Comedy
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H. Jon Benjamin
The Archer star brings his canceled Comedy Central show on the road. For more than a decade, H. Jon Benjamin has voiced characters cherished by comedy nerds—the pathetic, boozing...
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50 funniest New Yorkers
The best comedians—and most hilarious writers and performers—living in Gotham, as picked by TONY.
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Recap: The Comedy Awards 2012
Bridesmaids scores, Louis C.K. nearly sweeps and Don Rickles gets his due at this year's ceremony.
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Hannibal Buress
The hardworking comic details his circuitous journey from Chicago to Carolines, step by step.
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Moms review comics' memoirs
Funny, personal new books get the parental seal of approval.
Critics’ picks
Reggie Watts
- Critics choice
This freewheeling, beat-boxing musical-comedy madman blows minds and steals hearts whether he's opening for Conan O'Brien, appearing on Comedy Central in his own special or doing ten minutes in a...
- Until Sun May 20
- Webster Hall
John and Scott
- Price band: 1/4
- Critics choice
The show's title reflects a certain humbleness on the part of the players, but when experienced, honest Chicago improvisers Scott Adsit and John Lutz (both of whom are on 30 Rock) get onstage, the...
- Until Mon May 21
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
If You Build It
- Critics choice
Locals Nick Turner and Kara Klenk pass the microphone to fellow stand-ups.
- Until Sat Dec 29
- UCBEast
Comedy as a Second Language
- Critics choice
- Free
Sean Patton and Chesley Calloway welcome stand-up comics to the stage in this weekly show.
- Until Thu Dec 27
- Kabin
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Joke of the Week
Joke of the week: Emily Heller
I wear glasses, which a lot of people call the “sexy librarian” look. Or in my case, the “librarian” look.
Emily Heller plays the Cranky Pants Comedy Hour Fri 18.
Top stories
Remembering Mike DeStefano
TONY looks at the stand-up's life, his final solo shows and an upcoming NYCF benefit in his honor.
The best stand-up concert films
TONY picks the funniest comics' performances ever to be released in theaters.
Comedy in video
Kurt Braunohler interview (VIDEO)
One of our 50 funniest New Yorkers weighs in on the NYC comedy scene.
50 funniest New Yorkers
The best comedians—and most hilarious writers and performers—living in Gotham, as picked by TONY.
Video: Aziz Ansari interview and cover shoot
The Parks and Rec star goofs around in a pool and chats about exploring NYC.
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