(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes, The King’s Jester, Hasan Minhaj to the stage on Saturday, June 4th at 7:00pm. “The King’s Jester,” Minhaj brings his storytelling roots four years after the global success of his Netflix comedy special “Homecoming King” which garnered rave reviews and won him a 2018 Peabody Award.
Hasan Minhaj, the host and creator of the weekly comedy show Patriot Act Hasan Minhaj premiered on Netflix in October 2018. Through his unique comedic voice, the series explored the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity. The show received a 2019 Peabody Award, a Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Motion Design,” and recognized as a 2020 Television Academy Honor.
Minhaj earned rave reviews for his performance hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and his one-hour Netflix comedy special Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, earning him a 2018 Peabody Award. A first-generation American, Minhaj joined The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as a correspondent in November 2014, where he was Jon’s last hire. After Trevor Noah took over as host the following year, he continued in that role and remained on the show.
Tickets to see Hasan Minhaj go on-sale Friday, May 13 at 10:00am and can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office. This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones will not be permitted in the performance space.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located at One Center Street in downtown Newark, N.J., has the most diverse programming and audience of any performing arts center in the country, and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 9 million visitors (including over 1.7 million children and families) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents
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