The Times recently spoke with six women who started stand-up comedy later in life. Their big takeaway: Stand-up comedy is a unique artform because anyone can do it as long as they’re funny. Performing ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Phoebe Robinson’s new comedy special dismantles girl-boss culture, questioning whether financial independence and ...

In the crowd at a comedy show, three kinds of laughter can usually be heard. First up is the, “oh man, oh god, did they really just say that?” laughter — the kind that comes with a facepalm or a slow ...