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MPAC Presents Cancel This Comedy Tour on November 12th
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Get set to laugh with a brand new comedy tour that is going to bring back the number one and seemingly forgotten rule of comedy, be funny! Outspoken and un-cancelable veteran comedians, Alonzo Bodden, Mitch Fatel and Tammy Pescatelli take on cancel culture without politics, race or religion getting in the way when the Cancel this Comedy Tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 12 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29-$49.
NJPAC Presents Ron White: Catch the Tater
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Presents Ron White: Catch the Tater on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 8:00pm. Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is a classic storyteller; relaying tales from his real life ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas, to sharing stories of his daily life, to becoming one of the most successful comedians in America.
Laughs In The Loft Announces Comedians For November 3rd Show
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- As the saying goes—“laughter is the best medicine.” Leave the stress of the last year and a half behind for a night at Laughs in the Loft, a monthly stand-up comedy series at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). Hosted by Joe Larson, each show features several comedians. The next performance is Wednesday, November 3 at 7:30pm. The lineup includes Buddy Fitzpatrick, Isabel Hagen, Sheba Mason, and Michael Somerville. Tickets are $20.
Vivid Stage Announces Improv Classes for Adults and Teens Starting November 10
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, formerly Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering in-person improv classes for adults and teens aged 18 and up. The classes, taught by instructor Emaline Williams, will be held Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 starting November 10. The three sessions will be late fall, winter and spring, and any can be done individually or in combination. All students will be asked to show proof of vaccination upon registration.
NJPAC Presents One Funny Lisa Marie On November 13th
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents One Funny Lisa Marie on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 7:00pm. Lisa will share hilarious stories, answer your questions, and say hello in person during the post-show meet & greet. With her signature hair clip and Brooklyn accent, Lisa’s hysterical daily musings on life and parenthood have kept everyone laughing through quarantine.
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FEATURES
MPAC Presents Cancel This Comedy Tour on November 12th
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Get set to laugh with a brand new comedy tour that is going to bring back the number one and seemingly forgotten rule of comedy, be funny! Outspoken and un-cancelable veteran comedians, Alonzo Bodden, Mitch Fatel and Tammy Pescatelli take on cancel culture without politics, race or religion getting in the way when the Cancel this Comedy Tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 12 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29-$49.
Laughs In The Loft Announces Comedians For November 3rd Show
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- As the saying goes—“laughter is the best medicine.” Leave the stress of the last year and a half behind for a night at Laughs in the Loft, a monthly stand-up comedy series at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). Hosted by Joe Larson, each show features several comedians. The next performance is Wednesday, November 3 at 7:30pm. The lineup includes Buddy Fitzpatrick, Isabel Hagen, Sheba Mason, and Michael Somerville. Tickets are $20.
SOPAC Has A Season Of Comedy In Store For You
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- We could all use a good laugh. Even though the shows on the main stage at South Orange Performing Arts (SOPAC) are currently postponed due to storm damage, the Loft is open and holding shows. Throughout SOPAC's 2021-2022 season, there are several opportunities for audiences of all ages to experience side-splitting comedy shows. Laughs in the Loft, a hilarious stand-up series featuring a changing roster of jokesters, is held monthly and is just one of many comedy shows coming to SOPAC.
September Comedy Events at MPAC
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- We could all use a laugh these days and Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is the place to enjoy comedy from some of the best in the business. Three comedy shows in September you won't want to miss include Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless (September 10); Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross and Dave Attell (September 18); and Brian Regan (September 23-24).
New Parent Smell
What happens when a pair of professional stand-up comedians become new parents? Jokes in their set are bound to be influenced by parenting and may become harder hitting between the spouses. When Rutgers alum Ben Rosenfeld and his wife Michelle Slonim Rosenfeld found themselves in that situation, the jokes led to an illustrated guide to pregnancy and parenting that is very different from your usual baby books. Their book, New Parent Smell, gives both comedians the spotlight as it bounces back and forth with jokes by each.
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