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NJPAC presents comedian Alfred Robles

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents comedian Alfred Robles on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00pm.



 



Bananas Comedy Club presents Cristina Mariani

(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Bananas Comedy Club presents Cristina Mariani from January 30 to February 1, 2026. Cristina is a rising stand-up comedian, with a quirky, dark sense of humor.




The Concert Venue at Harrah's Atlantic City presents comedian Joe List on January 31st

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Concert Venue at Harrahs Atlantic City presents comedian Joe List on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Known for his sharp wit and hilarious takes on everyday life, Joe brings his signature style to the stage for one unforgettable night.











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NYC

NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents "Copper Kettle" and "1756-Making America"

Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
5 Lewis Place, Closter, NJ 07624



Jordan

Jordan Klepper - Suffering Fools

Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



Cedric

Cedric the Entertainer

Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631



Manhattan

Manhattan Comedy Night January

Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960










FEATURES


McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show in both 2015 & 2016.




MPAC presents Jessica Kirson on February 19th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents comedian Jessica Kirson on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00pm. She is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self-deprecating vulnerability.




State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect Tour on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nimesh is a comedian and Emmy®-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy's biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and innovative marketing.









 

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    EVENT PREVIEWS

    (NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready for a wild night of comedy as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Alfred Robles on Friday, February 6, 2026 at midnight. Originally from East Los Angeles, Robles is a stand-up powerhouse known for his sharp humor and unforgettable audience interactions.



    (NEWARK, NJ) -- Record-breaking comedian Matt Rife has announced an extension of his highly successful Stay Golden World Tour, with a run of 40+ new dates playing off next year across North America, Europe and the UK. These add to his previously announced shows across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Canada. The run of new shows, produced by Live Nation, includes a show at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, February 28, 2026 and one in November at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.



    (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the first-ever Roast Of New Jersey, a one-night only comedy concert taking place Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the venue's historic theater. Hosted by famed 'Roastmaster General' comic Jeff Ross, the Roast Of New Jersey will be an evening of jokes and barbs aimed squarely at the Garden State.