(NEWARK, NJ) -- Maria Bamford is a favorite among comedians, with Stephen Colbert calling her his "favorite comedian on earth" and Judd Apatow deeming her "the funniest woman in the world." Known for tackling topics like mental health, family, and relationships with humor, she showcases her talent at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:00pm.

Maria is acclaimed for her personal and experimental comedy. She's the star of the Netflix series Lady Dynamite, which follows a comedian after a nervous breakdown, and has released three unique hour-long stand-up specials: Weakness is the Brand, Old Baby, and Maria Bamford: the extraordinary, unique, special!*She was also the first woman to have two half-hour specials on Comedy Central Presents and has appeared in *The Comedians of Comedy* series alongside Patton Oswalt and Zach Galifianakis. Additionally, she created The Maria Bamford Show, where she plays all the characters.

As a voiceover artist, Maria has contributed to shows like *Big Mouth, BoJack Horseman, Adventure Time, and Bob’s Burgers. She won the American Comedy Award for Best Club Comic in 2014 and has appeared on late-night shows like CONAN*and *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert*.

Tickets range from $39.50 - $45.50 and are available for purchase online, by calling 888.GO.NJPAC, or at the NJPAC Box Office. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.