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Stand-up comic Sam Morril heads to The Wilbur next weekend

John Maniace March 3, 2023
Sam Morril will be performing at the Wilbur Theatre from March 10-12, and although the first two days are sold out, tickets are still available for March 12.
ilana wexler and abbi abrams in broad city

‘Broad City’ perfectly illustrates modern female friendships

Grace Donahue April 20, 2021
Besides unique emphasis on adult female friendships, the comedy of “Broad City” felt very original.
MIHACHIK: ‘Nathan for You:’ An amazing show that should end sooner rather than later

MIHACHIK: ‘Nathan for You:’ An amazing show that should end sooner rather than later

Kelsey Mihachik September 26, 2017

Can one desire too much of a good thing? Comedy Central’s documentary-style series, “Nathan for You,” begs this Shakespearian question as it enters its fourth season this week. In the show, comedian...

Daniel Kaluuya stars as Chris Washington in the new horror film, "Get Out," which hits theaters on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY TOBY OLIVER

REVIEW: “Get Out” is scary, funny and definitely socially aware

Felipe Belfort Marques February 24, 2017

To have a good horror movie come out in this day and age is nearly impossible. To have it be written by such a high-profile comedian such as Jordan Peele, even more so. It’s hard to know what to...

Roy Wood Jr., Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Trevor Noah, Jessica Williams and Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show." PHOTO COURTESY GAVIN BOND

INTERVIEW: Roy Wood Jr. and Hasan Minhaj of “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” talk 2016 election

Emma Parkinson November 8, 2016

Through his reporting and critical eye in the political world from 1999 to 2015, Jon Stewart crafted a credible and popular program for Comedy Central, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Upon his departure...

Funnyman Kyle Kinane, best known for his many appearances on Comedy Central, performed at the Royale Sunday night as part of his “Shooting For Third” tour with Shane Torres. PHOTO COURTESY MOSES ROBINSON/PITCH PERFECT

REVIEW: Kyle Kinane’s comedy melds immaturity, subtle wisdom

Conner Reed March 17, 2016

It’s an interesting cultural moment for the man-child, and this was only proven further by Kyle Kinane’s Sunday comedy set at the Royale. The mid-2000s, with the sudden omnipresence of the Judd...

BONADIES: TV might be facing a death sentence, thanks to the Internet

BONADIES: TV might be facing a death sentence, thanks to the Internet

Ben Bonadies October 21, 2015

Television as we know it is dying. It certainly had its golden age, but its best days are behind it. It is suffering from chronically low ratings and high rates of cancellation at the changing of the seasons....

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28:  Trevor Noah hosts Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" premiere on September 28, 2015 in New York City.  (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central)

REVIEW: Trevor Noah debuts as earnest, awkward on “The Daily Show”

Fred Schillinger October 2, 2015

“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” premiered Monday on Comedy Central, marking Noah’s first appearance as the replacement for the beloved Jon Stewart, and while Noah made an admirable first attempt...

Broad City stars Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer discuss the creation of their show at BU Central  prior to the question and answer Saturday night.  PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

INTERVIEW: “Broad City” stars make hilarious BU appearance

Samantha J. Gross September 15, 2015

On any given episode of Comedy Central’s critically-adored series “Broad City,” New Yorker protagonists Abbi Abrams and Ilana Wexler are totally in sync. They people watch in Central Park, partake...

Adam Devine keeps the party going with new show

Daily Free Press Admin October 30, 2013

When Adam Devine was a senior in high school, his parents went away for a weekend. So Devine did what any reasonable high school senior would do: Throw an 800-person backyard banger. When the cops came,...

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