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Comedy Classics: “Who’s on First”

Abbott & Costello were a very popular American comedy duo. The pair, comprised of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, first began working together in New York City in the 1930s.

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The 10 Best Comedy Clubs in North America

While you can find amazing comedy shows in Montreal, there is always something exciting about visiting a new club. With that in mind, here is Comedyville’s rankings of the 10 best comedy clubs...

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Who Is the Oldest Stand-Up Comic?

There are many excellent stand-up comics that are fairly up in age. It may surprise you to realize that Jerry Seinfeld is more than 68 years old and Joan Rivers performed up until her death at 81.

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History of Improvisational Comedy

Improvisational Comedy, or Improv for short, has increasingly gained a following over the past few decades. This style embraces spontaneity and can bring about roaring laughs.

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The Power of Callbacks in Stand-Up Comedy

Callbacks do a lot to keep an audience engaged. Even jokes that are hilarious on their own may have less impact if they are disconnected from one another. By including callbacks in your comedy routine...

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Origins of Stand-Up Comedy

Stand-up comedy as a style ultimately is quite simple. There is a comic, an audience, and nothing else. However, it is also quite different from how comedy has traditionally occurred.

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Different Styles of Stand-up Comedy

Chances are that your very first comedy show was observational comedy. This style tends to be the most frequently performed over the years. Observational comedy simply makes observations about...

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The Oldest Comedy Club in the World: A Tale of Two Clubs

If I had posed this question a few years ago, the answer would have been clear. The oldest comedy club in the world was...

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Origin of Modern Stand-up Comedy

Historians of stand-up comedy (yes, that is a profession) can trace its roots back to a number of places. Some would argue that...

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How to Interact With a Comedy Show Audience

Knowing your audience when performing live comedy is crucial. The rapport and emotional connection that can be formed between...