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NJ Rep Hosts Night Of Comedy
(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Comedian Aaron Kominos-Smith (Inside Amy Schumer, Live at Gotham) brings New York City stand-up comedy to Long Branch on Monday, October 16 at 7:00pm. Aaron will be hosting the show and is excited to bring his friends to NJ Rep for an evening of laughs! Joining him are comedians Erin Maguire and Jon Firch.
Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With a Game Show Program Featuring Improv Comedy Group, Howdy Stranger
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Aura Restaurant & Bar, located at 159 Main Street in Hackensack, New Jersey. The festivities feature a cocktail reception with appetizers, a wine/beer open bar, an interactive game-show style awards ceremony emceed by Ryan Huban from the professional improv group, Howdy Stranger, and a New Jersey trivia contest. The celebration's net proceeds will help support the Foundation's work in the arts, creative placemaking, environmental protection, civic engagement, public health and local education in North Jersey communities.
Beacon Theatre adds 10th Trevor Noah performance
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and Live Nation announced that comedian Trevor Noah has added his tenth and final show at the Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 8:00pm, as part of his 2023 Off The Record Tour. The October 18 show will conclude an incredible ten-day run – the most consecutive shows by any comedian at the iconic venue. Tickets for the final show go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 15 at 10:00am.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Hasan Minhaj
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Hasan Minhaj is set to entertain audiences once again with his brand new show, "Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head". As one of the most vital voices in comedy today, Minhaj continues to take on challenging themes like politics, parenting, and therapy with irreverent wit and insight. Hasan comes to the Count Basie Center for the Arts for performances on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 7:00pm and Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 6:00pm.
1st Ugly Pancake Comedy Festival
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Ugly Pancake Productions presents its 1st Ugly Pancake Comedy Festival September 29-30, 2023 at several venues with over 30 comics performing! The festival is more than just performances, there are free events, ticketed events, a comedy panel, and headshots for comics. Joe Borzotta and Angelo Gingerelli have booked 100s of comics throughout NJ and NY together and separately over 10 years in shows, open mics, and fundraisers and formed Ugly Pancake Productions to facilitate those events.
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Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Margaret Cho
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Margaret Cho: Live and Livid tour on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $35-$75.
Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. Paul Mecurio is an Emmy & Peabody Award winning comedian for his work on "The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart," "The Colbert Report" and "The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert." Tickets range from $30-$40.
bergenPAC presents presents Tracy Morgan
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents comedian Tracy Morgan on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tracy Morgan is one of the most well-respected comedians and actors in his field. Known for starring on seven seasons of NBC's Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock, Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin as "Tracy Jordan," the unpredictable star of "Liz Lemon's" (Fey) hit variety show, TGS with Tracy Jordan.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 7:00pm. Blake Lynch, aka Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, internationally touring comedian, healthcare advocate, and keynote speaker. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
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