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- Tuesday November 17th, 2026 - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Tuesday November 17th, 2026 - 9:30PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Thu | November 19th - 8:30PM | Midtown
- Previously on Generational Curse... with Nore Davis
- Nore Davis returns to New York Comedy Club one year since Generation Curse was recorded for one night only. "Previously on Generational Curse..." picks up where his profound special left off, with brand-new material on sickle cell, mental healing, and everything that happened next. Come see the next chapter before anyone else does.The albums that got him here:Home Game (2014)Away Game (2015)Too Woke (2018)Live from the Comedy Trap House (2020)??? (Nori) (2022)Element: A Solo Show Film (2024)40 (2025)Inner Child Specialist (2025)Generational Curse (2026)Now it's time for number 10. This is a New York night you don't want to miss.
- Fri | November 20th - 10:45PM | Upper West Side
- Jack Grady
- Jack Grady is a comedy magician whose chaotic, unpredictable style has earned him a cult following and millions of fans across the internet. One of the most unique voices in magic today, Jack has a rare instinct for virality at its core, including delivering the shortest audition in "America’s Got Talent" history and his documentary premiered at the 2026 "New York Film Festival". He is also the first magician to ever step into a professional boxing match, and blends wit filled comedy with impossible magic. Jack’s performances are fast paced, absurd, and completely original. Simply put, Jack Grady is one of the strangest and most hilarious acts you will ever experience, delivering a show that is as unforgettable as it is unpredictable.
- Sun | November 22nd - 5:00PM | Midtown
- Christian Finnegan: A Lot of Heart (Live Special Taping!)
- After five albums and three comedy specials, Christian Finnegan has a new hour of standup and he's ready to answer all of your burning questions.Namely:• Are dogs better than spouses?• Should you be concerned if your surgeon has tattoos?• And most importantly, what does it mean to perform a "Texan Zamboni Driver"?Join us for an evening of personal revelation, curdled whimsy and, yes, a lot of heart.Christian Finnegan is a stand-up comedian, writer and performer who is perhaps best known from “Chappelle’s Show”, VH1’s “Best Week Ever” and the long-running sitcom “Are We There Yet?”. Politics junkies may recognize him from his many appearances on “Countdown with “Keith Olbermann”. He’s also performed on “Conan”, “The Late Late Show” and “The Today Show”.Christian Finnegan has released five comedy albums and his latest one-hour special “SHOW YOUR WORK” is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Finnegan is also the creator of the popular newsletter “New Music for Olds”.
- Sun | November 22nd - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Christian Finnegan: A Lot of Heart (Live Special Taping!)
- After five albums and three comedy specials, Christian Finnegan has a new hour of standup and he's ready to answer all of your burning questions.Namely:• Are dogs better than spouses?• Should you be concerned if your surgeon has tattoos?• And most importantly, what does it mean to perform a "Texan Zamboni Driver"?Join us for an evening of personal revelation, curdled whimsy and, yes, a lot of heart.Christian Finnegan is a stand-up comedian, writer and performer who is perhaps best known from “Chappelle’s Show”, VH1’s “Best Week Ever” and the long-running sitcom “Are We There Yet?”. Politics junkies may recognize him from his many appearances on “Countdown with “Keith Olbermann”. He’s also performed on “Conan”, “The Late Late Show” and “The Today Show”.Christian Finnegan has released five comedy albums and his latest one-hour special “SHOW YOUR WORK” is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Finnegan is also the creator of the popular newsletter “New Music for Olds”.
- Monday November 23rd, 2026 - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Mon | November 23rd - 9:30PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Tue | December 8th - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Tuesday December 8th, 2026 - 7:30PM | Upper West Side
- Alyce Chan
- Alyce Chan is a nationally touring stand-up comedian and creator of the viral series "If Adults Acted Like Kids," which has reached millions of viewers and helped grow her audience to a million followers across social media. Recently featured on NPR’s "All Things Considered," Alyce is known for her dry wit and hilariously honest observations on immigrant upbringing, marriage, motherhood, and midlife. A Boston Comedy Festival finalist and New York Comedy Festival performer, she has been selling out comedy clubs across North America, including a recent sold-out, 500-seat headline show at the Irvine Improv. Her work has also been featured on ABC, Hulu, "The Drew Barrymore Show," and "The Tamron Hall Show".
- Tue | December 8th - 9:30PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Tue | December 8th - 10:30PM | East Village
- Stand-Up On The Spot
- Stand-Up On The Spot with Jeremiah Watkins was recently featured in "GQ Magazine" as one of the “Five Funniest Nights in America”...
- Sun | December 13th - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Mike Feeney: Without A Parachute (Unscripted Stand-Up & Crowd Work)
- Mike Feeney is ditching the notebook and performing an entire headlining set without a single tested joke or safety net. Everything you see is built from scratch in real-time. It's a high-stakes comedy experiment driven by crowd interaction. Completely unpredictable, this show will never happen the exact same way twice. Grab a ticket and become the fuel for the show.
- Tue | December 15th - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Tue | December 15th - 9:30PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Thu | December 24th - 6:15PM | Upper West Side
- A Very Jewdy Christmas
- Judy Gold is a comedy powerhouse. She has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO, and was one of the stars of Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of Yes I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a critically acclaimed book about free speech and cancel-culture which debuted as the number one comedy release on Amazon and was featured in the New York Times Book Review. It is now in its second printing. Judy has written and starred in three critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit shows, the aforementioned Yes I Can Say That!, The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination – Actor). Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park all-female production of The Taming of The Shrew. Recent film credits include Busted!, She Came To Me, Tripped Up, 31 Candles, and Love…Reconsidered. Judy won two Emmy awards for writing and producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show. She will be playing Paula Miller in Mindy Kaling’s upcoming series for Hulu, Not Suitable For Work, and has had recurring roles on Better Things, City On A Hill, The First Lady, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens and Search Party. Other more recent TV appearances include Extrapolations, Life & Beth, Broad City, and Girls5Eva. Judy appears frequently on The View, Today, and can also be found on MSNBC, and NewsNation & CNN as a free speech advocate. She has been a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show. Her presence also extends into documentaries with credits ranging from cult favorites such as The Aristocrats to cultural touchstones like Netflix’s Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution and Hulu’s Hysterical, XLCD: The Story of Cancel Culture, The Last Laugh, and We Met at Grossinger's. Judy hosted HBO’s At the Multiplex with Judy Gold (1999-2009), as well as the weekly hit podcast Kill Me Now (2015-2025). She has three albums; Conduct Unbecoming, Kill Me Now, and Judith’s Roommate Had a Baby. You can find her on social media at @JewdyGold.
- Thu | December 24th - 7:00PM | East Village
- Aruba Ray the Red Nosed Reindeer: Xmas Eve Stand-Up for All
- Besides being a self-proclaimed expert on Barry Manilow and Little House on the Prairie, Ray Ellin is a host, comedian, producer, and writer. He is the host of the upcoming tv show Trivia Truck, and the upcoming podcast Wild Night Nights on the Prairie.Ray was an executive producer of Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, which wrapped its third season right before the NYC lockdown. He was profiled on Dateline NBC, where it was discovered that his blood pressure actually drops when he’s onstage. Ray was the host of the all-new Gong Show Live, a resurrection of the legendary 70s talent competition, and he was the popular host of Late Net with Ray Ellin, the groundbreaking comedy/variety show to simultaneously combine both in-studio and interactive online audiences, live. The show featured A- List celebrities, top comedians, and musical guests including Chevy Chase, Hank Azaria, Leonard Nimoy, Paul Shaffer, Fran Drescher, and more. Ray was also the host/writer of the tv shows New York Now, Brain Fuel, and The Movie Loft. Ray produced and directed the film The Latin Legends of Comedy, which he sold to 20th Century Fox. The film came in third in per-screen average during its limited theatrical release. Ray is the owner of Aruba Ray's Comedy Club on the island of Aruba. The venue recently celebrated its nine-year anniversary, and does approximately 100 shows a year, featuring top US comedians on each show (including Ellin). The wildly successful venue is rated Number One on TripAdvisor for ‘Best Show’ and ‘Best Nightlife Activity.’Ray co-starred in the romantic comedy “Killing Cinderella,” has appeared on numerous television programs, and has been featured in many tv commercials including those for Volkswagen, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser.Ray is a regular performer and host at the NY Comedy Club and Comedy Cellar in New York City.
- Thu | December 24th - 8:30PM | Upper West Side
- A Very Jewdy Christmas
- Judy Gold is a comedy powerhouse. She has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO, and was one of the stars of Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of Yes I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a critically acclaimed book about free speech and cancel-culture which debuted as the number one comedy release on Amazon and was featured in the New York Times Book Review. It is now in its second printing. Judy has written and starred in three critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit shows, the aforementioned Yes I Can Say That!, The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination – Actor). Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park all-female production of The Taming of The Shrew. Recent film credits include Busted!, She Came To Me, Tripped Up, 31 Candles, and Love…Reconsidered. Judy won two Emmy awards for writing and producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show. She will be playing Paula Miller in Mindy Kaling’s upcoming series for Hulu, Not Suitable For Work, and has had recurring roles on Better Things, City On A Hill, The First Lady, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens and Search Party. Other more recent TV appearances include Extrapolations, Life & Beth, Broad City, and Girls5Eva. Judy appears frequently on The View, Today, and can also be found on MSNBC, and NewsNation & CNN as a free speech advocate. She has been a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show. Her presence also extends into documentaries with credits ranging from cult favorites such as The Aristocrats to cultural touchstones like Netflix’s Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution and Hulu’s Hysterical, XLCD: The Story of Cancel Culture, The Last Laugh, and We Met at Grossinger's. Judy hosted HBO’s At the Multiplex with Judy Gold (1999-2009), as well as the weekly hit podcast Kill Me Now (2015-2025). She has three albums; Conduct Unbecoming, Kill Me Now, and Judith’s Roommate Had a Baby. You can find her on social media at @JewdyGold.
- Thu | December 24th - 9:30PM | East Village
- Aruba Ray the Red Nosed Reindeer: Xmas Eve Stand-Up for All
- Besides being a self-proclaimed expert on Barry Manilow and Little House on the Prairie, Ray Ellin is a host, comedian, producer, and writer. He is the host of the upcoming tv show Trivia Truck, and the upcoming podcast Wild Night Nights on the Prairie.Ray was an executive producer of Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, which wrapped its third season right before the NYC lockdown. He was profiled on Dateline NBC, where it was discovered that his blood pressure actually drops when he’s onstage. Ray was the host of the all-new Gong Show Live, a resurrection of the legendary 70s talent competition, and he was the popular host of Late Net with Ray Ellin, the groundbreaking comedy/variety show to simultaneously combine both in-studio and interactive online audiences, live. The show featured A- List celebrities, top comedians, and musical guests including Chevy Chase, Hank Azaria, Leonard Nimoy, Paul Shaffer, Fran Drescher, and more. Ray was also the host/writer of the tv shows New York Now, Brain Fuel, and The Movie Loft. Ray produced and directed the film The Latin Legends of Comedy, which he sold to 20th Century Fox. The film came in third in per-screen average during its limited theatrical release. Ray is the owner of Aruba Ray's Comedy Club on the island of Aruba. The venue recently celebrated its nine-year anniversary, and does approximately 100 shows a year, featuring top US comedians on each show (including Ellin). The wildly successful venue is rated Number One on TripAdvisor for ‘Best Show’ and ‘Best Nightlife Activity.’Ray co-starred in the romantic comedy “Killing Cinderella,” has appeared on numerous television programs, and has been featured in many tv commercials including those for Volkswagen, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser.Ray is a regular performer and host at the NY Comedy Club and Comedy Cellar in New York City.
- Wed | January 6th - 7:00PM | Upper West Side
- Yurie Collins: PEOPLE DIFFERENT
- Yurie Collins is one of the leading forces bringing stand-up comedy to a new generation in Japan. As a bilingual comedian of English and Japanese heritage, she has built a devoted following in both Japan and the United States. Following the success of the Monsters of Tokyo U.S. tour—which sold out multiple cities across America—Yurie now embarks on her first-ever U.S. solo headlining tour: People Different The tour follows the release of her debut English-language special, Tokyo Glitch, and her first Japanese-language hour, This Is Me., which surpassed 100,000 YouTube views in its first two days. Drawing on her experiences growing up as a half-Japanese woman in Japan and navigating life between two cultures, Yurie's personal yet universally relatable storytelling has made her one of the most exciting new voices in international comedy.
- Tue | January 12th - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Tue | January 12th - 9:30PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Tue | January 12th - 10:30PM | East Village
- Stand-Up On The Spot
- Stand-Up On The Spot with Jeremiah Watkins was recently featured in "GQ Magazine" as one of the “Five Funniest Nights in America”...
- Thu | January 14th - 7:30PM | Upper West Side
- Alyce Chan
- Alyce Chan is a nationally touring stand-up comedian and creator of the viral series "If Adults Acted Like Kids," which has reached millions of viewers and helped grow her audience to a million followers across social media. Recently featured on NPR’s "All Things Considered," Alyce is known for her dry wit and hilariously honest observations on immigrant upbringing, marriage, motherhood, and midlife. A Boston Comedy Festival finalist and New York Comedy Festival performer, she has been selling out comedy clubs across North America, including a recent sold-out, 500-seat headline show at the Irvine Improv. Her work has also been featured on ABC, Hulu, "The Drew Barrymore Show," and "The Tamron Hall Show".
- Sun | January 17th - 5:00PM | Midtown
- Pedro Gonzalez (En Español) - Grabación de Especial
- De Colombia para el mundo, Pedro se destaca como el primer inmigrante latinoamericano en hacer stand up en Late Night TV de EEUU. Pedro le roba el corazón al público, y el trabajo a comediantes menos talentosos, entreteniéndolos con sus experiencias como inmigrante, esposo y papá.
- Tue | January 19th - 7:30PM | Upper West Side
- Double Edged: James Pontillo and Rachel Lenihan
- James Pontillo is a comedian from Queens New York . He is also producer of the monthly IOU comedy show in Williamsburg and one of the producers of New York Comedy Club Roast Battle . He does comedy all over the city and recently opened for Joey Gay and Dave Sirus at The Philadelphia comedy club . He is also one of the countries top roasters and main events roast battle often . He’s recently performed at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles , Skankfest in Brooklyn and will be appearing at Fairfield Comedy Club in a few weeksRachel Lenihan is a stand-up comedian, writer, and visual artist based in New York City. Her comedy has been described by humor columnist Sean J Patrick Carney as being "" Tight, devastatingly awkward, and reminiscent of great one-liner comics such as Steven Wright, but with a millennial twist."" Rachel was the Writer's Assistant for the Chris Gethard Show. She performed stand-up as the opening act for Chris Gethard and was a finalist in Caroline's on Broadway's March Madness stand-up Competition of 2020. That same year Rachel was featured in Metropolitan Magazine as a “Talented Young Comedian”.
- Tue | January 19th - 9:45PM | Upper West Side
- Double Edged: Michael Good and Nikhil Mehta
- I am originally Florida-born but now based in New York City. I host a podcast called Morning Good and produce a weekly show called the Comedy Gallery at Solas Bar.Nikhil Mehta is an NYC-based stand-up comedian and freelancer.
- Sun | January 24th - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Shawn Chidiac
- Shawn Chidiac is bringing his sold-out show to the USA.Shawn Chidiac is the man behind @myparents_are_divorced and all the voices that come with him. Lebanese, born in Canada. Raised in Dubai by a single mum. Followed by over 1.1 million people across social media who watch him turn into other people, the accents, the characters, the impressions that feel like someone from your own family. With his mass of online success it has allowed him to sell out venues such as Dubai Opera.Live, he does it right in front of you. He writes every word himself. The characters come out, the accents land, and stories from his own mixed-up childhood turn into jokes that feel like they're about yours. That's the whole idea.
- Tue | January 26th - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Tue | January 26th - 9:30PM | Midtown
- Jessica Kirson Live in New York
- Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
- Tue | February 9th - 10:30PM | East Village
- Stand-Up On The Spot
- Stand-Up On The Spot with Jeremiah Watkins was recently featured in "GQ Magazine" as one of the “Five Funniest Nights in America”...
- Thu | February 11th - 9:45PM | Upper West Side
- Anesti Danelis
- Anesti Danelis is an award-winning Canadian musical comedian who creates live comedy shows, original songs, and viral online videos. He began in musical theatre before moving into sketch comedy, improv, and solo performance.His breakthrough came with his musical comedy show "Songs for a New World Order," which premiered at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2017 and was recognized among the top eight comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2018. In 2019, he attracted international attention for a viral video in which he sang a song to announce his resignation from Starbucks.Anesti has performed at Just for Laughs Montreal, appeared in televised performances at the CBC's Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and been featured on CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters. His other live shows include "Six Frets Under," "This Show Will Change Your Life," and "Artificially Intelligent." The latter earned awards from The Second City and Toronto Fringe audiences in 2024.His comedy often draws on everyday anxieties, family experiences, identity, and modern culture, blending relatable storytelling with catchy musical numbers and unexpected, darkly absurd punchlines.
- Fri | February 26th - 6:00PM | East Village
- Sweet Tea: A Comedy Show Celebrating Black Women
- In partnership with the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest, Thyme & Again Comedy presents: "Sweet Tea - a soulful blend of sisterhood, culture, and real talk, steeped in humor and served with a twist of sass!"This show features a lineup of the hottest Black women in comedy. We promise an evening where the tea is served hot and the jokes pour nonstop. From love and relationships to family, careers, and the beautiful chaos of everyday life, these hilarious women are spilling it all, unfiltered, unapologetic, and absolutely unforgettable.Come for the laughs. Stay for the sisterhood. Leave with a little tea to spill of your own.
- Sun | March 21st - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Eric D'Alessandro
- Eric D’Alessandro is a charismatic New Yorker with an unfiltered sense of humor. His unique style, influenced by his Italian-American heritage, spins relatable narratives that resonate with everyday Americans. Starting with his early work on YouTube, Eric has developed a diverse portfolio which includes sketches, celebrity impressions, and comedic songs. His authentic characters, both live-action and animated, have garnered widespread acclaim. In particular, Eric's video "Where It Was" has amassed over 45 million views and has led to multiple film and television appearances. Eric frequently contributes to podcasts, including Barstool Sports' KFC Radio, Growing Up Italian, Jeff FM and The Dr. Drew Podcast. Eric routinely performs to sold-out stand-up crowds. Notable venues that have hosted Eric include The Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ; New Jersey’s Count Basie Theatre; NYCs Town Hall; the 1,900-seat St. George Theater in Staten Island, NY; and The Paramount in Huntington, NY. Eric's first comedy special, "Eric D'Alessandro: I Don't Understand", is now streaming on Hulu.
- Thu | March 25th - 7:30PM | Upper West Side
- Eric D'Alessandro
- Eric D’Alessandro is a charismatic New Yorker with an unfiltered sense of humor. His unique style, influenced by his Italian-American heritage, spins relatable narratives that resonate with everyday Americans. Starting with his early work on YouTube, Eric has developed a diverse portfolio which includes sketches, celebrity impressions, and comedic songs. His authentic characters, both live-action and animated, have garnered widespread acclaim. In particular, Eric's video "Where It Was" has amassed over 45 million views and has led to multiple film and television appearances. Eric frequently contributes to podcasts, including Barstool Sports' KFC Radio, Growing Up Italian, Jeff FM and The Dr. Drew Podcast. Eric routinely performs to sold-out stand-up crowds. Notable venues that have hosted Eric include The Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ; New Jersey’s Count Basie Theatre; NYCs Town Hall; the 1,900-seat St. George Theater in Staten Island, NY; and The Paramount in Huntington, NY. Eric's first comedy special, "Eric D'Alessandro: I Don't Understand", is now streaming on Hulu.
- Wed | March 31st - 6:00PM | East Village
- Eric D'Alessandro
- Eric D’Alessandro is a charismatic New Yorker with an unfiltered sense of humor. His unique style, influenced by his Italian-American heritage, spins relatable narratives that resonate with everyday Americans. Starting with his early work on YouTube, Eric has developed a diverse portfolio which includes sketches, celebrity impressions, and comedic songs. His authentic characters, both live-action and animated, have garnered widespread acclaim. In particular, Eric's video "Where It Was" has amassed over 45 million views and has led to multiple film and television appearances. Eric frequently contributes to podcasts, including Barstool Sports' KFC Radio, Growing Up Italian, Jeff FM and The Dr. Drew Podcast. Eric routinely performs to sold-out stand-up crowds. Notable venues that have hosted Eric include The Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ; New Jersey’s Count Basie Theatre; NYCs Town Hall; the 1,900-seat St. George Theater in Staten Island, NY; and The Paramount in Huntington, NY. Eric's first comedy special, "Eric D'Alessandro: I Don't Understand", is now streaming on Hulu.
- Sun | April 11th - 5:00PM | Midtown
- Atul Khatri
- Can Indian CEOs be funny?Yes. Meet Atul Khatri, a middle-aged ex-CEO-turned-comedian who quit his job in 2016 and now makes a living making people laugh harder than they ever have. Please watch his comedy special on Netflix as part of “Comedians of the World” which featured the globe’s top 47 comedians.Bringing his 55+-year-old perspective with every show, Atul starts this brand new show with how he is grateful to his audiences who buy tickets and come out to support live comedy. He then shares his experience about influencing and attending the “Wedding of the Century” alone without his wife. Atul then talks about how he lost 5 of his best friends who migrated to the USA after graduation and their stories whenever they visit India. He then talks about his experiences of how the USA has turned from the land of opportunities to the land of gratuities. His fun set includes his relationship with his 4-year-old grandson, his Indie dog Mr Butter Khatri, who one day will have more Instagram followers than him. So, after 30+ years of marriage and surviving 2 children and 1 grandchild, Atul can proudly proclaim that he is “Well-Trained.”CNN-IBN rated him as one of the 'Top Comedians of India.' Join in as he makes fun of super-relatable observations and situations from all walks of life, truly making it a show for everyone and why he is known as the OG of the Indian comedy scene.