Los Angeles Times

How comedy photographers capture the energy of L.A.’s post-pandemic stand-up scene

What’s the best way to photograph a joke? How can a still image convey stage presence or audience connection? Whether it’s capturing special moments backstage at a comedy show or the biggest ...

Two new comedy clubs expand Houston's growing stand-up scene

Houston's stand-up comedy scene is growing again, with two new comedy clubs opening this month and another established venue ...
Los Angeles Times

Coachella Valley venues anchor an emerging comedy scene in Palm Springs and beyond

For Palm Springs and other desert cities of the Coachella Valley, live comedy has traditionally meant names like Chris Rock or Ron White filling the area’s numerous casino showrooms, or Kathy Griffin ...
Denver Westword

Behind the jokes: An inside look at the Denver comedy scene

Now, imagine chasing that feeling every single night. Trudging through awkward silences, blank faces and the sound of throats ...