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Comedy Night Live!

Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 8:00pm



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

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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EVENT PREVIEWS

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.












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