MTA Reneges On Muslim Promo Contract
Though the Metropolitan Transit Authority signed a contract for subway promotion of the comedy-documentary “The Muslims Are Coming” (now streaming on Netflix), the MTA suddenly pulled out of the … [Read more...]
Muslim Comedians Find The Funny In New Trump Era
Last Sunday, Muslim comics performed a sold-out show in a comedy club in Manhattan, with the tagline: “The Last show before Trump Deports us!" Dean Obeidallah created "The Big Brown Comedy Hour” … [Read more...]
Muslims Get Their Funny On With New Comedy Fest
Running July 21-23rd in New York City, the "Muslim Funny Fest" is said to be the first comedy festival featuring Muslim-only talent. The festival’s organizers/comics, Dean Obeidallah and Maysoon … [Read more...]
Make ‘Em Laugh: A Look at Comic Maz Jobrani
The Atlantic points out that comedy has long been the route for minorities to reach a broader audience. Enter Muslim comedian Maz Jobrani who, in this piece, talks about covering subject matters in … [Read more...]
Katie Couric Interviews Maysoon Zayid and Dean Obeidallah
“Comedy has the ability to get people who would normally hate you, to relate to you. It’s a great equalizer,” funny-woman Maysoon Zayid tells Katie Couric in this funny and compelling interview. Dean … [Read more...]
Professional Comedy in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is home to one of the youngest demographics in the world, and what do the young folk like? Comedy. Professional comedy is making an impact in a major way as it goes from obscurity to a … [Read more...]
ANGLE ON: Nadia Manzoor’s New Web Series
“Shugs and Fats” is a new web comedy about two Muslim women who have recently immigrated to Brooklyn. It’s creator, Nadia Manzoor, says the intent is to offer an unseen perspective of Muslim women. … [Read more...]
Muslim & Jewish Comics Perform Together In Paris
Soon after the horrific Paris attacks, a Muslim and Jewish comedy duo took the stage at a local comedy club in Paris and proved that there is still much to laugh about, and the audience soaked it up. … [Read more...]
Can Comedy Bring World Peace?
In the Funniest Person in the World competition, Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masad brings together disparate groups – such as Muslim and Jewish comics – for a laugh and hopefully, understanding. … [Read more...]
Finding The Funny In Gaza
What's fun and funny about living in Gaza? Well, a comedy troupe named Tashwesh Productions for one. They're trying to make the best of things, producing YouTube comedy clips and a popular weekly … [Read more...]
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