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Nick Kroll, Bill Maher and more headlining 2021 New York Comedy Festival
The weeklong festival, which was canceled last year due to COVID-19, will require proof of vaccination at all of its events throughout the five boroughs.
Stand Up for Heroes event going virtual with special guest Prince Harry
It will take place on Nov. 18.
New York Comedy Festival postponed until 2021
The New York Comedy Festival was set to take place Nov. 9-15.
Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert to headline New York Comedy Festival
Over 200 comedians, late-night hosts and podcast stars will perform in more than 100 shows.
How Jonathan Van Ness preps his comedy material
“I get my bullet points then flesh them out. I create stuff on a sort of trial by fire method. I’m almost a too-busy person."
John Oliver and Jon Stewart to headline veterans benefit
The Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser benefits injured veterans and their families.
Second City training center setting up shop at NY Comedy Fest
Mama Bear Caroline Hirsch of Carolines comedy club and Papa Bear producer Andrew Fox added a Second City Pop-up Training Center.
First wave of comedians announced for New York Comedy Festival
Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson’s “2 Dope Queens,” Chris Hardwick, Kevin Smith, Nick Offerman, Bill Maher and Vir Das among the names on the lineup.
Chris Rock makes alimony jokes following his divorce
Rock finalized his divorce from his wife of nearly 20 years, Malaak Compton-Rock, this summer.
New York Comedy Festival draws big names
Bill Maher, Trevor Noah and Tracy Morgan are among those set to perform.
Comic in accident with Tracy Morgan spotted in good spirits
Ardie Fuqua was spotted this week backstage at the New York Comedy Festival’s HERsterical event at Carolines on Broadway.
'Iron Chef' Alex Guarnaschelli putting on one-woman show
The "Chopped" judge will appear at Carolines on Nov. 14 during the New York Comedy Festival to preview her act, “Busting My Chops.”