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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.





 

Drop In For An Improv Jam at Vivid Stage on December 10th

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage is holding an open Improv Jam on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Oakes Center in Summit. The event runs from 7:30pm-9:30pm. The cost for all participants is $10.



NJPAC presents HYPROV with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci

(NEWARK, NJ) -- It's a night of family entertainment during the holiday season at with improviser Colin Mochrie and celebrity hypnotist, Asad Mecci who bring their new show HYPROV to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. HYPROV to is an improv show under hypnosis — a unique comedy experience so entertaining that you'll find yourself asking, "Is it real?"



Borgata Event Center presents comedian Andrew Santino

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata Event Center presents comedian Andrew Santino on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. Santino stars in FX's most-watched comedy series, "Dave," alongside Lil' Dicky. He also appears in the SHOWTIME series "I'm Dying Up Here," which is executive-produced by Jim Carrey and directed by Jonathan Levine.



McCarter Theatre presents Jordan Klepper - Suffering Fools

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Jordan Klepper - Suffering Fools on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:00pm. Klepper is best known for his work with The Daily Show and his multiple Emmy nominated specials focusing on the political world.





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NJPAC presents comedian Alfred Robles in special Midnight Show

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready for a wild night of comedy as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Alfred Robles on Friday, February 6, 2026 at midnight. Originally from East Los Angeles, Robles is a stand-up powerhouse known for his sharp humor and unforgettable audience interactions.



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.



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.