# Josh Groban's Funny Side

> Josh Groban says comedy shows his human side behind the persona.
- Title: Josh Groban's Funny Side · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: Josh Groban says comedy shows his human side behind the persona. Josh Groban says his comedy helps him connect with fans by showing his humanity.
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/music-news/josh-groban-interview-funny-side-readers-digest-1236344966
- Author: Paul Grein
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: josh groban, reader's digest, comedy, opera, tony award, nate mcqueen, broadway, engagement
## Josh Groban's Comedy Career
Josh Groban has integrated comedy into his career, appearing on shows like the 98th Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
## Comedy Helps Connect
Groban says comedy lets him show there's a human being behind his persona, countering serious press that puts him on a pedestal.
## Self-Deprecating Comedy
Groban uses self-deprecating humor to face his own demons and find rhythm in laughter, similar to songwriting.
## Broadway Debut
Groban made his Broadway debut in 2016 in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, earning his first Tony nomination.
## Engagement Announcement
Groban announced his engagement to actress Natalie McQueen in April, calling it his second best decision.
## Reader's Digest Cover
Groban is the first celebrity to appear on Reader's Digest cover in over a decade, since Robin Roberts in 2013.
## Key takeaway

Josh Groban says his comedy helps him connect with fans by showing his humanity.