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The 'Face' of Truthnew

David Henry Hwang puts a humorous twist on familiar themes of racial stereotyping in "Yellow Face."
Pasadena Weekly  |  Jana J. Monji  |  05-21-2007  |  Performance

A Journey into Chicago's Emerging Comedy Undergroundnew

While the best comics are still often forced to leave town to be successful, Chicago stand-up comedy is finally returning to the spotlight.
Chicago Newcity  |  Mike Schramm  |  05-16-2007  |  Performance

Mo Rocca Rocks Broadwaynew

He talks about his Broadway debut playing the vice principal in the musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
New York Press  |  Leonard Jacobs  |  05-11-2007  |  Performance

Richard Lewis Lights Up the Darknew

Say what you want about veteran comedian Richard Lewis, odds are he's already said it.
Orlando Weekly  |  Billy Manes  |  04-30-2007  |  Performance

Lauren Weedman's Search for Homenew

Lauren Weedman's not a big star; she may be someday, or she may not, but when she's onstage I'd advise that you duck -- painful truths go whizzing by like bullets, send-ups rain down like bombs, and uncensored id explodes like shrapnel out of some internal minefield.
L.A. Weekly  |  Joe Donnelly  |  04-27-2007  |  Performance

Live Nation Leaves Theater Businessnew

The Clear Channel spinoff didn't fare too well, and now theaters like Minneapolis' Hennepin Avenue face an uncertain future.
City Pages (Twin Cities)  |  G.R. Anderson Jr.  |  04-11-2007  |  Performance

Judge to Strippers: Fondle at Willnew

Part of Orange County's adult entertainment code is declared unconstitutional.
Orlando Weekly  |  Jeffrey C. Billman  |  04-09-2007  |  Performance

Mike Birbiglia: Funny in His Sleep

The comedian is touring with a one-man show called "Sleepwalk With Me."
NUVO  |  Marc D. Allan  |  04-01-2007  |  Performance

Bang on This!new

Scrap Arts Music brings in the noise, brings in the 'Phonk!'
Tucson Weekly  |  Gene Armstrong  |  03-30-2007  |  Performance

Doing the Interview Dance with Sandra Bernhardnew

It's tough to crack the Bernhard mystique in 15 minutes.
Dallas Observer  |  Jonanna Widner  |  03-13-2007  |  Performance

Margaret Cho Bears Her Soulnew

I needed to find the perfect questions that would give us a peek inside the mind of an American original -- and I sort of failed.
Birmingham Weekly  |  J'Mel Davison  |  02-26-2007  |  Performance

Four Comedians Walk Into a War ...new

Ray Hanania slayed them in Israel -- but his friends are costing him gigs back here in the States.
Chicago Reader  |  Michael Miner  |  02-26-2007  |  Performance

Conducting 'The Ride'new

Local comedy hopefuls hone their craft and work for the magic moment when they capture the audience.
San Antonio Current  |  Frank Hammel  |  02-14-2007  |  Performance

Video Killed the Improv Starnew

Secret Pants are using the Internet to find success and maybe even a TV show.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Jeffrey Barg  |  01-29-2007  |  Performance

Saget on Segernew

Two icons. Two similar-sounding names.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Brian McManus  |  01-22-2007  |  Performance

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