May 2, 2016
Published by Jeffrey Gurian at May 2, 2016

Colin Jost Packs Out Carolines, Andy Fiori Album Release Plus News From Gina Yashere and a Look at Dangerfields

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week Jeffrey covered the scene at Gotham Comedy Club, the Hi-Fi Lounge, Carolines and more.
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April 23, 2016
Published by Rachel Crowe at April 23, 2016

Pete Davidson’s First Hour-Long Special Filming in Late April

Tickets to Pete Davidson’s two shows at NYC’s Skirball Center on April 30th are sold out, but the rest of us will still get to see the SNL cast member’s set. Comedy Central will film the shows to be released as Pete Davidson’s first hour-long stand-up special, “Pete Davidson: SMD”.
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April 18, 2016
Published by Rachel Crowe at April 18, 2016

Chris Rock Thinks Ahead to His Dream Collaboration with Denzel Washington

According to Comedy Hype, Chris Rock was brainstorming with J.J. Abrams about their dream collaborators during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Rock complimented Abrams’ intensity and the positivity he brought to working on the Oscars, and then speculated that he’d love to direct Denzel Washington in a comedy.
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March 28, 2016
Published by Jeffrey Gurian at March 28, 2016

Carlos Mencia Mentors His Openers, NYC Gets a New Room, and A New Festival PLUS News from Ted Alexandro, Nore Davis and Lingerie Comedy

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week Jeffrey covered the scene at Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, The Stand, and new venue, The Comedy Loft.
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March 21, 2016
Published by Jeffrey Gurian at March 21, 2016

New York Auditions for Just For Laughs Plus News From Bonnie McFarlane, Lisa Lampanelli, and More

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week Jeffrey covered the scene at Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Westport CT, and the Village Underground.
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March 14, 2016
Published by Sarah Jacobs at March 14, 2016

10 Things We Learned About Bonnie McFarlane From Her Amazing New Book

One of the biggest talents Bonnie McFarlane is known for is her writing, which explains why her new book is so hard to put down. You’re Better Than Me entertains us with hilarious anecdotes and wild childhood memories from chapter to chapter. Bonnie is also known for speaking her mind, which is why you learn so much about her from the book. Though we created a list of 10 things we learned about her, it barely scratches the surface in this jam-packed read. Want to hear more? Buy the book. Bonnie will also be doing an hour long interview in front of a live audience on Tuesday night in NYC. Here's how you can get free tickets.
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