The Word: Bill Hader is leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’
Bill Hader is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after eight years on the show. The current season will be his last, [...]
‘Sightseers’ director Ben Wheatley tries to make people laugh again
Filmmaker Ben Wheatley talks about going from the unpleasant “Kill List” to the funnier, though still gory, “Sightseers,” about murderers on holiday.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan on parenting five kids in a Manhattan two-bedroom
As a nationally touring comic, Jim Gaffigan is no stranger to hectic schedules and sleepless nights. His new book “Dad [...]
Steve Hofstetter brings comedy without apology to Philadelphia
Steve Hofstetter’s comedy isn’t for everyone
Team Sunshine makes comedy from tragedy
Team Sunshine’s new show explores our ability to watch the world’s calamities unfold on TV.
Women are funny, from age 7 to 70
1812 Productions takes a look at funny women.
‘Get Real’ comedy offers audience a shot of skepticism
The tenets of rational skepticism, in a fun way
Banned in Boston: Urban Improv offers comedy for a cause
Banned in Boston, now in its 21st year, puts local celebrities and politicians in the comedy spotlight, performing unrehearsed skits, skewering pop culture.
Julia Sweeney’s memorable moments as a performer on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Julia Sweeney has a new memoir entitled ‘If It’s Not One Thing It’s Your Mother ‘ where she shares her [...]
StepFriendz: ImprovBoston comedians debut new web series
A pair of ImprovBoston comedians this week premiered their new web series, showcasing their quirky comedy, and slipping slightly unsettling scenario into the minds of anyone who considers their mom’s goodies off-limits.