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How Maritere Castellanos Esteve Turned Quarantine Chaos Into a Comedy Career

By Monica Mendoza

May 8, 2025

The Puerto Rican-Cuban creator's viral "Madres en Cuarentena" videos have led to theater gigs and even film roles.

comedian Jonathan Van Ness performs onstage

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness: "Stand-Up Is Where I Am the Most Myself"

By Celia Almeida

Apr 23, 2025

After playing some of the world's biggest comedy venues, JVN is road-testing his latest set at the Miami Improv.

Actor Jason Canela, Miami Comedians Partner to Advocate for Latino Mental Health

By Monica Mendoza

Apr 16, 2025

The Good For Your Mente Comedy Night is a mix of stand-up and group therapy geared toward young Latinos.

a tattooed woman in a baby doll dress, headband, bob haircut, and heavy makeup

The "Good Grief" Comedy Showcase Wants You to Laugh Through the Pain

By Isabel Maza

Apr 3, 2025

The show flips the script on how we honor those we've lost.

three women sit in chairs in front of a curtain on stage

The Ladies of Clutch Comedy Want to Unpack Your Baggage

By Isabel Maza

Feb 28, 2025

The improv trio takes purses and bags from willing audience members and crafts a set based entirely on the contents inside.

Four women sit on the edge of a pool wearing mermaid tales

HBO's Florida Man Show Wants Your Craziest Sunshine State Stories

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 26, 2025

Submit your wildest only-in-Florida stories for season two of the HBO It's Florida, Man series.

Theo Von Announces Kaseya Center Show This Spring

By Celia Almeida

Feb 18, 2025

His This Past Weekend podcast is one of the most popular in the country.

still from Saturday Night Live's "Close Encounter" sketch with Ryan Gosling, Sarah Sherman, and Kate McKinnon

SNL Turns 50: Our Favorite Saturday Night Live Moments

By Celia Almeida, Jose D. Duran, Natasha Yee and Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek

Feb 14, 2025

Get the nostalgia-thon started early by rewatching some of the show's best sketches and performances, as declared by New Times staff.

Kathy Griffin Got Canceled During Trump's First Term. Now, She's Back for Round Two.

By Caroline Val

Feb 7, 2025

Griffin was placed on several international watch lists after her gory anti-Trump photo went viral.

Steve Martin and Martin Short Reschedule Show That Was Canceled By Wildfires

By Celia Almeida

Jan 27, 2025

The fires have had far-reaching effects on the entertainment world.

Sarah Silverman's New Stand-Up Show Goes Where She’s Never Gone Before

By Caroline Val

Jan 10, 2025

Her frankness has paved the way for riskier voices in comedy.

Patton Oswalt on His Brand-New Stand-Up Show and His Scarface Moment in Miami

By Caroline Val

Dec 30, 2024

The comedian brings his Effervescent Tour to the Adrienne Arsht Center on New Year's Eve.

Jake Jonez and Aaron Goldberg of the Mean Gays

The Mean Gays Bring Their Viral Internet Comedy to Palace Bar

By Caroline Val

Dec 27, 2024

Aaron Goldberg and Jake Jonez cap off their viral year with a show at Palace Bar.

Portrait of Carlos Hernandez and Max Manticof

Street Talk Is Miami's Newest Local Comedy Hot Spot

By Osvaldo Espino

Dec 12, 2024

Hosted by Max Manticof and Carlos Hernandez, Street Talk has quickly become a staple of the local comedy scene.

Porsha Williams poses for a selfie with Jamie Foxx, who wears a tropical print shirt, while Phaedra Parks smiles in the background at Miami’s Prime 112.

Jamie Foxx, RHOA Stars Turn Prime 112 Into Impromptu Karaoke Bar

By Zulekha Pitts

Nov 26, 2024

Jamie Foxx and RHOA stars turned Prime 112 on South Beach into a karaoke bar, complete with "mics" of silverware.

Brittany Brave Headlines Comedy Show at the Arsht Center

By Isabel Maza

Nov 12, 2024

Brittany Brave will be the first local comedian to headline a show at the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theatre.

Eddie Izzard Will Revisit the Classics at the Broward Center

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Oct 18, 2024

Comedian Eddie Izzard takes pieces from her classic stand-up acts and remixes them for her latest tour.

Matteo Lane's Viral Comedy Success Isn't a Joke

By Liz Tracy

Sep 13, 2024

Queer comedian Matteo Lane dominates social media with his quick wit and clever quips.

Portrait of Clayton Horwitz and Mario Adrion

Clayton Horwitz and Mario Adrion Want You to Get Off Your Phone and Catch Their Comedy Show

By Ayi Santos

May 16, 2024

Clayton Horwitz and Mario Adrion are eager to bring young people out to Villain Theater to experience live comedy they can relate to.

Karolena Theresa and Melissa Rich sitting on a couch

Comedy Duo Hoes With Feelings Bring Laughs and Life Advice to Arlo Wynwood

By Ayi Santos

Apr 23, 2024

Karolena Theresa and Melissa Rich turn therapy into a kiki at their live show, Cheap Therapy.

Comedy

Bassem Youssef Announces New South Florida Show

Bassem Youssef's Miami Beach Show Scrapped

Comedy

Bassem Youssef Announces New South Florida Show

Bassem Youssef's Miami Beach Show Scrapped

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