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Q&A with comedian Gianmarco Soresi

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • December 1, 2023

Gianmarco Soresi is a comedian coming to Pittsburgh Improv on Dec. 3. The Pitt News sat down with Soresi for a virtual interview to talk about Pittsburgh, studying musical theater and his recent “Leaning...

Q&A with comedian Sam Morril ahead of his Pittsburgh show

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • October 22, 2023

Sam Morril is a stand-up comedian from New York. His Netflix special “Same Time Tomorrow” showcases his dry, dark and deadpan humor. The Pitt News spoke with Morril over the phone to talk about his...

Matt Rife jokes about ‘terrible’ dating experiences, ghosts at Pittsburgh show

By Donata Massimiani, Contributing Editor • March 3, 2023

Comedian Matt Rife performed live at Pittsburgh Improv Thursday night as a part of his “Chipped Shoulder” standup national tour. Rife held two sold out shows last night and has six more scheduled between today and Sunday in Pittsburgh, all also sold out.

Comedian Bill Burr ‘Walks his way out’ to Pittsburgh

By John Hamilton | Managing Editor • April 3, 2018

Since the last time Bill Burr was in Pittsburgh, he’s had a kid and written three seasons of an animated Netflix show, “F is for Family.” But he’s adamant that his worldview and his stand-up routine...

Bill Cosby

By TNS • November 24, 2014

Stephen Colbert at the “Rally to Restore Sanity”

By MCT Campus • October 26, 2014

Tickets for Colbert go on sale hours early, sell out

By Olivier Douliery • January 15, 2013

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