May 14, 2026 Chris Fleming, used to ‘scheming in the shadows,’ is adjusting to wild success in the spotlight (full article) By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent,Updated May 14, 2026, 11:22 a.m. Chis Fleming in his comedy special “Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace.”Greg…
January 28, 2026 Onstage and in her new special, Janet McNamara wants to win you over (full article) The comedian just released a new special, ‘Not Smart Enough’ By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent Published Jan. 28, 2026 Janet McNamara is…
October 23, 2025 Comedian Gary Gulman tests out a more professorial look in ‘Grandiloquent’ (full article) He heads to the Shubert Theatre for a show on Oct. 25 By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated October 23, 2025, 11:30…
November 27, 2024 Jinkx and DeLa want their show to be a home for the holidays (Full Article) By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated November 27, 2024 Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme know how to do merry and bright. “The Jinkx…
October 17, 2024 Josh Johnson isn’t afraid of a little improvisation (Full Article) By Nick A. Zaino III Updated October 17, 2024 A little over a week before his five sold-out gigs at Laugh Boston, Josh Johnson…
September 4, 2024 After roasting Tom Brady, Dorchester comic Sam Jay is ready for her next big gig (Full Article) By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated September 4, 2024 The entertainment industry is relentless. Comedians, especially, are often caught up in a…
August 20, 2024 A new comedy club is set to open inside one of Boston’s historic theaters this fall (Full Article) The team behind Laugh Boston, Improv Asylum, and more have a new hot spot in the works at a historic space with deep comedy…
April 13, 2023 In ‘Just for Us,’ comic Alex Edelman tells the one about the Jew who crashes a meeting of antisemites (Full Review) Alex Edelman is a stand-up comedian, and as such, his stock in trade is silliness — specifically, the jokes he thinks will appeal to…
September 11, 2026 FALL ARTS GUIDE: Josh Gondelman on the formative experience of playing to ‘discerning, demanding’ Boston audiences By Nick A. Zaino III Published Sept. 11, 2026 Josh Gondelman has a lot of hometown pride, as someone who grew up around Boston…
August 14, 2026 If there’s one type of performer extra prepared for a rowdy audience, it’s comedians By Nick A. Zaino IIIUpdated August 14, 2026, 5:30 a.m. People Watch Filming, chatting, and hungry for content, live audiences have changed in recent…
July 21, 2026 Ron Funches on his ‘Traitors’ stint and speaking up about his autism diagnosis RFK and others speaking detrimentally about autism ‘changes the way I have to engage in that. I do have to be aware of my…
May 8, 2026 Boston Fringe returns for a second year: ‘There is nothing like seeing new work’ By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent, Updated May 8, 2026, 7:00 a.m. Boston Fringe cofounders Deby Xiadani and Anton Monteleone enjoy a good…
April 8, 2026 Jenny Zigrino on why a drag King George III is a great way to comment on the current moment By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent,Updated April 8, 2026, 11:15 a.m. Jenny Zigrino is juggling a lot of comic sensibilities these days. When…
February 4, 2026 Eugene Mirman is keeping the focus on funny things and silly projects The comedian’s latest special, ‘Here Comes the Whimsy,’ debuts Feb. 5 By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent,Updated February 4, 2026, 1:15 p.m. There…
December 30, 2025 Musical comedian Honest 2 Betsy finds humor in the past, when the jokes were just as dirty as they are now Kira Coviello, who performs at Club Passim on Jan. 8, has built a following online by bringing viewers back to the days of Tom…
November 20, 2025 When Comics Come Home called, Erin Maguire answered The Arlington native joined A-list comedians including Sarah Silverman and Conan O’Brien at the annual fund-raiser By Nick A. Zaino III Globe correspondent,Updated November…
