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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

On SNL and Mainstream Comedy

On SNL and Mainstream Comedy

Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Saturday Night Live has dominated the mainstream comedy scene for decades, but the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre has become an uncensored and independent force on the scene.
Willie Geist from the Today Show hosted Night Late at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Chelsea on February 22.

UCB Crafts a Late Night Show from Scratch Every Month

Talia Milavetz, Entertainment Editor March 3, 2016
"Night Late" is a once a month show at UCB that creates a late night talk show on the spot.

NYU comedy troupe Comic Sans performed at UCB East’s School Drools.

Bust a Gut at Comic Sans’ UCB Show

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
NYU sketch group Comic Sans brought the laughs to the School Drools event at UCB.
The stars of the 2015 New York Comedy Festival are ready to make you laugh out loud.

What to see at the New York Comedy Festival

Ryan Matera, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Comics from SNL alum Billy Crystal to up-and-comer Iliza Shlesinger will perform at the NY Comedy Festival, running from Nov. 10 to Nov. 15. The event will take place across various venues across the city, including NYU Skirball and the Comedy Cellar.