Stand-Up Comedy Has Tripled in Size Over the Last Decade
Bert Kreischer, Taylor Tomlinson and Chelsea Handler discuss the boom in stand-up comedy — and Netflix’s role in it.
Bert Kreischer
Courtesy of NetflixFriday night, I went to see Jon Stewart perform in front of a packed crowd at the Greek Theatre. A day later, more than 17,000 people crowded into the Hollywood Bowl to watch John Mulaney. Tonight, Ali Wong will perform the fifth of 12 shows at the Wiltern; the first four all sold out.
Seeing comedians command an audience typically reserved for rock stars and professional athletes feels normal, but it’s unprecedented.