The Masthead with Marie Claire Women of Comedy

Women in Comedy
The Masthead at Marie Claire has decided it's time to take a close look at women in comedy . Amy Poehler 's current lead role in the new sitcom Parks and Recreation sparked an entire Marie Claire feature on the funny ladies of late like Tina Fey and Kathy Griffin , along with the women who laid a beginning foundation in the realm of comedy such as Judy Gold , Roseanne Barr and Rosie O'Donnell .

An exclusive interview with Caroline Hirsch , the founder of famed comedy club Caroline's on Broadway (New York City), sheds light on the hay-day of standup and the rise of the female comedian. What began as a cabaret in 1982, Caroline's soon changed to comedy when they hired Jay Leno in 1983. Hirsch addresses the career of the female comic as rough, with lots of rejection, but as the women's movement has changed more women have gone into comedy and succeeded.

A powerful and groundbreaking statement for the woman comedian in the 80's made clear that beauty is of little importance, and "I'd rather be funny than beautiful". Joan Rivers rejected this however, refusing to be the ugly funny girl and still hold on to this today.

Lucy Kaylin, executive editor of Marie Claire, expresses that we are in an absolutely unprecedented era, with women at the forefront of comedy. Although we have our Ben Stillers and Andy Sambergs continually making us laugh our pants off, right up there with them are the ever-funny Tina Feys and Amy Poehlers. 

Read more at Marie Claire's website  and if you enjoy these brilliant ladies of comedy check out some novel talent with Rooftop Comedy's Standup Women .

Stay At Home Urban Chic

Due to the current economic downturn, many people don't feel like going out and spending money at restaurants and night clubs. Now having friends over, cooking dinner and watching TV has become the new form of entertainment. Because of this, there is more time to think about one's home and what it says about our personalities. Marie Claire explores this phenomenon and how to have a little fun with it.

Marie Claire went to the Pearl River Market in SoHo to shop for a dinner party, inspired by the hit show Gossip Girl , all the while sharing great ideas about how to add to your living space, express yourself through decor and keep your home interesting.

Before venturing out, the Masthead consulted with chef Richard Lee from Geisha to instigate an asian-fusion theme, highly characteristic of the common eats in Gossip Girl. Lee also shares some easy and delicious recipes for a small get to gether, what Marie Claire has deemed a chic "TV Dinner."

Check out the article Gossip Girl Theme Party  for full recipes from chef Richard Lee and visit MarieClaire.com.

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