A mythical slapstick silent comedy that’s been missing for more than a century “miraculously” turned up inside a dusty antique shop in Japan. The long-lost 1919 film “Van-ar-chy,” starring old-time comedy star Billy B. Van was found by film student Kohei Okita — who was researching films about “anarchy” at the time — when he … Read more
For a movie about people who live to party, the set of the 2003 comedy classic “Old School” practiced what it preached. In his new book, “Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever,” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, Oct. 6), Matt Singer writes of how, between takes on “Old School,” Snoop … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. New York is in a Dave Chappelle state of mind. Due to overwhelming demand, the controversial stand-up has added a second huge show as part of his Karmageddon Tour and … Read more
Rebel Wilson’s avert-your-eyes new comedy “Girl Group,” which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, gives you new appreciation for the artistry that went into “Pitch Perfect.” movie review GIRL GROUP Running time: 103 minutes. Not yet rated. It’s almost rude to compare the two — “Pitch Perfect” is a clever and … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. 40 years after the release of “Three Amigos,” the trio is on the road. Just not together. From September 2026 through April 2027, Steve Martin and Martin Short are striking … Read more
A long-lost comedy sketch featuring British comedy legend John Cleese and written by two of his fellow “Monty Python” alums was unearthed by film preservationists after nearly six decades. Cleese plays a condescending bank manager opposite an “unfortunate” customer played by fellow iconic comedian Ronnie Barker in the sketch, which was broadcast in April 1967 … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Clark Griswold is putting up his 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights up again this year. From mid-November through early December, Chevy Chase is screening his classic 1989 comedy “National Lampoon’s … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. “The Girlie Show” is back for one night only. On Sunday, Oct. 11, the cast of “30 Rock” will reunite to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Emmy-winning NBC sitcom … Read more
A Planned Parenthood employee was caught on a live “catfishing” comedy show telling a woman he thought was 19 that he “woke up today wanting to breed.” The exchange unfolded during “Fishin’ 4 Luv Live,” a touring comedy show in which performers Ivy Wolk, 21, and comedy partner Roey Rozen, 28, create fake dating profiles … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Comedy Central really had a lasting impact on kids in the early 2000s. Case in point, look at comedian Mary Houlihan. 20 years before she became a touring act, daring … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There is a heaven for comedy nerds. And it’s 90 minutes south of Buffalo (or 6.5-hour drive from New York City). Sitting smack dab in the heart of Lucille Ball’s … Read more
Now showing: Sweet, sweet vengeance. No, not Liam Neeson’s latest brooding thriller. I’m talking about a movie that was once mercilessly hammered by critics and is now being re-released nationally for seven days. A triumphant return to the big screen. Usually such an event is reserved for “Lawrence of Arabia” or “Star Wars” or “Spirited … Read more
SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. “Las Culturistas” just got a little more cultured. Show co-host and “SNL” legend Bowen Yang was just announced as … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Something funny is in the air upstate. From Aug. 6-9, the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival will go down all over Jamestown, NY aka the home of National Comedy Center. … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. No headphones necessary. Amy Poehler is bringing her Golden Globe-winning podcast “Good Hang” to New York City’s Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 11. If you’d like to hear the former … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. John Mulaney isn’t just taking a bite out of the Big Apple in 2027. No, come next year, the “Everybody’s Live” comedian will eat the whole dang thing. From Jan. … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. David Wain, Ken Marino and Craig Wedren never really left summer camp. The trio, all of whom worked on the seminal 2001 comedy “Wet Hot American Summer” — Wain directed, Marino … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Pickleball and tennis go head-to-head in Apple TV’s new comedy. “The Dink, a new Apple Original film, will be released tomorrow, July 24. The new movie stars Jake Johnson as … Read more
The show is off-putting. Will Ferrell’s Netflix golf comedy series, “The Hawk,” is a pale imitation of his earlier work. He’s been all over the place doing outrageous antics to promote it. It’s a shame he didn’t seemingly put that effort into making sure the show wasn’t a dud. Now streaming, “The Hawk” was co-created … Read more
This NYC comic is really phoning it in. Comedian Eric Neumann has carved out a niche for himself in the standup world by phoning his overprotective and unfiltered mother while on stage — and using their off-the-cuff conversations as material. The Queens native, 39, who now lives in Hudson Yards, said the bit came about … Read more