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Howdy Stranger returns to HACPAC on Saturday

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originally published: 11/10/2026

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Howdy Stranger returns to the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) for a night of Improv Comedy on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00pm. This is the comedy show where shouting from the audience is actually encouraged.

Experience the comedy phenomenon that has audiences crying with laughter. Howdy Stranger brings you a high-energy, 90-minute, game-show-style performance where everything is made up on the spot. Throughout the show, the audience is prompted to shout ideas to inspire the comedy. Your suggestions drive the action!

This is more than a show, it’s an experience. Whether you’re looking for the perfect date night, a hilarious outing with friends, or wholesome family fun, this is the “must-see” comedy event in Hackensack.

Come laugh with Howdy Stranger’s quick-witted comedians: Ryan Huban, Dreena Moran, Chris Fitzgerald, Josh Hurley, JJ Lynn, and Mallory Kinney.

Tickets are available for purchase online. Hackensack Performing Arts Center is located at 102 State Street in Hackensack, New Jersey.




 

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