NEW NORMAL COMEDY

(From the creators of FODball Productions)

Since 2021, we’ve been dedicated to rethinking the face of comedy in the New England area.

For decades, comedy in the greater Boston area has focused on finding worthy successors to hometown thrones occupied by talent like Bill Burr, Marc Maron, Denis Leary, Louis C.K. and others.

But we’re eyeing royalty that looks a little different. Who’s in line to succeed comedic royalty like Patrice O’Neal (RIP), Sam Jay, Ayo Edebiri, Mindy Kaling, Sabrina Wu, Jenny Zigrino, or even players with form like Myq Kaplan, Alex Edelman or Chris Fleming? At our shows, you can look forward to seeing - and laughing alongside - their heirs apparent.

OUR UPCOMING SHOWS

We love creating community and connections to uplift Boston’s rising talent.

Live Comedy Shows

There’s nothing like the energy of a live comedy show. We’re dedicated to bringing comedy to stages across New England that balance humor with humanity in their lineups, venues, and advertising. Come see us at a show!

Private Events

Does your company, nonprofit, or organization want to bring in live comedy? We can help. With a diverse lineup of thoughtful comedians, we can collaborate with you to conceive, present, and evaluate a live comedy event you can be proud of.

Open Mics and Workshops

Comedy is a craft, and we’re committed to helping the area’s budding talent grow. Through workshops, open mics, panels, and more, we look forward to helping the area's talent thrive - and to bringing you stronger shows as a result.

PRAISE FOR NEW NORMAL COMEDY

“In a field dominated by straight white male mediocrity, [New Normal] stands apart, assembling unconventional lineups in unconventional spaces. [T]hey are working so hard to create a more diverse and equitable comedy space for both performers and audiences.”

Nate Shu, ArtsBoston

“I’m so glad I get to work with the [New Normal] crew, their shows are incredible. The crowds that come out are so electric and excited for comedy, as a performer it’s refreshing and I get to have a lot of fun on every show.”

Xavier Maurice, NYC Comedian

"I love [New Normal] Comedy! It’s always a breath of fresh air to be on a lineup with other funny women of color. They always know how to put on a great show!”

Kristina Feliciano, GOLD Comedy

The New Normal Notebook

Musings on performance, writing, the industry, and more.

Tips and Tricks for Your First Tight 5

Your tight 5 is one the most important sets you’ll write, no matter how experienced you are as a standup. In the beginning, your tight 5 will get you noticed; it’s like a gateway drug for netting those first few gigs. As you progress throughout your career, you’ll develop many more tight 5 sets, which you can use to apply to festivals and give bookers a sense of your style if they don’t know you. Your tight 5 is one of the best arrows to have in your quiver, and a building block to longer sets. It may seem intimidating now, but don’t be afraid to work on those first five minutes until it’s where you think it needs to be.

Starting Standup: 5 Things I Wish I Knew

The beautiful thing about standup comedy is that it’s an ever-growing artform that pulls in and caters to new audiences constantly. There is absolutely a place for your point of view, even if historically you haven’t seen folks like you onstage.