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Comedy Night Live!

Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 8:00pm



State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy at State Theatre New Jersey! Comedy Night Live features a powerhouse lineup including Mike Sicoli (Prom King on YouTube, Levity Live, FunnyBone), Jon Bramnick (“Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey”, NJ State Senator), Joey Kola (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central Presents, Kevin Can Wait), and your host Vinnie Brand (Stress Factory).

Mike Sicoli performs regularly at clubs all over the country including Levity Live, FunnyBone, The Stress Factory, and The Dojo. His comedy album debuted at number one on iTunes and you can watch his comedy special Prom King on YouTube!

Jon Bramnick holds the title “Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey” after winning contests sponsored by the bar association at Rascals Comedy Club. He often volunteers his services as a comedic auctioneer on behalf of non-profit organizations. Jon M. Bramnick is an American Republican Party politician, serving in the New Jersey Senate as State Senator representing the 21st legislative district. He previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the 21st Legislative District from 2003 to 2022. He also formerly served as the Assembly Republican Leader from January 2012 to January 2022.

As a stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S., Canada, and England. His high-energy, spot-on punch lines and fast delivery assault an audience like a comedic freight train. Kola's topical and timeless material is always a hit with audiences. He has worked at countless comedy clubs, colleges, casinos, theaters, cruise ships, and corporate functions. Kola's also proud of the success he's had in raising great amounts of money for the many different charities he currently supports. Kola's TV credits include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David LettermanThe King of QueensThe Martha Stewart ShowComedy Central Presents Joey KolaThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowComedy Central's Premium BlendThe Rachael Ray ShowJimmy Fallon, and CBS's hit show Kevin Can Wait starring Kevin James, where Joey also plays the role of "Larry Anderson," the corn eating Assistant Principal on the show. He has been voted Best TV Comic five years in a row by Time Out NY magazine.

Vinnie Brand is an American comedian, respected businessman, podcaster, lifestyle coach, and a load-bearing pillar of the community. Most familiar as the owner of the world-famous Stress Factory Comedy Club, you may know Brand from his stints on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Sirius XM’s Jim & Sam ShowThe Bennington ShowPreston & Steve, the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, or from his hilarious and haunting TED Talk on acceleration. You can follow him on any of his rapidly growing social media channels on: Instagram/TikTok/: @Vinnie_Brand. YouTube: @VinnieBrandSFCC. Facebook: Vinnie Brand.




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