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Davidson and Jost Bring Free Floating Stand-Up to Staten Island Ferry
entertainment2 days ago

Davidson and Jost Bring Free Floating Stand-Up to Staten Island Ferry

Pete Davidson and Colin Jost will host a one-night-only free stand-up show aboard the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry John F. Kennedy on Sept. 17, with six emerging acts; tickets go online daily at 3 p.m. ET from Sept. 3–8 and are limited to one pair per person, at Pier 17, South Street Seaport. The event, branded as the Snapple Island Ferry, is produced by The Stand Group, which co‑purchased the ferry for $280,000 in 2022; the vessel, built in the mid-1960s and retired in 2021, has previously hosted events such as a Tommy Hilfiger runway show in 2024.

via Gothamist|
#colin-jost#entertainment#pete-davidson
Amanda Knox's Cartwheel aims for heart over punchlines at the Fringe
arts24 days ago

Amanda Knox's Cartwheel aims for heart over punchlines at the Fringe

Amanda Knox's Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel opens to mixed reviews, described as sincere and more a personal reflection on trauma and motherhood than traditional stand-up. Critics are divided: The Guardian praised its defiant spirit, while The Times and The Telegraph said it lacks comedic timing and needed better direction. The show has sparked controversy with Meredith Kercher's sister's concerns and a petition; Knox says the piece seeks to honestly tell her story to her future daughter, and it runs for 11 days at the Gilded Balloon Teviot.

via BBC|
#amanda-knox#arts#cartwheel
Turkish comedian jailed after Erdogan jokes spark crackdown on dissent
world2 months ago

Turkish comedian jailed after Erdogan jokes spark crackdown on dissent

An Istanbul court ordered pre-trial detention for stand-up comedian Deniz Göktaş after complaints over a June routine that mocked President Erdoğan and referenced the Quran; prosecutors accuse him of inciting hatred and insulting the president. The arrest fits a broader Turkish crackdown on dissent, with detentions and media restrictions escalating ahead of NATO summit-related security measures.

via BBC|
#crackdown#erdogan#freedom-of-expression
Tom Dreesen, Trailblazing Stand-Up Who Opened for Sinatra, Dies at 86
entertainment2 months ago

Tom Dreesen, Trailblazing Stand-Up Who Opened for Sinatra, Dies at 86

Tom Dreesen, the Chicago-born comedian who opened for Frank Sinatra for 14 years and helped reshape stand-up by pushing for payment for performers at The Comedy Store, died at 86. He also formed the pioneering interracial duo Tim & Tom with Tim Reid and led a notable 1979 strike that secured pay, marking a turning point in how comedians are compensated and how the stand-up industry operates.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#frank-sinatra#stand-up
Inside the Stand-Up Roundtable: Fear, Fame, and Being 'Fuckable' on Stage
entertainment3 months ago

Inside the Stand-Up Roundtable: Fear, Fame, and Being 'Fuckable' on Stage

Five top stand-ups—Nikki Glaser, Wanda Sykes, Leanne Morgan, Julio Torres and Marc Maron—sit for THR’s Stand-Up Emmy Roundtable to discuss how fear, audience expectations, and changing gatekeepers shape modern comedy, from bombing and political risk to fashioning a stage persona and the push-pull between being liked and staying true to their voice in a evolving media landscape.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#comedy-roundtable#entertainment#leanne-morgan
Gervais’s Globe Win Triggers Critique of Stand-Up Quality
entertainment7 months ago

Gervais’s Globe Win Triggers Critique of Stand-Up Quality

A New York Times critic argues Ricky Gervais’s Netflix special Mortality, which won the Golden Globes for best stand-up on TV, underlines a perceived decline and lack of respect for stand-up. The review calls the special dull, recycled, and self-pitying, accusing Gervais of preaching about cancel culture without offering fresh insight, and suggests the Globes rewarded fame over true stand-up artistry, reflecting broader questions about how stand-up is recognized in awards. A correction note clarifies a mistaken detail about a joke in the piece.

via The New York Times|
#entertainment#golden-globes#mortality
entertainment11 months ago

Andrew Santino's Hulu Special Sparks Disney Adults Controversy

Andrew Santino's Hulu comedy special 'White Noise' pushes boundaries with provocative jokes, including about Disney adults, which faced some censorship from Disney. Santino emphasizes the importance of comedy's freedom to address uncomfortable topics and discusses his career focus on stand-up and digital content over traditional TV and film, highlighting the changing landscape for comedians.

via Variety|
#andrew-santino#comedy#disney-jokes
Nate Bargatze: The Calm in the Emmy Chaos
entertainment1 year ago

Nate Bargatze: The Calm in the Emmy Chaos

Nate Bargatze, a top stand-up comedian known for his family-friendly humor, has achieved significant success in 2024, including hosting the Emmy Awards and making a mark with his charitable work and upcoming projects like a movie and potential theme park. He emphasizes operating in 'chaos' and values a balanced, normal family life while expanding his career into acting and production.

via CBS News|
#comedy#emmy-awards#entertainment
English Stand-Up Comedy Gains Popularity Across Europe
entertainment1 year ago

English Stand-Up Comedy Gains Popularity Across Europe

English-language stand-up comedy is rapidly growing in Europe, driven by expatriates and international audiences seeking live humor experiences post-pandemic. Comedians navigate cultural differences and stereotypes, often making self-deprecating jokes about their own backgrounds to connect with diverse audiences in cities like Berlin, Amsterdam, and Barcelona, fostering a vibrant, inclusive comedy scene.

via The New York Times|
#comedy#culture#english-language