 Tom Shales, television critic for "The Washington Post", singled out Borowitz for praise, calling him "one of the wittiest Web wags".Borowitz's success as a television performer led to his becoming a strong draw as a stand-up comedian, and he started headlining at major comedy clubs across the country, including Carolines on Broadway, where he hosts a monthly show called "Next Week's News".Other major comedians who have appeared with him in that show include Amy Sedaris and Susie Essman of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm".