Boston-based comedian Bethany Van Delft thinks the Boston comedy scene is having a moment. Five years since the pandemic began, she reflects on how it has impacted the comedy industry today from sold-out shows to a fervent demand for standup over what she calls "weird" comedy. <strong>Here are Van Delft's recommendations for a good laugh:</strong> <ul> <li>Favorite up-and-coming local comedian: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carolinamontesquieu/?hl=en">Carolina Montesquieu</a></li> <li>A venue for a good show: <a href="https://www.goofscomedy.com/">Goofs Comedy Club</a> in Somerville</li> <li>Comedy show producers: <a href="https://therockwell.ticketspice.com/men-in-comedy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYX-m3_KYsEeHD-I7nzhfhLfWKlo5J3Q3CoC7-vqVG-suvS2N7RlWc_L2U_aem_K0LNiOzVMMOZudRGxnCCpw">Men in Comedy</a> and <a href="https://www.donttellcomedy.com/cities/boston/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabt6EVWq2GRGFCmNcpEyKam3R9yhvvahzz1iR1RbS0FcY-FiZk2bGe4qPM_aem_l1ka04S8T3S4kPQlUPkKYA">Don't Tell Comedy</a></li> </ul> Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

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Comedian Bethany Van Delft on why Boston's comedy scene is 'hot' right now

MAR 6, 202516 MIN
The Common

Comedian Bethany Van Delft on why Boston's comedy scene is 'hot' right now

MAR 6, 202516 MIN

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Boston-based comedian Bethany Van Delft thinks the Boston comedy scene is having a moment.

Five years since the pandemic began, she reflects on how it has impacted the comedy industry today from sold-out shows to a fervent demand for standup over what she calls "weird" comedy.

Here are Van Delft's recommendations for a good laugh:

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.