Political comedy will look very different when Stephen Colbert leaves. Is South Park the best alternative?

Jimmy Kimmel made a joke. The White House Correspondents Dinner came to violence. President Trump demands Kimmel be fired. Where does comedy go now?

Think about the political comedians performing today. Of those, how many are conservative? Not many, right? Alison Dagnes, a political scientist, media maven and self-described “comedy dork,” has systematically analyzed the guest lists of late night ...

No matter how involved someone is in politics, there’s always something to laugh at. Whether it’s a microphone gaffe in a debate, or a misspelled social media post, comedy brings both sides of the aisle together in the current highly-emotional ...

This November, Crossroads Comedy Theater will bring a lineup of Philly’s best comedians and improvisers to Plays & Players Theatre. From the sharp-witted debates of Electoral Dysfunction to the adrenaline-packed twists of An Improvised Political Thriller ...

How many times have I heard it? “We need comedy now more than ever.” Friends. Acquaintances. Business associates. Strangers when they learn that for decades I ran a comedy club on Broadway with my name on the marquee. Those words just pop out of their ...