Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 9-12, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers. You can send information on shows to [email protected] for consideration in future columns.
Atlantic City
Atlantic City Comedy Club (located inside the Tropicana, 2831 Boardwalk). Thursday, April 9 at 8:00pm -> Alex Gorge, Dj Collins, Nonye Brown-West, Rus Gutin. Friday, April 10 at 8:00pm -> Divya Gunasekaran, Igor Martinez, Zach McGovern, Rus Gutin. Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm -> Jenny Zigrino, Eagle Witt, Derek Humphrey, Rus Gutin. Saturday, April 11 at 9:00pm -> Jenny Zigrino, Eagle Witt, Derek Humphrey, Rus Gutin. Sunday, April 12 at 7:00pm -> Sunday Night Comedy
Avenel
Avenel Performing Arts Center (150 Avenel Street in Avenel, NJ). Saturday, April 11 at 8:00pm -> Tara Cannistraci
Bergenfield
The Basement at Tommy's (32 S Washington Avenue in Bergenfield, NJ). Friday, April 10 at 7:00pm -> Comedians Channelling Legends (comics pay tribute to their comedy idols) with Dave Beckles Jr channelling Tracy Morgan; Tanya Lewis channelling Stephen Wright, Alex Kollar channelling David Attell; Sue Holbrook channelling Sam Kinison; Rich E Duggan channelling Jim Gaffigan; and Taury Seward channelling Rodney Dangerfield. Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm -> John McClellan & Friends
Carteret
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center (46 Washington Avenue in Carteret, NJ). Sunday, April 12 at 7:00pm -> Amit Tandon
Amit’s brand of observational humor is refreshing and contemporary that has hit a chord with audiences across India. Amit had made his mark with a super relatable style of narrative that makes him connect instantaneously with the audiences. His viral videos have crossed the sacred mark of a whopping 100 million views across the social media platforms.
One of the first three Indian comedians on Netflix, Amit took the stage by storm in the mega-hit comedy events series “Comedians of the World” on Netflix in January 2019. This international platform had a select set of 47 comics from across the world.
His comedy has crossed boundaries and has become global with over 200 international shows across 25 countries including USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Dubai and Singapore. Overall, Amit has completed performing a mind boggling number of 1400 shows. As a professional comedian, Amit has scaled new heights with the launch of Grandmasters of Comedy. This unique platform is a testament to his commitment to comedy as it strives to introduce comedy in the corporate world.
Jersey City
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club @ Dorrian's Jersey City (555 Washington Boulevard in Jersey City, NJ). Thursday, April 9 at 8:45pm -> Lucas Connolly, Olivia Carter, Paul Ollinger, Adam Mamawala, Natan Badalov, Dylan O'Keefe, Ed McGowan. Host Spencer Wright. Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm & 9:45pm -> Rich Kiamaco, Chris Scopo, Lucas Connolly, Lilly Lester, Aaron Rosen, and Ted Barton. Hosts Tom Delgado and Spencer Wright. Saturday, April 11 at 6:30pm & 9:00pm -> Julia Kastner, Lucas Connolly, Marty Cunnie, Chris Scopo, Myo Kaplan, Dylan O'Keeffe. Hosts Rich Kiamco and Ivory Fields
Newark
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) (1 Center Street in Newark, NJ). Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Jerry Seinfeld
New Brunswick
State Theatre New Jersey (15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ). Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm & 10:00pm -> Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect Tour
See comedian Nimesh Patel in his State Theatre New Jersey debut! Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy®-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy’s biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and innovative marketing. Named as one of Variety’s prestigious “10 Comics To Watch” of 2023 and hailed by Vulture as “a Comedian You Should and Will Know,” Nimesh has charted a path from sold out comedy clubs to major theaters.
His most recent self-produced special Lucky Lefty about his experience having testicular cancer “for three business days” is his third in the past two years. Lucky Lefty along with his first two self-produced specials Thank You China and Jokes to Get You Through Quarantine have amassed millions of views on YouTube alone with no sign of slowing down.
His first writing job came after Chris Rock saw him perform standup and hired him to write for The Academy Awards in 2016, and tour with him. Since then, he has written for Saturday Night Live with Vanity Fair hailing him as the show’s “most intriguing new hire,” A Little Late with Lilly Singh, The White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a producer for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. He is a favorite on the late-night circuit with multiple appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
The Stress Factory Comedy Club (90 Church Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey). Thursday, April 9 at 7:30pm -> La'Trez Anderson. Friday, April 10 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Harry Settel aka Lil' Sasquatch. Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Harry Settel aka Lil' Sasquatch. Sunday, April 12 at 7:00pm - Jon Bramnick with Vinnie Brand
Point Pleasant
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club (518 Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant, NJ). Thursday, April 9 at 8:00pm -> Jon Currie. Friday, April 10 at 8:00pm -> Frank Favia. Saturday, April 10 at 8:00pm -> Erica Spera
Princeton
Catch A Rising Star (102 Carnegie Center in Princeton, NJ). Friday, April 10 at 8:00pm ->Lana Siebel. Saturday, April 11 at 7:30pm -> Lana Siebel
McCarter Theatre (91 University Place in Princeton, NJ). Thursday, April 9 at 7:30pm -> Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour
Atsuko Okatsuka is an award winning comedian and actress making waves across the globe with her one-of-a-kind humor, boundless energy, and infectious charm. Her highly anticipated second stand-up special, FATHER, recently premiered on Hulu and internationally on Disney+. It quickly occupied the top ten on the streamer and had multiple clips go viral, making it one of the most talked about specials to debut on the Hularious brand. Following the success of FATHER she recently announced The Big Bowl tour which will hit multiple cities across North America.
Her previous special, THE INTRUDER (HBO), won a Gracie Award for “Best Comedy Special”; The New York Times called it the “Best Debut Special of 2022” and Vulture and Variety named it one of the “Best Specials of 2022”. Atsuko's unique style of comedy — blending joy with vulnerability and unforgettable storytelling — is captivating audiences worldwide.
Her 2024-2025 FULL GROWN tour was a massive success, selling out over 200 shows in more than 100 cities across 20+ countries. Atsuko’s comedic antics continue to go viral, and clips from THE INTRUDER have racked up over 100 million views. Her energy and humor earned her a spot on The Live List 2023 (in partnership with Paste Magazine, SARA Live, and The Black List). Whether it's her hilarious antics or her knack for being a trendsetter, Atsuko’s impact is undeniable and widespread.
Ocean Grove
Jersey Shore Arts Center (66 S Main Street in Ocean Grove, NJ). Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm -> ComedySportz Jersey Shore
Red Bank
The Vogel (99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, NJ). Friday, April 10 at 8:00pm -> Rich Francese's Italian American Night of Comedy
Rutherford
Bananas Comedy Club (801 Rutherford Ave, Rutherford, NJ) Friday, April 10 at 7:00pm -> Adam Hunter; Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Adam Hunter.
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