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The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents comedian Joe Matarese on Saturday

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents comedian Joe Matarese on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 8:00pm. John Montague will open the night.



McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show in both 2015 & 2016.



MPAC presents Jessica Kirson on February 19th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents comedian Jessica Kirson on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00pm. She is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self-deprecating vulnerability.



Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Buddy Fitzpatrick

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Philadelphia native Buddy Fitzpatrick on Friday, December 26 at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 8:00pm. His act combines the skill of a great monologist with a physical style that brings his observations to life.








Bananas Comedy Club presents Josh Firestine on New Year's Eve

(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- End the year with some laughter at Bananas Comedy Club and Josh Firestine. The stand-up comedian, writer, and on-air talent for Louder with Crowder will perform at 7:00pm and 9:30pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.



bergenPAC puts tickets on sale Friday for April shows by Comedians Tracy Morgan and Terry Fator

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) has announced two new comedy shows for April 2026: Tracy Morgan on Saturday, April 18th at 8:00pm; and Terry Fator – Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice on Sunday, April 19th at 7:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am.



Art House Productions Opens Submissions for the 2026 Jersey City Comedy Festival Stand-Up Competition

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions invites comics to apply for the 2026 Jersey City Comedy Festival stand-up competition, taking place June 9–13, 2026. Now in its 7th year, the Jersey City Comedy Festival has become one of the region's most exciting comedy events, bringing together nationally recognized headliners, emerging talent, and enthusiastic audiences to the heart of Jersey City.



NJPAC presents George Lopez

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents comedy icon George Lopez for one unforgettable night of stand-up on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. A trailblazer in comedy and a powerful cultural voice, Lopez has made audiences laugh for more than two decades—and now he brings his signature style, sharp observations, and cross-generational humor to Newark's biggest stage.



State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect Tour on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nimesh 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.






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NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents "Copper Kettle" and "1756-Making America"

Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
5 Lewis Place, Closter, NJ 07624



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Don’t Tell Comedy

Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)

360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065