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Joe Wong's Stand-Up Comedy Tour: Between Jobs

Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 8:00pm



New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Renowned Chinese-American comedian Joe Wong is set to embark on a highly anticipated 2025 comedy tour, delivering his signature humor and sharp cultural insights to audiences across North America. With performances scheduled at prestigious universities and major venues, Wong’s tour promises an evening of laughter, storytelling, and reflections on the immigrant experience.

Wong, known for his deadpan delivery and witty observations, has gained international acclaim through appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Ellen Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and as the keynote speaker at the 66th Radio and Television Correspondents’ Dinner, where he famously roasted then-Vice President Joe Biden.

Wong’s all-new stand-up set will explore themes of cultural identity, life as an international student, and the humor found in navigating different worlds. Known for his ability to bridge East and West through comedy, Wong’s work resonates with diverse audiences, proving that humor is a universal language.




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