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McCarter Theatre presents Hasan Minhaj: Experiment Time

originally published: 06/30/2023


(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents four performances of Hasan Minhaj: Experiment Time from Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, July 23, 2023 in the Berlind Theatre. Minjaj has developed a reputation as an irreverent storyteller from his popular stints on The Daily Show and Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.

The two-time Peabody Award-Winner follows-up his globetrotting blockbuster tour The King’s Jester with a special intimate engagement featuring the comedian as he showcases and prepares new material.

Please note this is a screen-free experience. Screen devices (phones, smart watches, etc) will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival, all screen devices will be secured in individual Yondr pouches for the duration of the 70-80 minute performance. Patrons maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them in designated spaces in the lobby.

Performances take place Saturday, July 22 at 7:00pm & 9:00pm; and Sunday, July 23 at 6:00pm & 8:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place in Princeton, New Jersey.

Named to TIME's "100 Most Influential People in the World," Minhaj originally rose to prominence as a senior correspondent on The Daily Show. He has gone on to host the White House Correspondents' Dinner and air two Netflix comedy specials: Homecoming King and The King’s Jester.




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A first generation American, Minhaj comes from a Muslim family originally from India. In his comedy and at speaking engagements, he draws on his personal history and the immigrant experience to explore the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity. 

An independent not-for-profit performing arts center located between New York City and Philadelphia – and on the campus of Princeton University – McCarter Theatre is a multi-disciplinary creative and intellectual hub offering theater, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages that inspires conversations, connections and collaborations in our communities. We lead with our values of justice and joy, and we seek beauty in belonging. Celebrated for developing new work and winner of the 1994 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, world premieres include Christopher Durang's Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike (Tony, Best Play), Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays, Emily Mann's Having Our Say. Renowned artists who have appeared at McCarter include: Alvin Ailey, Yo-Yo Ma, Audra McDonald, David Sedaris, The Moth, Terence Blanchard, Roseanne Cash, the rock band Lake Street Dive, Shawn Colvin, more. McCarter connects with the community year-round via various community reading event opportunities, digital programming, on-site classes and in-school residencies. McCarter and Princeton University share a long history of unique partnerships and creative collaborations.




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