Comedy is hotter than ever, but the new path to success has its costs

Stand-up comedy is booming as Netflix specials and social media make the art form more accessible than ever. Stand-up comedy grosses have nearly tripled over the last decade, generating more than $900 million US last year according to Pollstar.

Comedy is hotter than ever, but the new path to success has its costs
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Stand-up comedy is booming as Netflix specials and social media make the art form more accessible than ever. Stand-up comedy grosses have nearly tripled over the last decade, generating more than $900 million US last year according to Pollstar.