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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.

MPAC presents Michael Che Live

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Michael Che Live on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 8:00pm. It's a night of stand up comedy from the popular star from Saturday Night Live. Appropriate for audiences 18 and up.

NJPAC hosts An Evening With Conan O'Brien And Stephen Colbert to benefit Montclair Film

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Montclair Film, New Jersey's leading film non-profit, announced that Conan O'Brien will join Stephen Colbert on stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 7:00pm. The pair will sit down for an unforgettable evening of conversation celebrating Mr. O'Brien's career as one of our leading comic minds.