Our Favorite Stories In Comedy: An Interview With Louie Anderson

New Jersey Stage published its 25,000th story in December 2021. As the site approached the milestone, we posed the question on social media as how we should celebrate.  One response was to highlight our favorite stories from over the years.  We liked this idea, but could not narrow things down to just 25 favorites so we will present a favorite each day from different genres.  Today's choice is a look at comedy with an interview of Louie Anderson from 2017.

SOPAC Hosts Comedy Shows In February

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- From renowned comics to local stand-up sensations, fill your February with comedy at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) . On February 2, the monthly stand-up series Laughs in the Loft returns. On February 12, clean comedian Ryan Hamilton takes the mainstage. On February 25, crack up as Colin Quinn comments on current events and politics.  

Our Favorite Stories In Comedy - An Interview With George Lopez

New Jersey Stage published its 25,000th story in December 2021. As the site approached the milestone, we posed the question on social media as how we should celebrate. One response was to highlight our favorite stories from over the years. We liked this idea, but could not narrow things down to just 25 favorites so we will present a favorite each day from different genres. Today features a story about comedy. It's when we interviewed George Lopez about the second year of his television show,Lopez

MPAC Presents Cancel This Comedy Tour on November 12th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Get set to laugh with a brand new comedy tour that is going to bring back the number one and seemingly forgotten rule of comedy, be funny! Outspoken and un-cancelable veteran comedians, Alonzo Bodden, Mitch Fatel and Tammy Pescatelli  take on cancel culture without politics, race or religion getting in the way when the Cancel this Comedy Tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 12 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29-$49.

Laughs In The Loft Announces Comedians For November 3rd Show

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- As the saying goes—“laughter is the best medicine.” Leave the stress of the last year and a half behind for a night at Laughs in the Loft, a monthly stand-up comedy series at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). Hosted by Joe Larson, each show features several comedians. The next performance is Wednesday, November 3 at 7:30pm. The lineup includes Buddy Fitzpatrick, Isabel Hagen, Sheba Mason, and Michael Somerville. Tickets are $20.

SOPAC Has A Season Of Comedy In Store For You

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- We could all use a good laugh. Even though the shows on the main stage at South Orange Performing Arts (SOPAC) are currently postponed due to storm damage, the Loft is open and holding shows. Throughout SOPAC's 2021-2022 season, there are several opportunities for audiences of all ages to experience side-splitting comedy shows. Laughs in the Loft, a hilarious stand-up series featuring a changing roster of jokesters, is held monthly and is just one of many comedy shows coming to SOPAC.

September Comedy Events at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- We could all use a laugh these days and Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is the place to enjoy comedy from some of the best in the business. Three comedy shows in September you won't want to miss include Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless (September 10); Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross and Dave Attell (September 18); and Brian Regan (September 23-24).

New Parent Smell

What happens when a pair of professional stand-up comedians become new parents? Jokes in their set are bound to be influenced by parenting and may become harder hitting between the spouses.  When Rutgers alum Ben Rosenfeld and his wife Michelle Slonim Rosenfeld found themselves in that situation, the jokes led to an illustrated guide to pregnancy and parenting that is very different from your usual baby books. Their book, New Parent Smell, gives both comedians the spotlight as it bounces back and forth with jokes by each.  

"Just Hysterical!" Capitol Steps Performs at BergenPAC

It is an unseasonably warm Saturday evening on January 11th as we stroll through charming downtown Englewood and make our way into the pristine Bergen PAC, where fans of political humor are getting ready to view The Capitol Steps performing its current tour entitled The Lyin’ Kings.

PODCAST: 2 Guys From Jersey - Episode 96

The gang represent Jersey and talks about all the beautiful places to visit in the Garden State. Also, a new celebrity calls in to let us know she's a fan.