Mark Normand says Late Night is 'dying' — how the stand-up comic keeps up in a changing comedy scene

Comedian Mark Normand explained how social media-fueled partisanship prevents audiences from enjoying comedy as people focus ...
Los Angeles Times

After a clap-back, the Mermaid Comedy Hour has redefined the L.A. comedy scene

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Created in 2015 after a Houston comedy festival was criticized for having too few female comics, the Mermaid ...

Brazos Theatre helped build a Waco comedy scene. Now it’s looking for a new stage.

Comedians called it one of their favorite rooms in Waco. The Brazos Theatre of Waco has lost its home after 10 years.
The New York Times

Clean Comedy Is Back, This Time Without the Judgment

Nate Bargatze, Leanne Morgan and Dusty Slay are leading a family-friendly scene. Unlike earlier stand-ups, they don’t look down at their cursing peers. By Jason Zinoman Reporting from Nashville The ...
Westword

25 Years of Laughs: Inside Comedy Works’ Iconic New Faces Contest

On a rainy Wednesday night in late May, the crowd at Comedy Works Downtown was buzzing. Inside the intimate club, eleven comics took the stage one by one, each with five minutes and a chance to make ...