The Half Hour shines a spotlight on some of the funniest and most unusual voices in stand-up comedy.

Every episode features an up-and-coming comedian or sometimes a group performing an original set of stand-up.

The first four seasons of the show were filmed at the Royale theatre in Boston, Massachusetts.

[2] Beginning with the fifth season, the comedians now perform their sets at the Civic Theatre in New Orleans, Louisiana.

It was also announced that the show will be retitled Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents.