By Laughspin Staff | February 4, 2013 at 2:15 pm | 2 comments
The gay marriage issue is not a simple one, and the ways in which progressive folks denounce those states who still only recognize man-and-woman marriage, have become just as complicated. And maybe that’s why comedian Bonnie McFarlane has decided to offer her own form of...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | August 15, 2012 at 10:54 pm | No comments
Anchored by the re-launched NickMom.com and a 26-episode stand-up comedy series that spans four cities, Nickelodeon will debut a 4-hour block of comedy programming on Oct. 1, set to air on their Nick Jr channel. NickMom Night Out will feature stand-up showcases hosted by the...
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By Laughspin Staff | February 23, 2012 at 3:11 pm | 4 comments
For years, Twitter has been an excellent platform for professional and amateur comedians alike to make their quips seen in 140 characters or less. The concept of live-Tweeting an event, especially, has become an esoteric art form. To prove it, you need to look no further than...
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By Carrie Andersen | October 28, 2011 at 11:31 am | No comments
As you may recall, comedian Mike DeStefano passed away this past March due to a heart attack. Left mostly unknown was his recently completed one-man show, Drugs, Disease, and Death: A Comedy, an emotional albeit highly entertaining piece that was only seen five...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | November 3, 2010 at 2:15 pm | 13 comments
Last night, the folks of Cringe Humor hosted a roast of comedian Jim Florentine at Comix in New York, the proceeds of which benefited Greg Giraldo’s three sons (Donate here).
And while most comedians on the deius – Jim Norton, the Reverend Bob Levy, Don Jamieson were a few...
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By Reid Faylor | March 16, 2010 at 12:35 pm | No comments
Coming up March 24 - 28, ImprovBoston will be hosting the second annual Women in Comedy Festival, a festival dedicated to showcasing female comedy in stand-up, sketch and storytelling.
Headlined by Maria Bamford and featuring Jackie Kashian and Bonnie McFarlane, the festival is...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | July 23, 2009 at 2:59 pm | No comments
MONTREAL -- Ok, so I'm here in Montreal prepping for tonight's fine comedy shows at Just For Laughs. But first I had to get to the hotel, ya know? Me and the wife shared a shuttle with comedians Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane; they're married if you didn't know. The four of us...
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