(NEWARK, NJ) -- One of America's hottest comedians, Mo Amer, will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 8:00pm. Mo Amer's journey is unlike any other. He went from being a Palestinian child in Kuwait to a war refugee in Texas, eventually rising to become one of the most popular comics in the country. His life story serves as the foundation for his hilarious and surprising comedy. Mo is the creator and star of the award-winning, semi-autobiographical Netflix series Mo.
He also appeared in Hulu's Ramy and has released two Netflix specials: The Vagabond and *Mohammed in Texas. Mo has a remarkable talent for uniting people through laughter by exploring our differences and finding humor in topics such as culture, language, religion, immigration, family, and the peculiarities of everyday life. Mohammed "Mo" Mustafa Amer is a Palestinian American stand-up comedian and award-winning writer.
He currently stars in the Netflix series Mo, where he plays Mo Najjar, a Palestinian refugee seeking asylum while living in Texas. The show captures Mo's struggles as a man in limbo, unable to secure steady employment or healthcare due to his immigration status. His comedic portrayal of this unique situation is bolstered by a strong and charming supporting cast. Mo has been highly acclaimed, receiving a 100% critic score from Rotten Tomatoes, and it was listed among the best shows of 2022 by *The New York Times* and *NY Magazine*. Mo Amer has earned numerous accolades, including a 2022 Gotham Award, an AFI Award, a 2023 Peabody Award, and a 2023 Television Academy Award.
He was also nominated for a 2023 Film Independent "Lead Actor in a Special Series" Award. The show is currently in preparation for its second season.
Tickets are available for purchase online starting Friday, May 16 at 10:00am. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office (1 Center Street) in Newark, New Jersey.
Upon arrival at the venue and after your tickets have been scanned, phones will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the event space.
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.
