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State Theatre New Jersey presents Netflix Special Taping of Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents a Netflix Special Taping of the new show, Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour on Thursday, October 29, 2026 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets are $40.



 

 




The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Psycho with Jamie Wolf on Thursday

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Psycho with Jamie Wolf on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. The lineup also includes special guests Tyler Wolf and Chris Aileo.



UCPAC presents comedian Billy Gardell

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- You've seen him in your favorite TV shows and movies, now you can see comedian Billy Gardell live at Union County Performing Art Center's historic Main Stage! Gardell currently stars in the CBS series "Bob Hearts Abishola" from award-winning creator, executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre. He performs at UCPAC on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00pm.



The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 68

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Big Apple Comedy Club returns to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. This laugh-packed night features four, hilarious comedians coming to the stage for one epic night. Don't miss Olga Namer, Jeff Norris, Nick Telleli and Ruperto Vanderpool.



NJPAC presents comedian Pete Holmes on January 14th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Comedian, actor and podcast host Pete Holmes brings his stand-up to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 8:00pm. The performance will take place in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.





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Samantha Bee to bring "How to Survive Menopause" to NJPAC on January 30th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center welcomes Emmy Award–winning comedian Samantha Bee back to NJPAC on Saturday, January 30, 2027 with How To Survive Menopause, an intimate one-woman show blending Bee's sharp satire with candid, laugh-out-loud observations. Showtime is 7:00pm.






 

COMEDY EVENTS


The historic tradition of mariachi music has its roots of origin in cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City. As the ever-evolving genre’s influence spread, it reached Chicago and birthed Mariachi Herencia de México. The 2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominated band has issued six chart-topping albums and has performed all across the North American continent paving the way for a new generation of mariachi musicians.

 
Embark on a breathtaking musical journey through the heart of the Romantic era at Enlow Recital Hall. Join Kean faculty artists Alexander Bui (piano) and Rachel Carlson (soprano), alongside distinguished guest artists Gregory Stout (piano), Dylan Hamme (violin), and Elisabeth Chang (cello), for a passionate evening of instrumental mastery. Experience virtuoso piano solos by Chopin and Liszt alongside enchanting art songs by Hahn. The evening also features the rare brilliance of two magnificent 9-foot Steinway & Sons and Fazioli concert grand pianos sharing the stage as dynamic piano duos deliver a thrilling suite of dances by Arensky, Rachmaninoff, Brahms, and Piazzolla, before culminating in Mendelssohn’s spectacular, dramatic piano trio.

 
The current cast members of the Emmy®-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?



 
Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 
Hablando Huevadas, the viral video podcast that became a Hispanic comedy phenomenon on YouTube, returns to the U.S. this fall. Ricardo Mendoza and Jorge Luna are hitting the road again following their historic 2024 tour where they became the first Spanish-speaking comedians to sell out Madison Square Garden.

 
Born in Mozambique and raised in Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s most historic neighborhoods, Mariza grew up surrounded by the voices, guitars, and traditions of fado. From an early age, she embraced that legacy and transformed it into a universal language, becoming the most acclaimed Portuguese artist in the world. 



 
The music lives on.



 
Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 
Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 
Isabel Klee is a writer, content creator, and one of the most prominent voices in the pet advocacy space. Based in Brooklyn, Isabel has built a deeply engaged audience around her writing and her firsthand experience fostering dogs in New York City, bringing visibility to the urgent need for fosters and the animals who depend on them. Her debut memoir, Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About debuted April 2026 as a New York Times #1 Best Seller.