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Feast a da Funny: Italian-American Comedy Night

Saturday, February 13, 2027 @ 8:00pm



Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Tickets run from $35 - $67

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Tammy Pescatelli and Bret Ernst (Cobra Kai) headline a night of Italian American comedy served up like a big, boisterous Sunday family dinner. To love this show, you don’t have to be Italian… but laugh – if you know what’s good for ya! Featuring special guest Goumba Johnny.

Adults only: Language, mature themes 




TAMMY PESCATELLI
One of America’s most beloved stand-up comedians, Tammy Pescatelli brings bold opinions, razor-sharp wit, and unmistakable Italian-American charm to every stage she hits. A breakout finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Tammy went on to win Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Showdown and has become a fan favorite nationwide. Her television credits include The Tonight Show, The View, Howard Stern, The Bonnie Hunt Show, A Stand-Up Mother (WE tv), and multiple appearances on Comedy Central. She also stars in the acclaimed comedy franchise Funny Women of a Certain Age, with appearances in Showtime specials and the Comedy Dynamics releases. Tammy’s hit special Finding the Funny earned rave reviews, and her latest visibility includes the Netflix film Nonnas. Whether she’s talking marriage, motherhood, family, or life’s daily absurdities, Tammy delivers huge laughs with authenticity and fearless energy.




BRET ERNST
With his unmistakable swagger and storytelling style, Bret Ernst is one of comedy’s most charismatic performers. Best known for starring as “Cousin Louie” on the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai, Bret first gained national attention as a series regular on Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show and later with his own Comedy Central Presents special. His TV credits include appearances on Weeds, CSI: NY, The Late Late Show, Premium Blend, The Green Room with Paul Provenza, and more. A favorite in theaters, clubs, and casinos nationwide, Bret’s comedy draws heavily from his Italian-American upbringing, relationships, and real-life misadventures, delivered with the timing and presence of a natural-born headliner.




“Goumba Johnny” Sialiano:
A Bronx-born original with razor-sharp wit and undeniable charm, Goumba Johnny has built an entertainment career as dynamic as his personality. A radio host, comedian, actor, and author, Johnny took an unconventional road to show business—navigating several career twists before finding his true calling behind the microphone and in front of live audiences.

As a stand-up comic, Goumba Johnny has brought his high-energy, street-smart humor to some of the nation’s top venues, including Caroline’s on Broadway, Mohegan Sun, Borgata, Caesars Palace, and beyond. Along the way, he has shared the stage with comedy heavyweights including Jerry Seinfeld, Andrew Dice Clay, Colin Quinn, Mario Cantone, Caroline Rhea, Paul Rodriguez, and Anthony Rodia, among others.

His television appearances include The Weakest Link, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, The CBS Early Show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Guiding Light, and As the World Turns—showcasing his versatility as both a comedic performer and on-screen personality.

Johnny is also the author of the outrageous comedy book, So You Wanna Be a Mobster: Get Made! Get Paid! Get Babes! Start Your Own Mafia Family!—a hilarious tongue-in-cheek “self-help” guide packed with his signature larger-than-life humor.




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