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

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Comedian Bethany van Delft performs at the Wilbur Theater in 2017 in Boston. (Paul Marotta/Getty Images)
Comedian Bethany Van Delft performs at the Wilbur Theater in 2017 in Boston. (Paul Marotta/Getty Images)

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:

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