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Comedian Russell Peters to Return to NJPAC in May

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Russell Peters returns with an all-new world tour, entitled the Relax World Tour, making a stop in Newark, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00pm.

Borgata Event Center presents comedian Andrew Santino

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata Event Center presents comedian Andrew Santino on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. Santino stars in FX's most-watched comedy series, "Dave," alongside Lil' Dicky. He also appears in the SHOWTIME series "I'm Dying Up Here," which is executive-produced by Jim Carrey and directed by Jonathan Levine.

The Second City New York Launches Holiday Shows

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Comedy institution The Second City New York is celebrating the Ho Ho Ho Holiday season with several holiday shows including Reindeer Games: A Family Improv Show; Everything Festive All At Once: An Improvised Holiday Spectacular-er; Ho Ho Hollis Holiday Special; and Work Hard, Sleigh Hard.

Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Robert Kelly

(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Robert Kelly on Friday, December 5th at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:00pm. Robert's comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest, abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable.

The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Michael Yo

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory presents Michael Yo on his Issa Truuue Tour from December 5-7, 2025. A 2-time Emmy nominee fresh off his third comedy special Snack Daddy, Michael is a comedian, actor and host keeping busy on all of Hollywood’s platforms. He will be doing 5 shows across the weekend at the club.

McCarter Theatre presents Jordan Klepper - Suffering Fools

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Jordan Klepper - Suffering Fools on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:00pm. Klepper is best known for his work with The Daily Show and his multiple Emmy nominated specials focusing on the political world.

CarteretPAC presents Vic DiBitetto

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts Center presents comedian Vic DiBitetto on December 6, 2025 at 8:00pm. He prowls the stage like a Tiger. He holds no hostages. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. Oh…and he’s beyond hysterical!

Drop In For An Improv Jam at Vivid Stage on December 10th

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage is holding an open Improv Jam on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Oakes Center in Summit. The event runs from 7:30pm-9:30pm. The cost for all participants is $10.

Prudential Center presents Comedian Matt Rife

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Record-breaking comedian Matt Rife has announced an extension of his highly successful Stay Golden World Tour, with a run of 40+ new dates playing off next year across North America, Europe and the UK. These add to his previously announced shows across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Canada. The run of new shows, produced by Live Nation, includes a show at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, February 28, 2026 and one in November at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.

Trevor Noah and Kristin Lemkau to be Honored at "Comic Relief Live" Benefit

(NEW YORK, NY) -- "Comic Relief Live" will return to New York City on December 10, 2025, at 8:00pm, in the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Hosted by John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver), Comic Relief's annual benefit to build brighter futures for kids will honor Trevor Noah (comedian and best-selling author) with Comic Relief's Icon Award and Kristin Lemkau (Chief Executive Officer of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase) with Comic Relief’s Visionary Award.

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Vic DiBitetto
Saturday, December 06, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008

Praise

Praise & Laughter
Sunday, December 07, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008

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