Comedy
Edited by Jason A. Heidemann
Funny stuff
UP Comedy Club
Your guide to Second City’s new room.
Who will be Second City's next legends? A TOC addendum
Here's who to watch at Second City now.
Kate Duffy and Katie Rich
Two talented Kates deliver a new show.
Keegan & Peele
Two Chicago alums debut a new sketch show.
Recent Reviews
Joke of the Week
UP Comedy Club
Your guide to Second City’s new room.
Critic's picks
Improv
Stand-up
Sketch
Funny People
James Adomian
An up-and-comer talks about his comedy stylings.
Maria Bamford
The L.A.-based "nice lady" comic speaks up.
Paul F. Tompkins
We spend a few minutes with our favorite raconteur.
Featured stories
Portlandia
Creators Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein talk about their IFC hit.
Anthony Jeselnik | Interview
Anthony Jeselnik hits below the belt and makes no apologies.
My Mans
A trio of sketch might be en route to the big leagues.
Graveyard
A new web series finds the funny in the late shift.
Can't-miss stories
Haywire | Film review
Steven Soderbergh delivers a sinewy exercise in cool.
The highlight: Turks and Caicos
Check out the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos.
The gambler: Chris’s Billiards
For a night of action, we head to an old favorite.
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