The Improv is the stand-up comedy proving grounds. Founded by late comedy impresario Budd Friedman in New York City's Hell’s Kitchen in 1963 — the Improv hosted the likes of Lenny Bruce, George Carlin ...

There’s something to be said about aging gracefully, but after 60 years, it’s not a huge concern for the chain of Improv comedy clubs. Rather than searching for the fountain of youth, the management ...

The business of comedy has come a long way since the late Budd Friedman opened New York’s 50-seat Improvisation at 44th Street and 9th Avenue in 1963 on the site of a defunct Vietnamese restaurant. It ...

Alistair Watt and Katrina McEntee's discovered their love of event planning early in their relationship. In addition to their event planning, the duo host a variety of comedy shows in downtown Grand ...

Improv shows are more like a team sport than stand-up comedy. They require that you can trust your on-stage partners to go along with the premise you create, and not just focus on getting off a good ...

In 2017, Devin and Briana Mahoney were living in Los Angeles but looking for a change of pace. The comedy writer and his marketing professional wife wanted a slower-paced childhood for their two young ...

“If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh. Otherwise, they’ll kill you.” Oscar Wilde. For learning about each other, for healing each other, for being human together: stand-up comedy is ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Live improv comedy comes to the stage as Capital City Improv presents a ...