Bombing is a key, key part of stand-up," Oliver said. "You learn more from failure than you do from success. There is sometimes a real excitement in struggling through a gig and learning lessons from ...

As a 20-year-old studying English at Cambridge University, John Oliver felt the pull. He went and tried his hand at stand up. John Oliver: And I remember walking offstage thinking, "Oh boy ...

The event, scheduled to take place at New York's Town Hall on March 3, will also feature Ramy Youssef, Chris Distefano, Desi Lydic, Hannah Berner and Josh Johnson.

Stand-Up for LA’ to unite the New York Community to support children and families impacted by the LA wildfires.

Comic Relief US, the nonprofit that harnesses entertainment to break the poverty cycle, will offer “Comic Relief: Stand-Up for LA” at Town Hall in New York.

This week on 60 Minutes, correspondent Bill Whitaker profiles comedian John Oliver ... Theater in New York City, Oliver told Whitaker that performing stand-up is his "favorite place to be." ...

The fundraiser will feature stand-up performances and appearances from Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Ramy Youssef, Chris Distefano, Desi Lydic, Hannah Berner and Josh Johnson and others expected to be ...