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Bananas Comedy Club presents Brad Upton

(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Bananas Comedy Club presents Brad Upton from March 6-8, 2026. Brad was teaching the fourth grade and coaching high school track in Pasco, WA when he first stepped on stage in 1984. He quickly decided that he wanted to do standup instead, so he quit teaching in June of 1986 and never looked back.

Andrew Dice Clay & Jon Lovitz to Perform at Count Basie Center for the Arts on Saturday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Andrew Dice Clay & Jon Lovitz will perform at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. Limited tickets remain.

Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Hayes

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Hayes on March 6-7, 2026. Everyone's favorite dad, Tim Hayes, is the consummate comic entertaining crowds with his very funny brand of humor in clubs, private events and fundraisers throughout the tri-state area.

Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Corey Rodrigues

(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents two nights of Corey Rodrigues from March 6-7, 2026 with shows at 8:00pm each night. Corey is a highly sought after national touring college, club and corporate performer. He was the winner of The Catch a New Rising Star, The Funniest Comic in New England and the 2017 Big Sky Comedy Festivals.

The Stress Factory presents Kevin Herrera on March 12th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory presents Kevin Herrera on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:30pm. Kevin is a Queens NY born stand-up comedian who turned survival into storytelling.

Vivid Stage Offers Two Chances to See The Flip Side: Live Unscripted Comedy in March

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Looking for a night out to escape the Netflix doom scroll? Something beyond movies at the megaplex or a typical bar crawl? The Flip Side, a completely improvised theatrical comedy experience, offers two live shows in March — and it's anything but predictable. The Flip Side is the house team of Vivid Stage, a professional theatre company based in Summit, NJ.

Spring Improv Classes Begin March 9th at Vivid Stage

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is enrolling its spring session of improv classes for adults. This session runs March 9 through April 29, 2026. Classes offered this session include the Joy of Improv introductory class, the advanced Scene Study and Performance Workshop classes, and an Open Improv Jam.

bergenPAC presents comedian Tim Dillon on June 20th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents comedian Tim Dillon on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tim is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his no-holds-barred humor and incisive social commentary.

McCarter Theatre presents comedian Atsuko Okatsuka

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents comedian Atsuko Okatsuka's The Big Bowl Tour on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Matthews Theatre. She is an award winning comedian and actress making waves across the globe with her one-of-a-kind humor, boundless energy, and infectious charm.

Comedian Nate Bargatze to Perform at the Prudential Center on August 8th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Coming off record setting tours in 2024 and 2025, comedian Nate Bargatze is bringing his 2026 Big Dumb Eyes World Tour across North America. The tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

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The Flip Side: Improv at Vivid Stage
Saturday, March 07, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Madison Community Center
10 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940

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Vic Dibitetto
Saturday, March 07, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631

Vivid

Vivid Stage presents The Flip Side: Ladies' Night
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901

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Comedy Night Live
Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Stand Up Comedy - Rajat Sood
Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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