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Tucson storyteller Molly McCloy's sense of humor gave her power over childhood trauma
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (1296+ words) Tucson storyteller Molly McCloy loves telling stories about hard things. She's done it on stage and in print. Her memoir, "Nine Grudges: The Spiteful Origins of the Happiest Dyke on Earth" will be published later this year. But it wasn't…...
Comedy used to be a satirical weapon for the left. Now it's a recruitment tool for the right
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1727+ words) SAM DINGMAN: Late last year, we noticed an intriguing event listing at ASU: a comedy show, hosted by Turning Point USA. It featured stand-up from right-wing comic Alex Stein. And a conservative writer, R.C. Maxwell, who chatted with the crowd about…...
The Show for Jan. 16, 2026: Friday NewsCap, how comedy went conservative and more
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (28+ words) The Show for Jan. 16, 2026: Friday NewsCap, how comedy went conservative and more'KJZZ The Show for Jan. 16, 2026: Friday NewsCap, how comedy went conservative and more...
'Six Rounds of Vengeance' treads carefully with queer love stories, Indigenous folk monsters
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1621+ words) Scottsdale-based theater company All Queer Shakespeare recently launched its second season. The group seeks to reflect diversity of all kinds " from sexuality to gender to racial identity " in both its cast and crew with every production. There's a long tradition…...
In 'The Roses,' Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play a couple at odds
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1045+ words) Many movies that have been made detail the start of relationships. Those dizzying first moments of love " flirtation and the spark of attraction, first kisses and the will-they-or-won't-they tension of so many romantic comedies. The movie, directed by Jay Roach,…...
Even master musicians get stage fright. Pianist Silvan Negrutiu offers advice on how to manage it
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (728+ words) SAM DINGMAN: This coming weekend marks the kickoff of the 2025 Flagstaff Piano Festival. Pianists of all skill levels will gather for a week of workshops, recitals and master classes, including a session on performance anxiety. Silvan Negrutiu, the festival's artistic…...
The summer movie season is kicking off. Here are some of the most exciting releases
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (662+ words) Friday marks the release of "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning." Ironically, that final reckoning arguably marks the unofficial beginning of summer movie season 2025. We're now two summers removed from the supposed movie renaissance of 2023, which was largely fueled by the…...
George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' has died
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) Wendt got his start in Chicago's The Second City improv comedy troupe. He went on to earn six Primetime Emmy nominations for his role as a lovable barfly on Cheers. George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' has died "George…...
Humorist Dave Barry on channeling fear into comedy in his memoir 'Class Clown"
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (744+ words) Humor writer Dave Barry recently published a memoir. Barry is perhaps best known for his books, but for decades, he wrote a regular column for the Miami Herald. Humorist Dave Barry on channeling fear into comedy in his memoir 'Class…...
Comedian Dave Barry on channeling American self-doubt in his memoir 'Class Clown"
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (163+ words) Humor writer Dave Barry recently published a memoir. Barry is perhaps best known for his books, but for decades, he wrote a regular column for the Miami Herald. Comedian Dave Barry on channeling American self-doubt in his memoir 'Class Clown…...