The Improv is the stand-up comedy proving grounds. Founded by late comedy impresario Budd Friedman in New York City's Hell’s Kitchen in 1963 — the Improv hosted the likes of Lenny Bruce, George Carlin ...

Self-doubt aside, nearly two decades after making his stand-up debut at the Cleveland Improv, Rick Glassman is finally ...

Levity Live founder Robert Hartmann is bullish on the current state of comedy. And for good reason: fresh off celebrating the 60th anniversary of the late Budd Friedman’s Improv, he helped organize ...

The comedy industry is undergoing a metamorphosis in 2024. Name-brand comedy venues are opening new locations, beloved local venues are being bought out by megacorporations, and ...

The second annual Asheville Improv Comedy Festival is kicking off May 6.