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June 12, 2018

Stand-up, then a sit-down with Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart, and Michael Che at the Wang

By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent  June 12, 2018 Monday night’s show at the Wang Theatre presented two modern comedy titans, Dave Chappelle…

June 11, 2018

Australian Troupe Aunty Donna Brings A New Voice To Sketch Comedy

It’s tough for a sketch troupe to distinguish itself on the comedy landscape. Everyone has their genre favorites, from Monty Python to Tim &…

May 18, 2018

David Cross doesn’t do ‘dad comedy’ (OK, maybe a little)

By Nick A. Zaino III, Globe Correspondent May 18, 2018 A lot has changed since David Cross’s “Making America Great Again!” tour in 2016….

May 15, 2018

In his wildly popular musical parodies, Randy Rainbow shows his true colors

By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent  May 15, 2018 A few years ago, Randy Rainbow thought he’d reached the height of his fame,…

February 2, 2018

In Colin Quinn’s view, Americans just weren’t meant for one another

By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent  February 02, 2018 The country is breaking up with itself. According to comedian Colin Quinn, who brings…

January 17, 2018

Sandra Bernhard Gives Boston A Comedic Pause From The Pandemonium

To say that Sandra Bernhard has never been a particularly shy performer is an understatement. She came up in the ’70s alongside the likes…

January 9, 2018

Kathleen Madigan thinks it, says it, and comedy happens

By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent  January 09, 2018 It is just a couple of days after the Golden Globes and a few…

November 15, 2017

How Stand-Up Comedy Led To A Strange But Perfect Career For Dana Gould

It’s the morning after Dana Gould’s favorite holiday, Halloween, when he picks up the phone to speak with me from Los Angeles. He says…

April 20, 2017

Kirkus interview: Michael Nesmith on Infinite Tuesdays, Monkees, and More

Michael Nesmith’s first big job in the music industry didn’t make much sense to him. He was hired—along with Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and…

February 9, 2017

For Comedian Lewis Black, Humor Starts With Anger

Lewis Black is riding on his tour bus to his next gig in Maine when he takes my call for this interview. Before he can answer…

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