Serious Business of Jewish Comedy
AUDIO: Gary Shteyngart In Conversation
Gary Shteyngart outlines his five part survival plan for Trump’s America in an in-depth conversation with Forward executive editor Dan Friedman.
AUDIO: Gary Shteyngart, Are Jews White?
Ten years ago I interviewed Gary Shteyngart for a profile in Zeek. At the time his hair was brown and mine covered my head. In the time since then he has continued to put out books at a steady rate of one every three or four years. His earlier novels (“Absurdistan” and “The Russian Debutante’s Handbook”) were about Americans’ crazy adventures in the disintegrating Soviet Empire. His most recent two novels have dealt with dystopian visions of America, especially related to the unhealthy distribution and importance of money and credit.
November 27: Manhattan: From Jean Carroll To Mrs. Maisel
Jean Carroll is just one of the groundbreaking female comedians to inspire the title character of Midge Maisel and influence the industry.
EXCLUSIVE: The Improv King Of America
The only journalist to set foot on the set of “Who Is America” looks at Sacha Baron Cohen’s show as a genre-defying piece of improvisation.
October 3: Manhattan: Judy Gold Honors Sharp-Witted Joan Rivers
Join us for night full of controversial humor à la Rivers, honoring the sharp tongue that left a lasting impression on American comedy.
September 20: Manhattan: Love Gilda: Film Screening Celebrates Jewish Women In Comedy
The film features Radner’s newly discovered audiotapes, interviews with friends, home movies and diaries read by famous comedians she’s influenced.