The explosion of shows tailored exclusively to political comedy is a phenomenon of the new millennium. For decades, political comedy remained a minute feature of the nightly routines of Ed Sullivan, Johnny...
From the brand new Tulane Improv Club to the established Cat Mafia sketch comedy group, Tulane's arts and entertainment scene is quickly growing to incorporate comedy. One group that is gaining popularity...
Josh Axelrod, Contributing Reporter
• September 5, 2016
When Jay Pharoah entered McAlister Auditorium, a loud sigh of relief could be heard across campus as anxious freshman traded their syllabus week groans for comedy-night laughs.On Aug. 29, Pharoah, of "Saturday...
Concerts, comedy and cinema — oh my.All these and more fit within the scope of Tulane University Campus Programming, the group that brings big names like Bill Nye, Hoodie Allen, Cold War Kids and more...
McAlister Auditorium was nearly full of tired college students, waiting for John Mulaney to walk on stage at 8 p.m. last night. Known for his Netflix Specials "New in Town" and "The Comeback Kid," and...
Tulane's sketch comedy group Cat Mafia Comedy, formerly known as Etch-A-Sketch Comedy, has come a long way, at least name-wise. When the group isn't worrying about copyright laws of children's toys, Cat...
Laughter ran rampant through McAlister Auditorium on Wednesday thanks to Judah Friedlander's interactive performance, pop culture references and deadpan delivery.Known best for his role as Frank Rossitano...
Tyler Mead, Print Arcade Editor
• October 30, 2015
World champ and hat connoisseur Judah Friedlander will be performing Wednesday in Mcalister Auditorium.As part of the tour for his latest book, "If the Raindrops United: Drawings and Cartoons," Friedlander...
Bella Gagliano, Contributing Reporter
• October 12, 2015
Tig Notaro, Amy Schumer and Aziz Ansari are three veteran comics who, in recent years, have used stand-up comedy to take a stand on prevalent issues and ideas in their respective films and series. Gone...
Tyler Mead, Print Arcade Editor
• October 11, 2015
Tig Notaro stands in a league of her own as a comedian. Few comedians could elicit a laugh from her type of anti-jokes and unique delivery. Her droll monotone mixed with a constant tinge of disappointment...
Keala Rusher, Contributing Reporter
• October 7, 2015
Moving from a ragtag group of theater misfits to slapping knees with the best at Hell Yes Fest, founding member Doug Kmiotek is amazed at Etch-a-Sketch, Tulane's only comedy group, and its progress.The...
Keala Rusher, Contributing Reporter
• September 27, 2015
Once a month, Sundays at La Nuit Comedy Theater are far from lazy. Comedians of all backgrounds and experience levels gather to put one another on blast and see who comes out victorious at the Sunday Roast...
