Comedian Bethany Van Delft is a key player in the Boston standup renaissance.
IF YOU TOOK A TRIP to the heart of the comedy zeitgeist, where razor-sharp wit meets soft-edged empathy, you’d find Boston standup Bethany Van Delft. A natural gift for laid-back storytelling, combined with the unique perspective of her Dutch-Puerto Rican roots and her cool finesse with observational gags, has placed her at a sweet spot within the modern business of merriment.
Plugged directly into the new Boston groundswell of brewery-night indie comedy, and skilled as both a host and a star turn for The Moth (the acclaimed live yarn-spinning hub on radio and podcast), Van Delft is as hot and fresh as artisanal bread, but much funnier. And, as she tells Where Boston, it all started with a gauntlet thrown down by her shrink.
Where Boston: How did your standup career begin?
This story is from the June 2018 edition of Where Boston.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 2018 edition of Where Boston.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Unlock Your Inner Champion
Football legend Tom Brady expands his legacy with a new Boston TB12 Performance & Recovery Center offering exclusive training and holistic wellness programming or all. TB12 Staff
Pub Perfection
Our selection of world-beating public houses for the town’s signature day of carousing.
NEIGHBORHOODS
WHERE TO EXPLORE
9 GREAT THINGS THIS SEASON
9 GREAT THINGS THIS SEASON
Holiday Lights, Ice and Action
Dazzling displays, skating rinks, doors decked in wreaths and garlands—every corner of Boston lets the holidays shine. So don the down and get out to enjoy everything this time of year has to offer.
9 Great Things This Month
All Aboard! Trains at Science Park
Marvels at the Museum
Whether it’s a scenic seascape in a range of oils or hand-blown glass made to look like a decaying strawberry (yes, that’s a thing), Boston area museums highlight the beauty in pretty much everything. Here is where to wander for inspiration and appreciation.
Downtown Crossing
Start your day strong at the Japanese cafe Ogawa Coffee.
Artisanal Flair
NOV. 8-10
Pumpkins, Frights And Lively Nights
Autumn is the perfect season to fall in love with Boston. With pumpkins galore, a crisp breeze and leaves of bright oranges and reds, the area settles into its own beauty. It’s also the season of spook and the city happily turns its pumpkin spiced latte in for a cup of creep. Here are a few ways to get in the Halloween spirit.
