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Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest 2025 presents Paula Poundstone

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company closes out Summerfest 2025 by welcoming back, comedian Paula Poundstone to the Sitnik Stage for one night only on Saturday, August 23 at 8:00pm. Known for her smart, observational humor and frequent appearances on NPR's Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!, Paula Poundstone returns to Centenary Stage Company following her sold out performance in September of 2018.





 

NBPAC presents comedian Steve Hofstetter

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown. See for yourself when he performs at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Vivid Stage's The Flip Side to Perform at Madison Community Arts Center on September 5th

(MADISON, NJ) -- Vivid Stage is opening its season with an improv comedy performance by its house team, The Flip Side. Appearing at the Madison Community Arts Center every other month throughout the year, The Flip Side will perform on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 8:00pm.



The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 63

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre fan-favorite comedy show, The Big Apple Comedy Club, returns on September 12, 2025. This laugh-packed night features four, hilarious comedians coming to the stage for one epic night. Don't miss Joe Matarese, Ali Sultan, Brad Trackman and Tony Woods! Showtime is 8:00pm.



Berrie Center presents The Second City's "Laugh Harder Not Smarter"

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Berrie Center presents The Second City with "Laugh Harder Not Smarter" on Friday, September 19, 2025 in the Sharp Theater. Rooted in the groundbreaking improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959, and a comedy revolution began. Showtime is 8:00pm.





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Grunin Center presents Garrison Keillor Tonight

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center presents Garrison Keillor Tonight on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. There are sung sonnets, limericks and musical jokes, and the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old.



NJPAC presents Comedian Mike Epps

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs when Mike Epps takes the stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 8:00pm.



NJPAC presents comedian Tacarra Williams

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents rising comedy star Tacarra Williams on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm. Known for her raw honesty, commanding presence, and irresistible warmth, Williams will headline the Victoria Theater with a performance that’s as hilarious as it is empowering.



NJPAC presents comedian Tom Segura

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Tom Segura, one of the biggest touring comedians, will bring his new global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Showtime is 7:00pm.



The Newton Theatre presents Rich Francese's Comedy All Stars

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Rich Francese's Comedy All Stars comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. This is a fast paced, unpredictable, and hysterically funny show! The lineup consists of National Headliners Rich Francese, Regina DeCicco, Joseph Anthony, and Eric Tartaglione who are all our proud Italian Americans.