Stand-up Comedy: Last News

Sebastian Maniscalco thinks a lot of things in this world just “ain’t right.”One thing that is right though is that the funnyman is about to kick off his nationwide arena ‘That Ain’t Right Tour’ with special guests Pete Correale and Pat McGann.And, he’ll be in New York quite a bit over the course of the 49-show run.That includes five (!) shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden from Sept. 18-22 as well as gigs at Albany’s MVP Arena on Oct.

Instagram video Thursday, captioned “SNL I LOVE YOU … LOOKING FORWARD TO WHATS NEXT!!!”Johnson said “everything was going fine” at her stand-up gig, which featured “SNL” co-stars and writers in attendance before an audience member asked what she was most “looking forward to most” in the upcoming season.“I don’t remember the exact question, all I heard was, ‘me and next season.’ I’m not going to lie to my friends, so I just said, ‘Oh, I ain’t coming back,'” she recalled. “Then I woke up this morning to text messages, phone calls, tags on the internet.

Nate Bargatze regularly sells out arenas, he’s still a joke craftsman at heart.“Right now I don’t have a new hour,” the 45-year-old told the New York Post in an exclusive interview. “So in these final shows on my ‘Be Funny Tour,’ I’m adding a few new things.”The workhorse comic doesn’t have a full hour at the moment because he’s churning out specials at a breakneck pace.His last hour “Hello World” hit Amazon Prime in January 2023; the next one that he recorded in early 2024 is due out sometime later this year, hence the need for new material.And, while other comedians may not enjoy the process, Bargatze revels in it.“The fun part is when you get done taping, you’re like ‘oh my God, what else is there to talk about’ but then you find stuff and get laughs on new jokes.

Seth Meyers and John Oliver aren’t in the studio this year, they’ll be on the Upper West Side.The co-headliner comics just extended their ongoing Beacon Theatre residency and now have five Sunday shows over the next five months at the legendary venue.As of now, the scheduled dates are Aug. 18, Sept.

New York Comedy Festival will return to the Big Apple for ten days of stand-up, sketch, improv and podcasts.Taking place Nov. 8-17, this year’s edition boasts big name headliners like controversial talk show host Bill Maher, unpredictable “SNL” star Tracy Morgan, stand-up comic turned director turned stand-up comic Judd Apatow, insider favorite Dave Attell and the first comic to ever sell out Dodger Stadium, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias.They’ll be joined by J.B.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa located in Atlantic City’s Marina District.Founded just a little over two decades ago in 2003, the 161,000 square-foot entertainment, fine dining, gambling and relaxation destination with surreal, bold seasonal designs has everything a weary traveler could need and more.And, rather than rest on their laurels, the Borgata continues to innovate and stay ahead of the curve.“Last year we completed a remodel and rebranding of the MGM Tower,” Borgata Director of Communications Alex Hennessey told the New York Post. “This year we’ve expanded our iconic outdoor pool with new cabanas, and refreshed menus and spaces at Long Bar and The Metropolitan.”Over a mid-June weekend, the New York Post toured the space after attending a show at the Borgata Casino Event Center and found a lot to love from its brightly lit three entertainment venues, nine exquisite restaurants, four pools, massive casino floor, salon, barbershop and luxurious spa.That’s not to mention their immaculate ocean-view rooms.Or the exciting acts like Duran Duran, Jerry Seinfeld, Boyz II Men, Gabriel Iglesias and Dave Attell dropping into headline their spacious yet intimate showrooms these next few months.Basically, it’s all your vacation love languages rolled into on and when it’s time to go, you probably won’t want to leave.Truth be told, we didn’t.

Netflix stand-up special comes out later this year.DeGeneres made the declaration at her comedy show in Santa Rosa, Calif., on July 1.“This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done,” she said, according to SFGate.When a fan asked DeGeneres if she’ll voice Dory again from “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory,” she replied, “No, I’m going bye-bye, remember.”DeGeneres is currently on her “Ellen’s Last Stand … Up” tour.

isn’t in LA.Comedian, actor, writer and “It’s Everybody’s In LA” host John Mulaney just announced he’ll perform two shows at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14.Later in the summer, the 41-year-old “Big Mouth” and “Oh, Hello” star will headline at Montauk, NY’s Montauk Point Lighthouse on Saturday, Aug. 10.He’ll close his brief summer jaunt with a pair of gigs at Mashantucket, CT’s Foxwood Resorts Casino on Saturday, Aug.

shows.“We have a genius, ladies and gentlemen. He solved the Middle East!” Seinfeld joked.Jerry Seinfeld demolishes anti-Jewish heckler.

Eagle Mountain Casino alleged Friday that the 63-year-old comedian walked out of his show 30 minutes before it was scheduled to end and blamed his security team who could’ve “easily escorted any hecklers out.”The casino said that Lopez “let down his fans and sold out audience” by leaving early. Lopez’s rep responded to the casino’s claims in a statement to The Post.

in a Facebook post.The venue, which holds 2,000 people, revealed Lopez had hired his private security team who could’ve “easily escorted any hecklers out.”A pre-show meeting had also been reportedly held to form a plan in case hecklers did manage to interrupt the show.“He could have provided us an opportunity to allow our security and team to escort any hecklers out since his own private security did not,” the casino said. “George decided to not continue with the show and leave.”Fans on social media confirmed the person who interrupted the show wasn’t a heckler, but instead people showing the “Blue Beetle” actor support.“It was not like he had 100 people heckling him,” one person claimed on Facebook.

Ellen Degeneres is going back to where it all began.From June through August, the whimsical, clean comic turned headline-making ’90s sitcom actor turned Pixar star turned beloved yet controversial daytime talk show host turned (maybe whimsical and clean) comic is touring all over the United States as part of her farewell ‘Last Stand…Up Tour.’Originally, Degeneres only announced four shows; on May 29, she extended the nationwide run. The 66-year-old comedian now has 27 gigs lined up this summer.That includes a set at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, Aug.

Dave Chappelle is at it again.Following a nationwide 2023 tour celebrating his 50th birthday, the “Chappelle’s Show” star is returning to the stage for a pair of gigs at Atlantic City, NJ’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Friday, June 28.According to the venue, show one starts at 7 p.m. Later that evening, Chappelle will return to the stage for an encore 10 p.m.

“Jeopardy!” and “Family Feud” as his favorite game shows.“In my opinion, the gold standard [game show host] is Richard Dawson hosting ‘Family Feud,’ ” he said.“That’s why I wore a vest every episode. That’s my little nod to him.”In addition to game shows, Oswalt has worn many caps in Hollywood, including comedic acting (“Parks and Recreation,” “Community”), voice acting (“Ratatouille”), writing, stand-up (for which he won an Emmy and a Grammy), and dramatic acting. (He’s slated to be in “Sons of Anarchy” creator Kurt Sutter’s next drama, “The Abandons.”)“I like doing it all, but the one that brought me to the dance was stand-up,” he said.“Everything I do is so that I can do more stand-up.” He’s going on tour this summer, with “a whole new hour of material,” he said.

Katt Williams went live on Netflix.Following in the footsteps of Chris Rock, the outspoken comic recorded his live comedy special ‘Woke Foke’ at Inglewood, CA’s YouTube Theater.As expected, the Club Shay Shay vet went hard for an hour taking the Illuminati, Trump, Biden, Ron DeSantis, Nick Cannon and a number of other well-known figures to task as only Katt Williams can.And if you want to see Williams do his thing live, you’re in luck.The 52-year-old comic just announced he’ll perform all over the country on his 2025 ‘Heaven On Earth Tour.’That includes stops at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Friday, March 21, Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday, March 22 and Elmont, NY’s UBS Arena on Saturday, March 29.Can’t wait?As of now, fans can now purchase tickets on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, May 17.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.On Jan.

Steve Martin and Martin Short news this year would be all the special guests they’ve lined up for Season four of Hulu’s “Only Murders In The Building.”(For the record, Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Zach Galifianakis are joining the ensemble).However, that’s not all the funnymen have planned for this year.Martin and Short just announced they’ve added ten shows to their ongoing ‘Dukes Of Funnytown Tour.’The newly added gigs will take place from September through October and includes a night at Brookville, NY’s Tilles Center Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct.

Martin Lawrence is a Bad Boy and comedian for life.The 59-year-old stand-up comic just announced he’s hitting the road for his first tour since 2016 starting this November.Dubbed the ‘Y’all Know What It Is! Tour,’ the “Big Momma’s House” star will hit arenas all over North America from July 2024 through April 2025 with special guests Deon Cole, Adele Givens, Ms. Pat, Desi Banks, Gary Owen and more joining him on select dates.Along the way, Lawrence is scheduled to swing into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Jan.

Nikki Glaser takes no prisoners.On Sunday, May 5, the acerbic comedienne took the stage at ‘The Roast of Tom Brady’ and promptly obliterated Kevin Hart, Rob Gronkowski, Bert Kreischer, Drew Bledsoe and, of course, Brady.And if, after her ballsy performance, you were wondering “how can I see Nikki Glaser live?!” we’re happy to report that she just announced her ‘Alive And Unwell Tour.’From May through December, the former “F Boy Island” host will hit 34 venues all over North America including a gig at Syracuse’s Crouse Hinds Theatre on Friday, Oct. 11.Best of all, ticket prices are quite affordable as of now.At the time of publication, the lowest price we found on tickets was $38 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $40 to $83 before fees.Want to catch the sharp-tongued comic live?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Nikki Glaser’s 2024 ‘Alive And Unwell Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Bill Maher will release a stand-up comedy special, and then it may be stage curtains for the controversial comedian.During a conversation with guest Jerry Seinfeld on his “Club Random” podcast, Maher revealed that while he will continue to host his HBO show “Real Time With Bill Maher,” his forthcoming special may mark the end of his stand-up career.“I’m going to stop doing [stand-up],” he told Seinfeld, 70, on the May 6 episode. “I could go back. I don’t want to make a big announcement or something,” Maher, 68, continued.

Kevin Hart will host the ‘Roast of Tom Brady’ at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum as part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival.However, that’s far from the only gig the 2024 Mark Twain Prize For American Humor winner has lined up this year.From April all the way up until December, the prolific 44-year-old comic will perform at venues all over North America as part of his ‘Acting My Age Tour.’That includes a pair of shows at Westbury, NY’s Westbury Music Fair on June 29 as well as one-offs at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on June 30 and Poughkeepsie, NY’s MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center on July 20.“This one is going to hit different,” Hart shared on Instagram, while describing the tour. “We’re on a different level, a different mindset.”If you want to see what the “Ride Along” star has up his sleeve for his ‘Acting My Age Tour,’ tickets are available for all shows.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find was $16 before fees on Vivid Seats.To be fair, that low dollar amount is a bit of an outlier (hint, hint- it’s for the Tom Brady Roast); other Kevin Hart shows have tickets starting anywhere from $55 to $389 before fees.Hoping to find out how much seats are going for at the venue nearest you?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Kevin Hart’s 2024 ‘Acting My Age Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than

Impractical Jokers but the fun-loving trio have become increasingly practical when it comes to their busy schedules these past few years.“It takes a lot to build the show,” Brian “Q” Quinn told the New York Post in an exclusive interview. “We’re shooting season 11 now; then, we’re shooting season 12.”That’s not all, though.Q — along with his comedy bandmates Sal Vulcano and James “Murr” Murray — are currently on the road hitting arenas, symphony halls, theaters, casinos and performing arts centers all over North America as part of their ongoing ‘Drive Drive Drive Tour’ named after an infamous stunt involving puppets.That includes stops at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on May 5, Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort on July 13, Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July July 19, Saratoga Springs’ Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 20 and Syracuse’s Empower FCU Amphitheater on Aug.