Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 01/11/2026
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Ugly Pancake Productions presents the Ugly Pancake Tight 5 Workshop Graduation Show at Wild Air Beerworks on Saturday, January 18, 2026. Come hear their new and veteran students try out their brand new "Tight 5" minutes of material. Doors are at 8:00pm, showtime is 8:30pm.
New and veteran students (Vinnie B, Patrick Bodayle, Carl Callan, Dee Bastardo, Jo-Jo, Mr. Brian, Robert Steven, Dan Talty and Derek Tranchino!) try out their brand new "Tight 5" minutes of material! The Guest Headliner is No Filter Paul (Opie & Anthony, NY clubs)
The evening is hosted by Joey Borzotta and Angelo Gingerelli.
And enjoy some great craft beer at the same time! You can bring in food! Also near by is pizza, Chinese, and Mexican.
Tickets are $12.20 and available for purchase online. WildAir Beerworks is located at 801 2nd Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The show is for ages 21+.
Ugly Pancake Productions presents stand-up comedy shows, open mics, showcases and more. You can also purchase Ugly Pancake hats and t-shirts. They've done comedy fund-raisers for several charities and are available to do one for your organization. Ugly Pancake presents the best talent from NJ, NY and Philly. Hosts Angelo Gingerelli and Joe Borzotta perform throughout the area, host open mics, do podcasts, make films, are authors, and don't sleep enough.
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