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Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour

(RED BANK, NJ) -- After 35+ years as a touring stand-up comedian, Lewis Black is parking his tour bus for good next year, marking the end of his legendary world touring career. Lewis brings his Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour to the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Friday, March 8 at 8:00pm.

Jersey Arts Podcast: Getting 'Fun & Slutty' with Jonathan Van Ness

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-01-18
A nonbinary hero himself, Jonathan Van Ness rose to fame as the hairstylist to heroes, the name Netflix's "Queer Eye" reboot gives to its episodic guests. But Jonathan's been an artist long before "Queer Eye." Beyond the artistry required in his work as a stylist, Jonathan has been on stage as a comedian for years. His web series "Gay of Thrones," a weekly comedic recap of HBO's "Game of Thrones," where he starred as none other than an opinionated hairstylist, was a hit for Funny or Die. He is also the host of his very own podcast, "Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness." And in addition to all of that, he is also a New York Times Best Selling author.

The Basie presents Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside Comedy Tour

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside Comedy Tour on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 8:00pm. Bianca Del Rio, dubbed "The Joan Rivers of the Drag World" by the New York Times, is a dimple-cheeked, larger-than-life drag queen and outrageous comic who isn't afraid to shock and offend.

An interview with Comedian Josh Johnson

by Ilana Rapp
published 2024-01-04
Comedian Josh Johnson premiered his stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself, last year on Peacock. Johnson will be supporting the special on tour, with stops on January 5 and 6, 2024 at Bananas Comedy Club (located in the Renaissance Hotel, 801 Rutherford Ave, Rutherford NJ).

The Flip Side: Improv at Madison Community Arts Center

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Flip Side, the house improv team of Vivid Stage, will perform at the Madison Community Arts Center on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Flip Side features Brad Barton, Laura Ekstrand, Noreen Farley, Lulu French, Gary Mahmoud, Dave Maulbeck, Becca McLarty, Emaline Williams and Zachary Zawila. This unpredictable evening is an affordable, enjoyable evening that is packed with laughs from start to finish.

William Paterson University presents comedian Pete Davidson

(WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University presents comedian Pete Davidson on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Shea Center for Performing Arts. Davidson is the creator, executive producer, writer and star of Peacock's critically acclaimed comedy "Bupkis" and was a cast member on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" from 2014-2022, where his singular Weekend Update features and original music videos garnered millions of views. Showtime is 10:00pm.

bergenPAC presents Ilana Glazer

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents comedian Ilana Glazer on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 8:00pm. Ilana co-created and co-starred in the critically acclaimed series Broad City.

Kevin Hart to Perform Brand New Material at bergenPAC

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Comedy superstar Kevin Hart is coming to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) for a special one-night appearance to perform brand new material on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 8:00pm. The Emmy & Grammy nominated comedian was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club. Hart released his eighth stand-up special, Reality Check, earlier this year.

Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Kathy Griffin

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Kathy Griffin on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:30pm. Kathy is a two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian, a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing. She is known globally with her universally recognized brand of pull-no-punches comedy.

The Vogel presents comedian Kelsey Cook

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents comedian Kelsey Cook on Saturday, February 10, 2024 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Kelsey is the daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.

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Daniel

Daniel Tosh Live
Saturday, April 05, 2025 @ 9:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Daniel

Daniel Tosh Live
Saturday, April 05, 2025 @ 7:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Joe

Joe Wong's Stand-Up Comedy Tour: Between Jobs
Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Manhattan

Manhattan Comedy Night April
Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Anthony

Anthony Rodia: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour
Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

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