Stand-up comedian and skilled impressionist Aries Spears will make his way to Columbus for a three-night special. Better known for his role on Fox's "Mad TV" series, Spears will offer exclusive shows ...

Over the 50 years since the first Vietnam War-era Southeast Asian refugees arrived in the U.S., there’s been hardship — but there have also been plenty of comedic moments, which is where the St.

It’s never too late to start something new, just ask Atul Khatri. After running an IT company for over two decades, he ventured into stand-up comedy in his 40s. Known for turning everyday experiences ...

Drew Lynch's journey into stand-up comedy came out of necessity. Following a tragic accident, he transitioned from a burgeoning acting career in Hollywood to telling jokes - laced with personal ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. What: Aaron Foster never imagined the best way to manage his depression, anxiety and grief would be by telling jokes about it, ...

Damon Wayans Jr. is working on his first one-hour comedy special. If you’re at any of his shows on Sept. 26 and 27 at Stand Up Live, you may catch some of the material that it will include. The ...

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. An aspiring chemist goes to college, realizes she’s not good at chemistry, and bombs her dissertation. She takes a class in standup comedy and decides the best ...

English and theater major Lucas O’Neil ’12 is making a name for himself in the world of stand-up comedy, although he describes himself as more of a “dramedian.” O’Neil recently brought his latest show ...