JAY COMEDY COVERAGE

Denver Comedian Phil Palisoul Wins the 2013 Great American Comedy Festival

On Saturday, June 14, Denver native Phil Palisoul won first place at the 2013 Great American Comedy Festival. He beat out eight other professional comedians in the finals to take home the first place ... (more...)

Amy Schumer & More Set for Comedy Central's Free NYC Summer Shows

COMEDY CENTRAL Live is celebrating its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation and holding free comedy events at the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in ... (more...)

Brian Posehn's THE FARTIST Standup Special Set for DVD/CD Release, 6/25

Comedian and actor Brian Posehn is banging his head to the beat of being a Dad in his most recent stand-up special, The Fartist. The one-hour special, which premiered on Netflix earlier this year and ... (more...)

Josh Gad to Star in New Kevin Hart Comedy

Miramax and Screen Gems are collaborating on a currently UNTITLED comedy that will star Kevin Hart (Think Like a Man, Let Me Explain and Ride Along) and Josh Gad (Love & Other Drugs and 21). (more...)

'Top Dog of Comedy' Mark Viera, Returns to the Comix At Foxwoods, 7/18

RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS STAND-UP AT THE EL REY regular, Mark Viera, will showcase his comedic routine at Comix at Foxwoods this July. From July 18 through July 20, Mark Viera will perform nightly at ... (more...)

Jake Johannsen and Tom Simmons to Take the Stage at Side Splitters, 6/6

A self-confessed raconteur of weird stories, it's no wonder that Jake Johannsen is one of David Letterman's favorite comics. With over 40 Letterman appearances under his belt (not to mention a handful... (more...)

Jim Breuer to Return to Bay Street Theatre, 6/10

Bay Street Theatre $B!G (Bs Comedy Club, sponsored by Madison & Main Restaurant and Bar) continues June 10 with Jim Breuer. (more...)

Comix at Foxwoods to Welcome April Macie, 7/4-6

The weekend of July 4th will be filled with laughter, as Comix At Foxwoods is set to bring in April Macie for four shows July 4 through July 6. Her first three performances will take place nightly at ... (more...)

Ralphie May to Headline at Cowhead's Brew-Ha-Ha in St. Petersburg, 7/4

Comedian Ralphie May will perform at Cowhead's Brew-Ha-Ha, an Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4. The pre-show party on the plaza starts at 6 p.m. with Champions BBQ on-site and plenty o... (more...)

NXNE Announces Final Wave of Comedians: Debra DiGiovanni, Greg Behrendt & More!

NORTH BY NORTHEAST (NXNE) announces the final wave of comedy programming for the 19th edition of the festival, taking over Toronto June 10-16, 2013 - including Canadian Comedy Award winner Debra DiGio... (more...)

Comedian Whitney Cummings to Play Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 7/20

Comix will welcome the extremely talented Whitney Cummings to the Fox Theater stage at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m. Presale tickets are currently available through Comix and T... (more...)

Comedian Jim Norton Set for FX's TOTALLY BIASED, 5/30

On Thursday, May 30 @ 11:00pm ET/PT, W. Kamau Bell welcomes comedian Jim Norton and Jezebel blogger Lindy West to discuss the on-going debate between censorship and artistic freedom. Will Bell, both c... (more...)

Jay Leno Hosts Magical Evening to Celebrate Partnership for Cancer Care

Two of Santa Barbara's longtime nonprofit healthcare providers have joined forces with a shared vision of enhancing cancer care, and nearly 500 community members, donors, local businesses, and celebri... (more...)

Pivot Multi-Arts Festival is Presented, 6/6 - 6/22

Pivot Arts launches a new celebration of innovative theater, music and dance in unique and often historic spaces from June 6 – 22, 2013 throughout Chicago's Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods. The ina... (more...)

Chris D'Elia Plays Comedy Works Larimer Square, 6/16-18

Chris D'Elia is becoming one of the most sought after young comedians and actors in the comedy world. Recently named one of Variety's “Top 10 Comics to Watch,” D'Elia currently stars in NBC's Whitney ... (more...)

UP Comedy Club Announces Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy Schedule Updates for May - September 2013

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of new shows including special one-time engagements including Jim Gaffigan book signing (May 10), The TOMKAT Project (June 20); stand-ups Dave... (more...)

Aziz Ansari Makes ACES OF COMEDY Debut at The Mirage Tonight

The Mirage Hotel & Casino will welcome actor and comedian Aziz Ansari when he makes his Aces of Comedy debut tonight, May 3 and tomorrow, May 4. Ansari, best known for his role as Tom Haverford on NB... (more...)

Comix At Foxwoods Welcomes Iliza Shlesinger for Four Shows in June

The only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC'S “Last Comic Standing,” Iliza Shlesinger will return to Comix At Foxwoods to take the stage for four shows beginning Thursday, June 20 a... (more...)

Tim Wilson Appear at Tampa's Side Splitters Comedy Club Tonight

Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa is celebrating 20 years of bringing laughter to the bay. The club will welcome Tim Wilson this weekend. Details below! (more...)

Nikki Glaser Comes to Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 5/9-11

Nikki Glaser first gained notoriety during season four of Last Comic Standing when she advanced to the semifinals while she was still attending college. Nikki now headlines clubs and colleges, and has... (more...)

Anthony Jeselnik, Tracy Morgan and More Set for Carolines in May

Carolines on Broadway, “America's Premier Comedy Nightclub,” announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of May 2013, highlighted by headliners Donnell Rawlings, “Ashy Larry” from Comedy Ce... (more...)

Kerry Coddett Presents New Comedy Web Series, The Coddett Project

Early Tuesday morning in Brooklyn, New York, traces of both The Dave Chappelle Show and The Tracey Ullman Show were found in The Coddett Project, a new comedy web series that offers social commentary ... (more...)

Comedy Central to Stage 3 Free NYC Summer Shows

For the first time since 2007, COMEDY CENTRAL Live is holding three free comedy events to mark its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation. In addition to the highly success... (more...)

Megan Hilty and More Set for Cabaret, Broadway and Comedy Lineup at Joe's Pub, Now thru 7/28

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its cabaret, Broadway and comedy acts today, April 21-July 28, 2013, including: Lindsay Mendez and Michael Holland, Leslie Kritzer, Megan Hilty, Bridget Everett, ... (more...)

Comedy Central Premieres JIM NORTON: PLEASE BE OFFENDED Tonight

Stand-Up Month rages on when famed radio funnyman, best-selling author, and TV personality Jim Norton returns to COMEDY CENTRAL in the network television premiere of JIM NORTON: PLEASE BE OFFENDED, de... (more...)