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NJPAC Presents Piff The Magic Dragon
originally published: 10/28/2015
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Piff The Magic Dragon, the stand out star of Penn & Teller: Fool Us on Thursday, November 19 at 8:00pm. Imagine Larry David in a dragon suit performing jaw-dropping magic tricks and you’re on the right track. Oh and Piff The Magic Dragon does not do Children’s Parties. Tickets are $39.50. With over 12 million YouTube hits to his name Piff has performed to hundreds of thousands of people in preposterous venues such as Radio City Music Hall, the O2, London, and Sydney Opera House. His sidekick Mr. Piffles, The World’s First Magic Performing Chihuahua has been levitated, laminated, shackled in a straitjacket and shot out of a cannon all in the name of entertainment. About Piff The Magic Dragon
John van der Put known as Piff the Magic Dragon is a magician and comedian from the United Kingdom. He currently lives in Las Vegas with Mr. Piffles, the "World’s First Magic Performing Chihuahua. Van der Put grew up in South East London. After attending university, he began his career in IT before moving into magic. After many years of corporate gigs, he developed Piff the Magic Dragon. Van dur Put's act consists of self-deprecating humor and deadpan delivery while dressed up in a green and yellow dragon costume. He also has an assistant known as "Mr. Piffles", a Chihuahua in a matching dragon costume. He is also seen in the Mumford & Sons album cover, Babel, behind the band. He is a member of The Magic Circle, and is known as one of the youngest members to lecture at the circle. Van der Put has sold one of his tricks to the magician David Blaine. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is located at 1 Center Street in Newark, NJ. For more information visit www.NJPAC.org
Sebastian Maniscalco Adds Third Show at MSG
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Madison Square Garden Company and Outback Concerts announced that due to overwhelming demand Sebastian Maniscalco has added a third show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10:00pm, in addition to the previously announced shows on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 7:00pm and Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 7:00pm.
Paula Poundstone To Return To NJPAC
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Spend a hysterical evening with Paula Poundstone at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday April 12, 2019, a regular panelist on NPR's popular Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me! and a long-reigning queen of the stand-up stage, known for her smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit. Tickets are $49.
Fall Improv Class for Adults and Teens Enrolling at Dreamcatcher
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, will offer an Open Level Improv class for adults and teens beginning October 6.
The Price Is Right Comes To MPAC
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center will play host to The Price is Right Live (TM) stage show on Thursday, October 11 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $49-$69. The Morristown event will be hosted by Mark. L Walberg, host of Antiques Roadshow.
Newton Theatre Presents Brad Williams
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now, and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. See for yourself when Williams performs at The Newton Theatre on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 8:00pm. Tickets start at $32.
“Hysterical!” Gallagher LIVE! at The Strand Lakewood
Gallagher is joking with patrons in the lobby of Lakewood, NJ’s historic Strand Theater this Thursday, May 24, 2018 evening. In his audacious style, he’s grabbing cameras out of the hands of patrons who want to take great selfies with him, while also taking the time to sign T-shirts for stand-up comedy fans waiting for him at the merch table.
So You Want To Be A Comedian?
“I feel I have the kind of life where people think I’m making things up all of the time, but weirdness is kind of attracted to me,” said Jess Alaimo, a comedian from Monmouth County. “So, I just go with whatever happens to me.”
The United States of Russia
Rutgers alum, Ben Rosenfeld released his third comedy album in January. Entitled, The United States of Russia, the album was released by Comedy Dynamics and continues the Russia born, American raised comedian’s style of mixing tales of his immigrant parents and outsider childhood with topics ranging from millennials, terrorism, politics, and adjusting to life as a newlywed. We caught up with Ben to talk about the album.
“We Came in as Strangers, but Now We’re Good Friends” Taylor Mason LIVE! at Ocean Grove’s Great Auditorium
It’s a beautiful summer night in Ocean Grove, NJ. As we stroll the boardwalk, folks are leaving the beach after a day of fun in the sun, whereas others are just arriving to enjoy the cool evening breeze.
Bad Hombres Comedy
Bad Hombres Comedy is a comedy group created by Brian Nichols, Paul Salazar Jr. and Bernardo Cubría. The trio all studied together at the University of Houston and have kept in touch ever since. Together, they create a weekly podcast and a video web series that satirizes the world we now live in thanks to Donald Trump.
Event calendar
Thursday, Sep 20, 2018
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Linda Eder @ Count Basie Center For The Arts, Red Bank - 8:00pm |
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Souvenir @ Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven - 2:00pm and 8:00pm
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The Shuck @ Cape May Stage, Cape May - 7:30pm |
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Brick City @ Premiere Stages at Kean University, Union - 8:00pm |
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