Vivid's The Flip Side to Perform Improv Show at Madison Community Arts Center

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Flip Side, the house improv team of Vivid Stage, will perform at the Madison Community Arts Center on Friday, September 8 at 8:00pm. The Flip Side features Brad Barton, Clark Carmichael, Laura Ekstrand, Noreen Farley, Lulu French, Dave Maulbeck, Scott McGowan, Becca McLarty, David Lee White and Emaline Williams. This unpredictable evening is an affordable, enjoyable evening that is packed with laughs from start to finish.

"Jersey Shore Top Comic" at the Basie

by Chris Lillja, JerseyArts.com - published 2023-08-10
Stand-up comedy is a captivating and unique craft that has the power to both entertain and provoke introspection in audiences. It requires a mastery of language, performance, and emotional intelligence to connect with audiences, generating a unique energy that binds performers and spectators in a moment of shared laughter and understanding. In this way, stand-up comedy stands as a powerful art form, capable of evoking emotions, igniting conversations and even effecting social change, making it an essential and dynamic part of our cultural landscape.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Comedy Night on September 29th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Enjoy an evening of comedy at State Theatre New Jersey with five hilarious comedians on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8:0pm. The lineup includes Joe Matarese, Matt Lopes, Jackie Fabulous, Rishi Mathur, and emcee, Vinnie Brand.

Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Margaret Cho

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Margaret Cho: Live and Livid tour on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $35-$75.

Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Michael Carbonaro

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Michael Carbonaro on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 7:00pm. Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has also made frequent television appearances in shows such as Happily Divorced, 30 Rock, Grey's Anatomy, and CSI Miami.

Brick City Comedy Revue to Celebrate 9 Years In Newark

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Brick City Comedy Revue, Newark's premier comedy showcase will celebrate 9 years in Newark on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Kilkenny Alehouse. This edition of the monthly show, hosted by Justin Williams and DJ Gonzalo Silva, features Jordan Temple, Kevin McCaffrey, Tiz Irie, and Reggie Kush (AKA the GOAT) with Pat Wise as the musical guest. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. Paul Mecurio is an Emmy & Peabody Award winning comedian for his work on "The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart," "The Colbert Report" and "The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert." Tickets range from $30-$40.

McCarter Theatre presents Hasan Minhaj: Experiment Time

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents four performances of Hasan Minhaj: Experiment Time from Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, July 23, 2023 in the Berlind Theatre. Minjaj has developed a reputation as an irreverent storyteller from his popular stints on The Daily Show and Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.

Brick City Comedy Revue presents a Newark Pride Edition at Kilkenny Alehouse

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Brick City Comedy Revue presents a Newark Pride Edition at Kilkenny Alehouse on Friday, July 14th at 8:00pm. This special LGBTQ lineup celebrating Newark Pride Week features: Pat Brown, Dr. Anthony Drew, Maria Heinegg, special guest co-host: Harmonica Sunbeam, and musical guest: Ali de León.