A year ago, Lea’h Sampson felt like everything was crashing. Though she had been doing stand-up comedy for six years, she was hitting a wall. Her jokes weren’t getting her booked, even in local comedy ...

Joe List is a seasoned stand-up comedian who began his career in Boston in 2000. He has released multiple stand-up specials, including I Hate Myself, This Year’s Material, and Enough for Everybody, ...

Jenny Slate was among the stellar comics that added to the greater gamut of stand-up excellence this past year, with “Seasoned Professional.” (Rebecca Rotenberg / Flickr) Sometimes I feel like a ...

The potential Warner Bros. Discovery sale might jeopardize a lively outlet for artier stand-up shows like those of Sarah Sherman and Adam Pally. By Jason Zinoman What does the potential sale of Warner ...