Schwartz/Getty Images, FILE For Arab stand-up comedians, the stage presents a way to challenge ... he hopes audiences will see that people of all backgrounds are more similar than they realize.

Martin Amini will perform Downtown at Larimer Square. Martin draws comedic inspiration from his diverse heritage, crafting a ...

Comedian Michael Palascak, who went to high school in Joliet, says he’s excited to take the stage at Elgin’s Hemmens Cultural ...

Close your eyes and imagine a stand-up comedian. Perhaps they’re standing in a basement in front of an exposed brick wall. Or sitting on a wooden stool in the middle of a black curtained stage.

Now, Bradford is turning back to comedy as he mourns. He is going to bare his truth on stage at the Sheldon on May 17 when he opens for Will Downing. With 25 years of comedy under his belt ...