https://www.latimes.com/topic/comedy Stand-Up Comedy en-US Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:01:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/list/new-comedy-shows-los-angeles From bars to strip clubs, there are plenty of unexpected places to get a laugh in L.A. Here are some of our favorite shows that offer comedy for just about anyone. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:01:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/list/new-comedy-shows-los-angeles https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-26/15-la-comics-you-need-to-know-now-according-to-club-bookers We've tapped the expertise of some of the city's most seasoned bookers from major comedy clubs to alt shows to bring us this list of 15 up-and-coming comics to watch. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-26/15-la-comics-you-need-to-know-now-according-to-club-bookers https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-25/stamptown-jack-tucker-netflix-special-zach-zucker-clown-comedy Stamptown’s debut Netflix special out on Tuesday captures a chaotic mash-up of vaudeville, circus and clowning, filmed at Hollywood’s Montalbán Theatre during Netflix Is a Joke Fest. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-25/stamptown-jack-tucker-netflix-special-zach-zucker-clown-comedy https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-18/kelsey-cook-happy-hour-netflix-special-interview With “Happy Hour,” her self-financed Netflix debut, comedian Kelsey Cook moves from comedy clubs to a historic Twin Cities theater, betting on herself and reclaiming creative and business control. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-18/kelsey-cook-happy-hour-netflix-special-interview https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-18/for-aidan-park-comedy-is-way-to-turn-shame-into-connection Aidan Park is teaching people dealing with mental health problems how to own their story through comedy. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-18/for-aidan-park-comedy-is-way-to-turn-shame-into-connection https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-12/tom-segura-breaks-silence-on-horrible-divorce-after-backlash Tom Segura addresses his divorce from Christina Pazsitzky on a new episode of "Your Mom's House," countering assumptions over her solo episode that caused outcry among fans. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:22:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-12/tom-segura-breaks-silence-on-horrible-divorce-after-backlash https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-10/forget-about-being-cool-whitmer-thomas-just-wants-to-make-his-friends-laugh Comedian Whitmer Thomas’ new special, “The Terminal Crew of Dudes,” trades cool-guy posturing for a heartfelt salute to loyalty, lifelong friendships and the stories that bind them. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-10/forget-about-being-cool-whitmer-thomas-just-wants-to-make-his-friends-laugh https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-08-05/anthony-jeselnik-book-club Known for dark one-liners and ruthless humor, comedian Anthony Jeselnik is surprisingly earnest about the solitary magic of great books. His love of literature has led to leading a book club with a devoted online following. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-08-05/anthony-jeselnik-book-club https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-08-03/hacks-madison-square-garden-sellout-crowd-stand-up-comedy In the final season of 'Hacks,' a Madison Square Garden sellout looms large for Deborah Vance. In real life, the venue is just as totemic for stand-ups. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-08-03/hacks-madison-square-garden-sellout-crowd-stand-up-comedy https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2026-07-15/fabrizio-guido-delos-podcast-running-point-young-latino-hollywood-stand-up-comedy In this week's episode of "The De Los Podcast," actor and comedian Fabrizio Guido discusses his character Jackie Moreno from Netflix's "Running Point," sings the praises of the rising young Latino talents in Hollywood and walks through his rise as a stand-up comic. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:21:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2026-07-15/fabrizio-guido-delos-podcast-running-point-young-latino-hollywood-stand-up-comedy https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-07-13/tom-segura-christina-pazsitzky-split-after-18-years-of-marriage Comedy power couple Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky are calling it quits after 18 years of marriage but plan to keep co-hosting their hit podcast. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:36:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-07-13/tom-segura-christina-pazsitzky-split-after-18-years-of-marriage https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-07-07/jeff-arcuri-nice-to-meet-you-netflix-special-katie-thurston-wife-crowdwork-comedy Stand-up comic Jeff Arcuri has become the guy from your Instagram reels you can’t quite place, now turning viral crowd work clips into his first Netflix special, “Nice to Meet You.” Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-07-07/jeff-arcuri-nice-to-meet-you-netflix-special-katie-thurston-wife-crowdwork-comedy