Interview: Margaret Cho Presents Charlene Kaye's TIGER DAUGHTER at Joe's Pub
On October 24th and 25th, comedian and rock star Charlene Kaye will perform her solo show Tiger Daughter — or How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame at Joe’s Pub. The show was selected by comedian Margaret Cho as part of her stint as Joe’s Pub’s 2024-2025 Vanguard Artist-in-Residence. We spoke to Kaye about the upcoming show.
Mitch Hedberg Documentary Wraps Principal Photography
A comprehensive documentary chronicling the life of comedian Mitch Hedberg (1968-2005) by filmmakers Jeff Siegel and Michael Blieden has completed principal photography. Comedian interviewees featured in the film include Lewis Black, Jim Gaffigan, B.J. Novak, Margaret Cho, and more.
Cheyenne Jackson Cast in Zombie Comedy From Tina Romera
Cheyenne Jackson is set to appear in the new horror comedy Queens of the Dead from Tina Romera, the daughter of George A. Romero. Other stage and Broadway alums include Jacquel Spivey (A Strange Loop and the Mean Girls film), Nina West (RuPaul's Drag Race and Hairspray), and Becca Blackwell, writer of the play They, Themself, and Schmerm.
Video: Watch Trailer for OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION
Netflix has just debuted the first trailer for Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, the first feature length documentary to explore the history of queer stand up comedy. The film will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Friday, June 7th ahead of its Netflix debut on June 18th. Watch the trailer now!