Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 28 to May 4, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Around the State, Coming Soon
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State Theatre New Jersey presents comedian Jim Breuer on May 2nd (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- See comedian Jim Breuer live at State Theatre New Jersey in his new tour, Find the Funny! on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Best known as "Goat Boy" on Saturday Night Live, Breuer is an American comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor with over 30 years of comedy under his belt. Bryan McKenna opens the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.
The Flip Side returns to Madison with Improv Comedy on May 9th (MADISON, NJ) -- Looking for a night out to escape the Netflix doom scroll? Something beyond movies at the megaplex or a typical bar crawl? The Flip Side, a completely improvised theatrical comedy experience, is appearing at the Madison Community Arts Center on Saturday, May 9, 2026 — and it's anything but predictable. The Flip Side is the house team of Vivid Stage, a professional theatre company based in Summit.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents comedian Mayce Galoni (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents comedian Mayce Galoni on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:30pm. He is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian and writer bringing clever, laid-back comedy to stages across North America. The evening includes special guests Kirsten Michelle Cills and Logan Malin.
Bananas Comedy Club presents Jeff Allen (RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Comedian Jeff Allen may (or may not) want to admit it, but he's getting old. At 69, Jeff is staring down his 70th year and decided it might be time to think about slowing down. The result? He's on what he calls "My First Final Farewell Tour" (because Jeff's not totally sure he's done). The tour comes to Bananas Comedy Club for performances May 1-2, 2026.
ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City Comedy Club (inside the Tropicana, 2831 Boardwalk) Tuesday, April 28 at 8:00pm - Buddy Harris, Alan Massenburg, Cody Wright; Comedy shows on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights at 8:00pm; Saturday, May 2 at 5:00pm - MAGIC MATINEES Presents: "Harrison Greenbaum: What Just Happened? A Comedy + Magic Show"; comedy shows on Saturday, May 2 at 7:00pm & 9:00pm, Sunday, May 3 at 7:00pm; and Monday, May 4 at 8:00pm.
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall (2301 Boardwalk) - Saturday, May 2 at 8:00pm - We Them One's Comedy Tour headlined by Mike Epps and hosted by Tony T. Roberts.
BERGENFIELD
The Basement at Tommy's (32 South Washington Avenue) - Friday, May 1 at 7:00pm - Chip Ambrogio and Sandy Ehlers; Saturday, May 2 at 7:00pm - Gary James, Joe Columbo, Al Cheli, Paul Goldenberg, and special guest Ashok Maliakal
JERSEY CITY
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian's (555 Washington Boulevard) - Thursday, April 30 at 8:45pm - Soo Ra, Robby Slowik, Paul Ollinger, Rich Kiamco, Adam Nate Levine, Heming Ge, and host Alex Quow; Friday, May 1 at 7:30pm & 9:45pm - Rich Kiamco, Salma Zaky, Osei Calbe, Hannah Jones, Ed McGowan, Luis Lopez, Aaron Rosen, and host Alex Quow; Saturday, May 2 at 6:30pm & 9:00pm - Hannah Jones, Allan Fuks, Rich Kiamco, Heming Ge, Tom Decillis, James Tanford, Aditya Shankar, and hosts Ivory Fields and Alex Quow
MONTCLAIR
Wellmont Theater (5 Seymour Street) - Friday, May 1 at 7:00pm - Bobby Lee
MORRISTOWN
Mayo Performing Arts Center (100 South Street) - Friday, May 1 at 8:00pm - Manhattan Comedy Night
NEW BRUNSWICK
State Theatre (15 Livingston Avenue) - Saturday, May 2 at 8:00pm - Jim Breuer
Stress Factory Comedy Club (90 Church Street) - Radel Ortiz performs Thursday, April 30 at 7:30pm; Friday, May 1 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm; and Saturday, May 2 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm; Jeff Allen performs on Monday, May 4 at 7:30pm
OCEAN GROVE
Jersey Shore Arts Center (66 S Main Street) - Saturday, May 2 at 7:00pm - ComedySportz
PITMAN
Broadway Theatre of Pitman (43 S Broadway) - Thursday, April 30 at 7:30pm - Mayce Galoni
POINT PLEASANT
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club (518 Arnold Avenue) - Rev Bob Levy performs on Wednesday, April 29 at 8:00pm and Thursday, April 30 at 8:00pm; Ian Fidance performs on Friday, May 1 at 8:00pm and Saturday, May 2 at 7:00pm
PRINCETON
Catch A Rising Star (located inside the Hyatt Regency Princeton, 154 Carnegie Center) - Sharief Johnson performs Friday, May 1 at 8:00pm and Saturday, May 2 at 7:30pm
RUTHERFORD
Bananas Comedy Club (inside the Renaissance Hotel, 801 Rutherford Ave) - Jeff Allen performs Friday, May 1 at 7:00pm and Saturday, May 2 at 6:00pm & 8:30pm
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Friday, May 1, 2026 @ 8:00pm - Manhattan Comedy Night May at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 8:00pm - Tracy Morgan at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 8:00pm - Jim Breuer: Find The Funny at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents comedian Gary Owen on May 8th (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents comedian Gary Owen with his No Hard Feelings Tour on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:00pm. Limited tickets remain.
Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City presents Larry the Cable Guy on May 15th (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City presents Larry the Cable Guy on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00pm. Larry the Cable Guy is a multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and one of the top comedians in the country.
The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Kevin Nealon (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Kevin Nealon on May 15-16, 2026. Kevin Nealon is a legendary force in comedy whose career spans stand-up, television, film, and digital media. David Letterman once called him "one of the funniest humans on the planet."
Comedian Russell Peters to Return to NJPAC in May (NEWARK, NJ) -- Russell Peters returns with an all-new world tour, entitled the Relax World Tour, making a stop in Newark, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00pm.
NJPAC presents comedian Majah Hype on May 30th (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Majah Hype, internationally celebrated as the "Caribbean King of Comedy," at the Victoria Theater's Lizzie & Johnathan Tisch Stage on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He will be performing shows at 6:30pm and 9:00pm.
NJPAC presents comedian Eric D'Alessandro on June 18th (NEWARK, NJ) -- Eric D'Alessandro, the viral comedy sensation, will return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8:00pm. This promises to be an evening filled with laughter, energy, and irresistible charm, as D’Alessandro brings his distinct comedic perspective to one of New Jersey’s premier venues.
bergenPAC presents comedian Tim Dillon on June 20th (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents comedian Tim Dillon on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tim is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his no-holds-barred humor and incisive social commentary.
