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Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Bill Bellamy

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Stress Factory Comedy Club presents New Jersey native Bill Bellamy from October 1-3, 2026. Using his experiences growing up in Newark, Bellamy started doing stand-up while he was a student at Rutgers University.



State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Akaash Singh - Generational Triumph Tour on October 9th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00pm. Tickets start at $34.



Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Rich Francese's Italian American Comedy All Stars on Saturday

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Rich Francese's Italian American Comedy All Stars on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00pm. This is a fast paced, unpredictable, and hysterically funny show. Featuring the best Italian American comedians in the country!



Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Comedy Night with Jonathan van Halem on October 1st

(PITMAN, NJ) -- Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents a Comedy Night with Jonathan van Halem on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:30pm. Special guest Kirsten Michelle Cills will open the night.








Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Mark Viera

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Mark Viera from September 24-26, 2026. Born and raised in The Bronx, Mark became fascinated with comedy at a very young age.



Samantha Bee to bring "How to Survive Menopause" to NJPAC on January 30th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center welcomes Emmy Award–winning comedian Samantha Bee back to NJPAC on Saturday, January 30, 2027 with How To Survive Menopause, an intimate one-woman show blending Bee's sharp satire with candid, laugh-out-loud observations. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Comedian Liz Glazer Returns to SOPAC with "Big Waitlist Energy"

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2026-09-10

If you've ever wondered if it's too late to make a change, today's guest may give you renewed faith in second acts. Liz Glazer is a former tenured law professor turned actor and standup comic.



The Newark Culture Club presents Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab on September 24th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Newark Culture Club presents Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The night is hosted by Lauren LoGiudice (HBO). Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.



The Ugly Pancake Comedy Festival to Take Place in Asbury Park and NYC

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Ugly Pancake Comedy Festival is back at The Jersey Shore for the 4th time! Ugly Pancake's Joey Borzotta and Angelo Gingerelli have been bringing the best in stand-up comedy to The Jersey Shore since 2021 and they are celebrating their five year anniversary with their biggest festival yet.









LATEST COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026

What do you call a rocker by night who pays tribute to multiple classic rock bands and someone who has done children's music during the day? You call him Paulie Z that's what.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In Another Life" from "The Pendulum Swings," the first album in 26 years from the Atlantic City rockers Deardarkhead.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/24/2026

"Oh gosh, what would you like to know?" Responded Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and touring artist Paula Fong as she discussed the upcoming October 2 release of her first full-length album, "A Bird on the Wing."




This Week in Music

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Akaash

Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour

Friday, October 09, 2026 @ 7:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

See comedian Akaash Singh live at State Theatre New Jersey! Akaash Singh is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. His career took off with many television shows, including MTV’s Wild’n Out, Netflix’s Brown Nation, and HBO’s The Leftovers. After finding success in TV, he shifted his focus to the now hugely successful podcast Flagrant, co-created with fellow comedian and good friend Andrew Schulz. Then he moved his attention to his stand-up comedy career. His comedy specials and clips have amassed almost 2 BILLION total views on YouTube alone. His newest Special, Gaslit, released in 2024 has over six million views. Aside from stand-up, look for Akaash in #1 Happy Family USA, a Hulu series created by Ramy Youssef.



 

 

 

 

 

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