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Zombies, Comedy, and Costume Contest Come to Hackensack on October 17th

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- North Jersey's award-winning improv comedy troupe, Howdy Stranger, brings its annual Halloween show to the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Audience members are encouraged to dress in costumes for fun or to enter the evening's costume contest for a chance to win a prize.




 

Brad Upton to Kick Off New Comedy Series at StocktonPAC on October 17th

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Stand-up comedian Brad Upton will headline a new comedy series at Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall hosts the 2026 Atlantic City Comedy Festival This Weekend

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall hosts the 2026 Atlantic City Comedy Festival on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, with some of the biggest names in comedy. Showtime is 8:00pm each night.



NJPAC presents comedian Pete Holmes on January 14th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Comedian, actor and podcast host Pete Holmes brings his stand-up to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 8:00pm. The performance will take place in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.



The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 68

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Big Apple Comedy Club returns to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. This laugh-packed night features four, hilarious comedians coming to the stage for one epic night. Don't miss Olga Namer, Jeff Norris, Nick Telleli and Ruperto Vanderpool.



 

 

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.





 

 



LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a replay of "Josephine" from "Fables," the new five-song EP by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Emily Grove. "Josephine" now is a fabulous video by award-winning filmmaker John Decker.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/05/2026

"Not too bad brother, that's right, we do, "Go Rebel," happily stated Wicked bassist Daniel Martin. "We actually soft released it when we went on tour in the UK and Ireland with Dave Ellefson of Megadeath. We went out with his band, Kings of Thrash and I'll tell you what man, it was received really well. Even though we went out there with these heavy metal bands, everybody was so excited for this upbeat, hard hitting rock that we brought out that we were doing record store signings and people were buying the vinyl in different markets in Europe, England and Japan; it's a really exciting time for us with "Go Rebel."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Black Car" by Part Time Baby

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Black Car" from "My Island," the third album from Jersey rocker Part Time Baby, aka singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Goldstein.




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas


 




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Manhattan

Manhattan Comedy Night November

 Wednesday, November 25, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ

Enjoy some laughs with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy.

 
Big

Big Momma presents The All Star Comedy Show Celebrating 10 Years of Black Friday Comedy

 Friday, November 27, 2026 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

Big Momma is celebrating 10 years of the Big Momma & Friends Black Friday Comedy Show on Friday, November 27th, 2026. Join us for a night of laughter with an All-Star lineup of Comics who've been a part of making this show possible. From the beginning, Big Momma wanted to create a show that not only allowed her to shine but her Comedian friends as well. Over the last 10 years the show has grown from the now defunct Island Breeze to the illustrious NBPAC with no end in sight. If you love to laugh and have an amazing time, get ready for an experience like no other!

 
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Comedy Fest

 Saturday, November 28, 2026 @ 8:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Give thanks for the Thanksgiving Comedy Fest, featuring a cornucopia of comedy superstars:

 
Praise

Praise & Laughter

 Sunday, December 06, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ

Praise and Laughter with GL Douglas and guests returns to the Carteret Performing Arts Center for an unforgettable evening of joy, inspiration, and celebration.

 

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2026 Montclair Comedy Festival Takes Place November 14–21

2026 Montclair Comedy Festival Takes Place November 14–21

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Comedy Festival returns November 14–21, 2026 with eight straight days of stand-up, improv, sketch and musical comedy in downtown Montclair. The festival includes 12 shows and two free workshops at DiRasa House of Diversified Arts, The MC Hotel, Montclair Brewery and RecRoom in Lackawanna Station.

UCPAC presents comedian Billy Gardell

UCPAC presents comedian Billy Gardell

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- You've seen him in your favorite TV shows and movies, now you can see comedian Billy Gardell live at Union County Performing Art Center's historic Main Stage! Gardell currently stars in the CBS series "Bob Hearts Abishola" from award-winning creator, executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre. He performs at UCPAC on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00pm.

The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 68

The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 68

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Big Apple Comedy Club returns to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. This laugh-packed night features four, hilarious comedians coming to the stage for one epic night. Don't miss Olga Namer, Jeff Norris, Nick Telleli and Ruperto Vanderpool.
 


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