It’s an objective fact: Black women are hilarious. Through the trials and tribulations of living, they prevail by finding the humor in it all. This has led to a long history of successful Black female ...

Stand-up comedy has long been a boy's club, but thankfully, that's starting to change. I'm not saying you still can't enjoy classics like Jerry Seinfeld, laugh at observational comedians such as John ...

Angie McMahon plans to prove that women are funny, and she’s recruited 55 comics from across the United States to help the cause. McMahon is the founder and artistic director of the Funny is Female ...

Comedy has always been a tool for Black women—an instrument to tell uncomfortable truths, uplift cultural narratives, and connect generations through laughter. But behind every punchline is a legacy ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY is an award-winning troupe of entertainers, which ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Phoebe Robinson’s new comedy special dismantles girl-boss culture, questioning whether financial independence and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Created in 2015 after a Houston comedy festival was criticized for having too few female comics, the Mermaid ...

There are no cooties at this comedy show. UCLA’s comedy club Shenanigans is once again hosting its “Men Aren’t Funny” show, kicking off their first performance of the year Friday. Gabby Klijian, a ...

Today, women are performing stand-up sets in front of stadiums full of people, featuring as cast members on “Saturday Night Live” and hosting their own late-night talk shows. Just a decade ago, ...

Jennifer Horne calls the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival a labor of love — and just what the world needs. “The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival is a celebration of diverse perspectives in comedy, ...