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Barrymore Award-winning playwright James Christy brings his solo comedy to the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Blending stand-up comedy and theatrical storytelling, James Christy's I Think Not comes to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival following its premiere at New York City's Algonquin Hotel this spring. The show will be performed at the iconic National Mechanics in Old City on September 11, 12, 25 and 26, 2026.





 


The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Adam Hunter on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Adam Hunter on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 7:30pm. He brings nonstop laughs with lightning-fast crowd work, high-energy sets, and a million jokes per minute.




Newark Culture Club presents Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab on July 23rd

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Culture Club presents Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. The event is hosted by Lauren LoGiudice (HBO) and features Mark Henely, Sam Frank Jr., Laura Merli, Gordon Baker-Bone, Cousin Kenny, and Ricky Downes.






 



 

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Comedian Nate Bargatze to Perform at the Prudential Center on August 8th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Coming off record setting tours in 2024 and 2025, comedian Nate Bargatze is bringing his 2026 Big Dumb Eyes World Tour across North America. The tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, August 8, 2026.



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NJPAC presents comedian Mario Adrion on October 4th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Mario Adrion, the fast-rising German stand-up comedian, on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8:00pm. Comedy fans and event attendees are invited to experience Adrion's unique brand of humor in a night guaranteed to entertain and inspire.



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NJPAC presents Comedian Darren Fleet on October 23rd

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a night of comedy with acclaimed comedian Darren Fleet on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00pm. Audiences are invited to experience the unique brand of humor that has made Fleet one of the most talked-about comedians on today's entertainment scene.










FEATURED EVENTS

Stage Adda presents Anirban Dasgupta's Player

Saturday, August 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ
 





FEATURES

The Flip Side brings Improv Comedy to Madison on July 11th

(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 Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00pm — and it's anything but predictable. The Flip Side is the house team of Vivid Stage, a professional theatre company based in Summit, NJ.




State Theatre New Jersey and Live Nation present Aries Spears on July 10th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Live Nation present Aries Spears on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. The New York native's quick wit, charisma, and ferociously aggressive comedy style have earned him critical acclaim, accolades, and, above all, a busy schedule




KO Comedy presents Sammy Obeid: Live in Jersey! at NBPAC

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- KO Comedy presents Sammy Obeid: Live in Jersey! on Monday, June 8, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). Showtime is 7:00pm.





 

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