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NJPAC presents Stand-up Comedian Shuler King

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 03/12/2025

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Stand-up comedian Shuler King will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He will bring the house down with his smart material and positive energy. Showtime is 7:00pm.

He’s the only funeral director on the comedy circuit — working at his family’s mortuary business when he’s not on the road doing comedy. Millions of fans follow his viral reaction videos across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, along with his interview podcast To Laugh at Death.

“Shuler King reminded me of my late husband Bernie Mac — like a young Bernie Mac. He is hilarious. I mean, hilarious. I haven’t laughed this much since Bernie has passed away. This guy here had me rolling!” –Rhonda McCullough, CEO/Founder of The Bernie Mac Foundation

Tickets start at $74 and are available for purchase online starting Friday, March 14th at 10:00am.  Tickets are also available by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.

The show is for audiences 18+




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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States.  It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey — where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  As New Jersey’s anchor cultural institution, 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, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts.  NJPAC has attracted more than 11 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.




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