m. show Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Gambit Brewing in Lowertown, the conclusion of a contest that’s been taking place all summer at ...