February 21, 2019 With Netflix’s help, audiences are getting to know Scottish comic Daniel Sloss By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent February 21, 2019 Daniel Sloss is thankful for Netflix. Audiences heading to see the Scottish comedian at…
February 14, 2019 Lenny Bruce film acquired by Brandeis is its own mystery By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent February 14, 2019 Lenny Bruce’s legend is like a funhouse mirror. From one angle, he is a…
January 17, 2019 There’s no law that said the Lucas Brothers couldn’t crack comedy By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent January 17, 2019 The Lucas Brothers’ comedy career has been a strange trip. The twins, who play…
January 11, 2019 Comic Orny Adams may find everyday life maddening, but he’s not mad By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent January 11, 2019 “I’m starting to really hate people, let me start out with that,” says Orny…
October 11, 2018 Recent transplant Gad Elmaleh lets Americans in on the joke By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent October 11, 2018 It is an unusually sunny day in Paris, but Gad Elmaleh’s heart is in…
September 27, 2018 Trevor Noah on anger as a luxury, sharing vulnerability, and the ‘Daily Show’ whirlwind By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent September 27, 2018 It’s been a whirlwind three years since Trevor Noah took over as host of…
September 18, 2018 Comedy Studio set to reopen in Somerville’s Union Square By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent September 18, 2018 SOMERVILLE — The Comedy Studio will officially open for business at its new Union…
September 5, 2018 Lily Tomlin can just be herself — or lots of other people By Nick A. Zaino III, Globe Correspondent September 05, 2018 Lily Tomlin has always been a character, going back to her childhood in Detroit…
July 12, 2018 Comic Alex Edelman took the long way back to Boston By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent July 12, 2018 Alex Edelman is world semi-famous. His comedy has yet to make him a household…
June 19, 2018 Before Boston’s Comedy Boom In The ’80s, There Was Bill Dana For many fans, Boston’s comedy history starts with the boom in the ’80s that produced stand-ups like Denis Leary, Steven Wright and Lenny Clarke….
