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NJPAC presents comedian Jared Freid on Saturday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will host a special taping of comedian Jared Freid on Saturday, October 24, 2026 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm in the Victoria Theater.




 

Ocean Casino Resort presents Comedian John Mulaney on Friday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Comedian John Mulaney brings his Mister Whatever Tour to Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9:00pm. He's a four-time Emmy Award, Critics' Choice Award and WGA Award-winning writer, comedian and actor.



Classes in Clowning, Creativity, and Improv Begin in November at Vivid Stage

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, is opening enrollment for its November session of classes for adults, which runs November 4 through December 22, 2026. Classes offered this session include both Improv and new creative classes for adults. The Joy of Improv, Beyond Beginner, Intro to Longform and a one-night Holiday Mixer are all available for students seeking an improv experience. Also, there is a new one-night Clowning Workshop and a four-week Creativity Class on the Studio side. The entire season of classes is available now, offering a full range of topics and levels for all students.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Netflix Special Taping of Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents a Netflix Special Taping of the new show, Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour on Thursday, October 29, 2026 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets are $40.



Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Chris Kattan

(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Chris Kattan on Friday, October 9-10, 2026. Chris is best known as one of the longest serving cast members on NBC's Saturday Night Live.



 

 

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.





 

 



LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Gates" by The Carousers

More than 70 acts have banded together to support the Eden Autism school in Princeton. Carousers vocalist-guitarist Joey Affatato organized and curated "Play for Purpose, Vol. 2," a music compilation to give back to the organization that holds a very special place in his heart. His brother, Alex, attends the Adult Services Day Program. 




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/13/2026

"I've had a lot of fun doing it," laughed entertainment icon Vicki Lawrence as she discussed her November 13 and 14 appearances at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. "Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show," it's not a play, basically it's a one woman show but I knew that Mama had to be in it so I thought it'd be funny to name it a two woman show because people think of her as a real person and I often feel I could fall off the face of the earth and as long as she was around everything would be just fine (Laughs)."




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.




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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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.

Howdy Stranger returns to HACPAC on Saturday

Howdy Stranger returns to HACPAC on Saturday

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Howdy Stranger returns to the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) for a night of Improv Comedy on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00pm. This is the comedy show where shouting from the audience is actually encouraged.

The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Malik Elassal on Sunday

The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Malik Elassal on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Malik Elassal on Sunday, November 15, 2026 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. His stand-up comedy earned him a spot on Vulture's 2024 "Comedians You Should and Will Know" list.

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.

Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Vince Royale

Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Vince Royale

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Vince Royale from November 20-21, 2026. The Jersey City native was always the class clown, though he never thought comedy or acting would be his career.

Tropicana Atlantic City presents comedian Mark Normand

Tropicana Atlantic City presents comedian Mark Normand

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Tropicana Atlantic City presents comedian Mark Normand on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 9:00pm. The New Orleans native is based in NYC and has been dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld as the "best up and coming comic."

Music Box at the Borgata presents comedian Patton Oswalt

Music Box at the Borgata presents comedian Patton Oswalt

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Music Box at the Borgata presents comedian Patton Oswalt on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:30pm. Patton continues to leave his distinctive imprint across all areas of entertainment, from his award-winning comedy specials to his many roles in film and television.

Bananas Comedy Club presents Carlos Mencia

Bananas Comedy Club presents Carlos Mencia

(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Bananas Comedy Club presents Carlos Mencia from November 27-29, 2026. Carlos is best known for his raw and unfiltered style of comedy, which he has showcased to great success on comedy stages, and in television shows and movies.

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.

Chris Gethard and Dina Hashem headline a comedy night for community news at the Newark Museum of Art

Chris Gethard and Dina Hashem headline a comedy night for community news at the Newark Museum of Art

(NEWARK, NJ) -- When a reader told The Jersey Bee they wanted to support its work but would rather skip the traditional award shows and galas, the community news provider did what it does best: listened. On Friday, December 11, 2026, The Jersey Bee will present the NJ Comedy Revue after hours at the Newark Museum of Art. West Orange-raised Chris Gethard and Woodbridge-raised Dina Hashem perform, and Newark's Brick City Comedy Revue hosts.
 


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