Unless you recognize a comedian’s name as That Girl From that Movie or the Dude from That One HBO Special, it can be hard to tell whether a stand-up is worth seeing. Lucky you: Scene did the legwork, and the skinny on this week’s big comedy shows, video included, is just a click away. Read on for a full rundown, including cross-dressing actor-comedian Eddie Izzard’s two-night gig. — D.X. Ferris
This article appears in May 21-27, 2008.