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bill maher: #adulting

Bill Maher: #Adulting

Bill Maher takes to the stage in his latest stand-up special for a hilarious and scathing hour of his signature commentary on the latest hot-button issues.

Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel

Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel

Jerrod Carmichael returns to HBO with his standup comedy special taped before a live audience at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City.

drew michael: red blue green

drew michael: red blue green

In this hilarious follow-up to his debut HBO special, Drew Michael airs his issues with relationships, social media, and the limits of mining jokes from his own life experiences.

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Nikki Glaser

PREMIERES JULY 16

Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth

One of the funniest female voices in comedy, Nikki Glaser (host and executive producer of HBO Max's hit series FBOY ISLAND) headlines her first HBO stand-up special. Taped in front of a raucous audience in Denver, Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth showcases the relentlessly hilarious comedian as she takes on a range of topics in her brutally-honest yet conversational style.

2022 Rock Hall of Fame

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon.

Must-Watch Comedy Specials

Ricky Velez: Here's Everything
Comedian and actor Ricky Velez (The King of Staten Island) bares it all with his honest lens and down-to-earth perspective in his first hour-long HBO comedy special.
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Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It!
Comedian and actress Yvonne Orji (HBO's "Insecure") takes the stage in this one-hour stand-up special.
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Ramy Youssef: Feelings
Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef shares hilariously candid anecdotes from his life in this stand-up special.
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Dan Soder: Son of a Gary
Comedian/actor Dan Soder makes his HBO comedy debut with this standup special, taped before a live audience at New York's Bowery Ballroom.
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Lil Rel Howery: Live in Crenshaw
Comedian, actor, writer and producer Lil Rel stars in his first HBO stand-up comedy special.
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Daniel Sloss: X
Comedian Daniel Sloss makes his HBO debut with a special, taped before a live audience in Australia.
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Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin'
Comedian/actor Amanda Seales stars in her first HBO stand-up special, taped in front of a live audience at the Edison Ballroom in NYC.
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Emmy Spotlight

Between the World and Me

2021 EMMY NOMINEE

Between the World and Me

Based on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ book of the same name, this special event blends together performances, animation, and documentary footage to explore racism in America.

David Byrn'es American Utopia

2021 EMMY WINNER

David Byrne's American Utopia

Experience the filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show, directed by Spike Lee and featuring David Byrne and 11 musicians from around the world performing songs from Byrne's extensive catalog.

Stand Up to Cancer

Stand Up to Cancer

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth produce the 2021 edition of Stand Up To Cancer, featuring hosts Anthony Anderson, Ken Jeong, Tran Ho and Sofia Vergara along with performances by Common, Brittany Howard, and more.

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Not Your Typical Stand-Up

My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres
In this multimedia comedy show, Julio Torres explores his favorite shapes--which lead to fantastical stories, anecdotes and jokes.
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Drew Michael
Stand-up comedian and former "Weekend Update" SNL writer Drew Michael stars in his first one-hour HBO special.
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Flight of the Conchords: Live in London
New Zealand music-comedy savants Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement--a.k.a. Flight of the Conchords--return with this comedy special.
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Tracey Ullman: Live & Exposed
Tracey Ullman takes to the stage to explore the twists, turns and triumphs that have shaped her remarkable life and career.
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Coastal Elites

This socially distanced comedic satire spotlights five characters breaking down and breaking through as they grapple with politics, culture, and the pandemic. Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever, Dany Levy, Sarah Paulson, and Issa Rae star.

Laughing Through the Hard Stuff

Whitmer Thomas: The Golden One
Provocative, unique and intensely personal, this stand-up show finds Whitmer Thomas performing on the stage at the famed Flora-Bama lounge.
Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh
Comedian/actor Gary Gulman stars in his first HBO stand-up comedy special, taped in front of a live audience in Brooklyn.
Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted
Grammy(R)-nominated comedian Tig Notaro headlines and directs this stand-up comedy special taped at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA.
Chris Gethard: Career Suicide
Comedian/writer/talk-show and podcast host Chris Gethard brings his critically acclaimed one-man, off-Broadway show to HBO.

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