PostMortem

Turning a double eulogy into a comedy set is a risky move, but that is exactly where the material for this hour comes from. After her father and stepmother died just nine days apart, the veteran comic decided to process her grief by building a show around their lives, their deaths, and the absurdity of funeral planning. The set is built around highly specific family details, from her father’s New Hampshire factory outlet to a “plus one” bargain she secured on a burial plot—a deal that required convincing her traditional Jewish father to agree to cremation.\n\nFilmed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City and released on Netflix in May 2025, the show represents a significant pivot toward storytelling. While there are still plenty of crude detours, including a detailed bit about a summer camp roleplay fantasy with her boyfriend, they serve as pressure-relief valves for the heavy subject matter. She also shares memories of her late mother, Beth Ann, and recounts an unproduced SNL sketch from the 1990s.\n\nCritics and audiences split on the results. Many praised the vulnerability and warmth of the tribute, noting how vividly she brings her eccentric parents to life. However, some felt the balance leaned too far toward sentimentality, leaving the performance feeling more like an intimate podcast episode than a traditional, laugh-dense stand-up special.