One of my first memories of seeing standup comedy was on a family vacation. The hotel we were staying in had HBO, and Robin Williams was onstage. My parents overheard, and that was the end of that.

Nate Bargatze, Leanne Morgan and Dusty Slay are leading a family-friendly scene. Unlike earlier stand-ups, they don’t look down at their cursing peers. By Jason Zinoman Reporting from Nashville The ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Comedy shows are great—but some somethings don't need to be said— and introducing your parents to your favorite acts can get a little awkward. That’s why LaughFest hosts the ...

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld explained the reason behind his "clean" style of comedy in an interview this week, saying it forces him to be "elegant" with his words instead of relying on crude ...

Nate Bargatze has been mining his admittedly ordinary life for material for more than a decade, and the result has been extraordinary. His relatable stand-up sets about silly marriage fights and droll ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Coming back for another year in West Michigan, the Clean Comedy Showcase is putting Midwest comedy stylings up front. Shows without the grit ...

Cool air and clean comedy have made Tennessee a good landing spot for Scott Bedgood. Bedgood, 35, a native of Tyler, Texas, brought his wife Sami and their two young sons here 10 months ago in search ...