Gushing for Godot
May 18th, 2009 | by Sharilyn Johnson
The approximate conversation when recently telling friends I would be seeing Roundabout Theatre’s production of Waiting for Godot on Broadway:
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The (required) elements of surprise
May 4th, 2009 | by Sharilyn Johnson
Comedy can pop up where you least expect it. You can be consuming some form of non-comedic entertainment, and suddenly get gobsmacked by a goldmine of funny right under your nose. Many American fans of House have experienced this when learning of Hugh Laurie's comedic roots.
My biggest comedy-discovery shock came a decade ago, when I was flipping channels and came across... wait for it... figure skating
Stephen Colbert at the New Yorker Festival
October 5th, 2008 | by Sharilyn Johnson
Putting Stephen Colbert in a venue that only holds 450 people is a pretty sure way to guarantee a sold-out
Blogging is easy, comedy is hard.
September 27th, 2008 | by Sharilyn Johnson
Welcome. Last Sunday night, the hosts of the 60th Annual Emmy Awards bombed. There’s no shame in bombing, in and
The Colbert Report A-Z
Third Beat editor Sharilyn Johnson presents this ultimate unofficial fan guide to The Colbert Report, available now from amazon.com! 