The New York Times – Music:
The artist behind “Mr. Jambo” and other viral spoofs may be the best musical parodist to emerge this decade.
Author: Jason Zinoman
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‘You Had to Be There’ Review: An Irresistible Documentary
The New York Times – Film:
The film looks at the storied 1972 Toronto production of “Godspell,” a Rosetta Stone of funny people that featured Martin Short, Gilda Radner and Eugene Levy.
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Flight of the Conchords and the Perils of Reunions
The New York Times – Music:
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are routinely asked about performing their musical satires again. They always said no, until this year. What changed?
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Billy Eichner on ‘Bros’ and His New Memoir
The New York Times – Film:
The comedian needed time to process the poor turnout for his gay rom-com, “Bros.” His vulnerable new memoir may surprise “Billy on the Street” fans.
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Mel Brooks Donates His Archives to the National Comedy Center
The New York Times – Film:
The comedian is contributing some 20,000 documents and photos covering his career, including his time in the Army and the lyrics for “Springtime for Hitler.”
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At Netflix Is a Joke, the Attention Economy Rules the Festival
The New York Times – Film:
Though stand-up by stars like John Mulaney and Dave Chappelle were on the program, roasts, podcasts and other shows that incorporated comedy were hot.
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Review: Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara Seduce in ‘Fallen Angels’
The New York Times – Film:
Lust is the comic engine driving the action of a riotous revival of one of Noël Coward’s early plays, with Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara, at Todd Haimes Theater.
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‘Dog Day Afternoon’ on Broadway, With Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Is Underbaked
The New York Times – Film:
A raucous adaptation of a gritty portrait of New York stifles tension with comedy, leaving its stars, Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, adrift.
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‘Dog Day Afternoon’ on Broadway, With Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Is Underbaked
The New York Times – Film:
A raucous adaptation of a gritty portrait of New York stifles tension with comedy, leaving its stars, Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, adrift.