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The Pitt News

Senior computer science major Tyler Bobik recounts his family’s stories of bowel incontinence at Wednesday night’s stand-up comedy open mic event. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Student stand-ups take the mic

By Zachary Donovan | Staff Writer March 22, 2018

The crowd erupted in laughter as Nektarios Kasamias — whose parents immigrated from Greece — regaled them with tales of white friends who wished they had “more ethnicity.” “[They’re like,]...

(Illustration by Rick Steinhauser/TNS)

Review: Pitt Stages puts modern spin on Little Shop of Horrors

By Amanda Reed | Contributing Editor February 15, 2018

Upon walking into the Charity Randall Theatre in Oakland Friday night, I was immediately transported from the dreary Pittsburgh weather to the even drearier Skid Row. But after two hours there, I didn’t...

Comedian Colin Jost performs a stand-up routine at Pitt Program Council’s “An Evening with Colin Jost” Thursday evening. (Photo by Kyleen Considine | Senior Staff Videographer)

Colin Jost jokes about Pitt, pot and primates

By Briana Canady | For The Pitt News February 9, 2018

Colin Jost was both surprised and delighted to find an article about an infected lab monkey that allegedly escaped from its cage in a campus research lab as the first result on Google when he searched...

(Illustration by Liam McFadden | Staff Illustrator)

Editorial: Recognize the consequences of comedy

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 17, 2017

On the sidelines at the football game between Pitt and Oklahoma State this weekend, a female Pitt fan likely had little idea she would be one of the highlights from the game on social media. But that’s...

Jesse Irwin, Pitt Alum and previous host of "Pitt Tonight," sings at Collegiates and Comedians in Nordy's Place Wednesday evening. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

Comedians crack up campus

By Luke Stambaugh | Staff Writer September 14, 2017

In the middle of his comedy act, Pitt alum Jesse Irwin asked the audience if anyone had attended Latin religious school. “I went to Latin religious school, and I’m going to sing a quick song for...

Comedian Scott Blakeman gave a performance touching on his religion, politics and college life as part of a joint performance with his friend and fellow performer Dean Obeidallah. Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer

Interfaith stand-up duo unites students through comedy

By Janine Faust / Staff Writer April 5, 2017

A Jew and a Muslim got up on stage in the William Pitt Union Ballroom — that’s not the punchline of a joke, those are the comedians. Comedians Scott Blakeman and Dean Obeidallah brought their act...

Pitt Tonight named Andrew Dow the next host of the late-night talk show. John Hamilton | Contributing Editor

Pitt Tonight announces Andrew Dow as new host

For a show that is only wrapping up its second season, “Pitt Tonight” is already at the end of an era. “Pitt Tonight” announced on Twitter Wednesday that first-year Andrew Dow will be the next...

'Candida' strives to bring classic comedy to young audiences

‘Candida’ strives to bring classic comedy to young audiences

By Richard Koppenaal / Staff Writer April 16, 2014

Katie Conway doesn’t see how college-aged audiences could turn down a weekend trip to the theater, especially  when its costs rival another weekend staple. “It’s fifteen dollars to come see a show,”...

Back on the circuit

Back on the circuit

By MCT Campus September 2, 2013

Chappelle's new act was met with cheers, not heckling, by local fans.

Pittsburgh embraces the new Dave Chappelle

Pittsburgh embraces the new Dave Chappelle

By Vincent Smith / Staff Writer September 2, 2013

Sitting on the lawn at the First Niagara Pavilion, listening to a plethora of poorly chosen dance music, I believed that I was not going to see Dave Chappelle perform last Friday night. The interim music...

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