In a short time, the biennial Olympics of laughter known as Netflix Is a Joke has shined a global spotlight on the L.A. stand-up scene. “You don’t cuss onstage, do you?” — Amy Kaufman Jon Stewart, Greek Theatre, May 3, 8 p.m. — Josh Chesler “LBJ: The Play,” Dynasty Typewriter, May 3, 7 p.m. There’s a lot to unpack in …
Jerry Seinfeld, who is known for his irreverent humor, said he’s concerned about the lack of sitcoms and provocative comedy. Ahead of his stint at the Hollywood Bowl and the release of his Netflix comedy about Pop-Tarts’ origin this week, Jerry Seinfeld reflected on the “Seinfeld” storylines that wouldn’t be aired today and other ways “the extreme left” is influencing …
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the late 1980s, Jerry Seinfeld was a jobbing stand-up who’d gained some level of …
