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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.

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.

Wellmont Theater presents comedian Brett Goldstein

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Wellmont Theater presents comedian Brett Goldstein on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:00pm. Goldstein—a breakthrough British creative force on and offscreen — has emerged as one of Hollywood's most sought-after multihyphenates. He is the co-executive producer, writer, and star of the Peabody-winning Apple TV+ series, "Ted Lasso."

Old York Cellars Launches 11th Season of Wine & Comedy Nights

(RINGOES, NJ) -- Old York Cellars is bringing the laughs back to Hunterdon County as the award-winning winery kicks off the 11th season of its popular Wine & Comedy Nights. The popular event pairs nationally touring stand-up comedians with Old York Cellars wines and chef-driven cuisine in an intimate setting inside the winery's heated vineyard tent.

McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show in both 2015 & 2016.

State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect Tour on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nimesh is a comedian and Emmy®-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy's biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and innovative marketing.

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.

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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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