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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...

  1. Until Sun May 20
  2. 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...

  1. Until Mon May 21
  2. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

If You Build It

  • Critics choice

Locals Nick Turner and Kara Klenk pass the microphone to fellow stand-ups.

  1. Until Sat Dec 29
  2. 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.

  1. Until Thu Dec 27
  2. 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.

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Top stories

Portlandia

The charming sketch duo spreads their wings in a second season and on tour.

Remembering Mike DeStefano

TONY looks at the stand-up's life, his final solo shows and an upcoming NYCF benefit in his honor.

Stand-up concert films

Liam McEneaney and Kevin Hart keep the comedy-film experience alive.

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.

Joke frenzy

Some of TONY's favorite up-and-coming comics do stand-up in their bedrooms.

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