February 22, 2024 At the Black Comedy Explosion, bursts of talent and bang for your buck By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated February 22, 2024, 9:57 a.m. Forty minutes before showtime at the Black Comedy Explosion, Jonathon Gates is working…
February 2, 2024 At the Rockwell, ‘funny, dark, smart, great’ define a new vision for the Somerville theater By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated February 7, 2024, 1:40 p.m. SOMERVILLE — Funny. Dark. Smart. Great. Those are the attributes that Deby…
December 27, 2023 Though the pandemic subsided, ImprovBoston never recovered By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated December 27, 2023, 6:53 p.m. After six years of teaching stand-up comedy at ImprovBoston, Kathe Farris will…
December 6, 2023 In her solo show, Kenice Mobley casts a light on her darkest hours By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated December 6, 2023, 4:50 p.m Kenice Mobley knows the title of her new solo show, “Don’t Kill…
November 30, 2023 In his chaotic live shows, Eric Andre detonates a comedy ‘explosion’ By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated November 30, 2023, 1:55 p.m. Eric Andre has made a living out of being unpredictable. On “The…
November 10, 2023 From Mike Birbiglia, a generous helping of ‘Christmas Parmesan’ By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated November 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. In his most recent one-man show, Mike Birbiglia joked that his family…
November 1, 2023 Orlando Baxter doesn’t have to come home for Comics Come Home — he’s already here By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated November 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. Boston comic Orlando Baxter has more to celebrate this season than most…
October 18, 2023 It’s been a special year for nine comedians with local roots By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated October 18, 2023, 5:46 p.m For fans of comedians with local roots, it’s been a very good…
October 11, 2023 British comic Russell Howard brings his mix of wonder and silliness to the Shubert stage By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated October 11, 2023, 12:40 p.m. Russell Howard believes the world is magnificent. We forget that sometimes because…
July 14, 2023 When Jay Leno recalls those rough early days in Boston comedy, he has to laugh By Nick A. Zaino III Updated July 14, 2023, 6:00 a.m Before any dreams of hosting “The Tonight Show,” or being a big shot in…
