NYC comedy institution Carolines on Broadway to close its doors after 30 years in Times Square
In a shocking news report today, legendary NYC comedy club Carolines on Broadway announced that it was closing its doors… MORE
Comedy Clubs
Budd Friedman, founder of the Improv, dead at 90
Budd Friedman, founder of the famous Improv Comedy Club. Friedman reportedly was “feeling ill” and was admitted to Cedar Sinai… MORE
The Comedy Store announces 50th anniversary vinyl box set
Earlier this year, The Comedy Store celebrated their 50th anniversary. Now, the legendary Los Angeles comedy club is commemorating that… MORE
Second City is opening a new theater in Brooklyn
Since Second City first opened its doors in 1959, the comedy institution has become a revolving door for so many… MORE
A revival of the classic 90s stand-up showcase, “Caroline’s Comedy Hour” is in development
Back in the 80ss and 90s, there was a seemingly fascination to figure out how to get stand-up on TV… MORE
The Second City announces Steve Carrell, Tina Fey, and more for their advisory board
Last year, it was announced that Stephen Colbert would be joining the board of directors at Second City. Seeing an… MORE
The Comedy Store is celebrating its 50th anniversary today
The Comedy Store is easily regarded as one of the most well known and successful comedy clubs of all time.… MORE
The Comedy Store is launching a new record label
Next April marks the 50th anniversary of what is arguably one of the most well known comedy clubs in the… MORE
iO Chicago has been purchased, with plans to resume classes and shows
A year ago, it was announced by Charna Halpern, who founded iO Chicago back in the 1980’s with Del Close,… MORE
Richie Tienken, founder of The Comic Strip, dead at 75
Richie Tienken, founder of Comic Strip Live and early manager of Eddie Murphy and Adam Sandler, has passed away at… MORE
