(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Bananas Comedy Club presents Joe Gatto from January 8-11, 2026. Joe is best known from the hit TV shows "Impractical Jokers" and "The Misery Index."
Gatto has been touring for four years with his stand-up solo shows “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” and “Let’s Get Into It” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. His first comedy special “Messing with People” was added to Hulu's streaming comedy library in 2024. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London.
Joe also hosted 100 episodes of a popular comedy podcast called "Two Cool Moms" on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co- host dispensed sage motherly advice to fans who wrote in with their dilemmas.
He is an accomplished author of two titles — his self published book “The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts and Growing up Italian” and also his children’s picture book published through Penguin Random House “Where’s Bearry?” Personally, Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations, animal rescue initiatives and spending time with his family.
Performances take place Thursday, January 8 at 7:30pm; Friday, January 9 at 7:00pm & 9:15pm; Saturday, January 10 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm; and Sunday, January 11 at 7:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. Bananas Comedy Club is located inside the Renaissance Hotel (801 Rutherford Ave) in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Bananas Comedy Club is a contemporary entertainment venue that bring stadium-sized talent to an intimate theater on a weekly basis. For a modest ticket price, patrons enjoy live standup comedy and other performance art from a nationally accredited act, no more than 60 feet away. Shows average 1 hour and forty minutes and comprise an opener, a feature, and a headliner with national entertainment credits. Bananas Comedy Club is a non-smoking facility. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of food and beverage, from perfectly-portioned appetizers to the hottest craft beers, as well as a full spread of entrees, desserts, and homespun cocktails in a relaxing, cozy atmosphere.
