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Hot Comics from Second City Light Up the Steel City

Chicago's famed Second City comedy company delivers a rip-roaring road show at Pittsburgh Public Theater.

Carlos Mencia—Real. Funny.

Comedian and actor Carlos Mencia loves performing standup and entertains his audiences with funny, sometimes raw, bits about current news topics, race, culture, and family.

Pablo Francisco wants you, to come and enjoy his show.

Impressionist Pablo Francisco: Comedy Jukebox

Entertainment Central catches up with comedian and impressionist Pablo Francisco. We learn about new twists on classic material and his comedic roots.

Aries Spears: Funny Kid to Funnyman

When growing up in the New York City area, Aries Spears was the funny kid in his family.

The crowd is loving The Dirty Ball. photo: Jonathan Greene

Anything Goes: Six “Dirty” Years at Attack Theatre’s Dirty Ball

"Do you want to go to the Dirty Ball?" "The what?" "The Dirty Ball." "What's a Dirty Ball?" "I'm not sure, but I have two free tickets." Before 2009, I'd never heard of Attack Theatre's

Cedric delivers more "bang for the bucks" as host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.."

Entertainment Unlimited: That’s Cedric

It used to be said that soul singer James Brown was the hardest working man in show business. One contender for that title today is Cedric the Entertainer. A cultural

The contemplative, serious side of Tom Green.

Tom Green: Entertainment Renaissance Man

Tom Green is driven toward comedic success. He always has been. Green never wanted to wait to be discovered; he's always been in the comic vanguard compelling audiences to pay

There's nothing funny about this clown! (Courtesy of Scarehouse 2013. (Photo by Jason Cohn)

Tricks, Treats, and Halloween Fun

Autumn isn't everybody's cup of tea, but maybe it should be. Think about it. The heat and humidity of the brutal Pittsburgh summer are finally waning, it's cool enough for a hoodie at night,

Tammy Pescatelli: A Very Funny Sister

“Like your sister that won't shut up” is how star comedian Tammy Pescatelli described her brand of comedy in a recent phone interview. She begins a three-day stint at the Pittsburgh

Shadyside’s Smooth New Cantina, The Steel Cactus

For this mission, the Recon Patrol (RP) went deep undercover in order to bring you the lowdown on a new spot in Shadyside, The Steel Cactus: Authentic Mexican Restaurante &