Alex Edelman, Chris Fleming, the Basement Yard duo and a “Strangers With Candy” reunion are among the highlights of the New York Comedy Festival lineup that will unfold across the five boroughs in November.
Margaret Cho, Louis C.K., Hannah Berner, Pete Holmes, Nurse John, Morgan Jay, Ismo, Trevor Wallace and more are also on the bill. The event will mark its 21st edition this year. It’s the longest running annual comedy festival in nation, per founder and festival owner Caroline Hirsch.
Hirsh called this year’s roster “a dynamic mix of global headliners and rising voices that reflect where comedy is right now and where it’s headed. We’re proud to continue to bring New York City the very best of the best. In a constantly shifting landscape, we stay committed to spotlighting new voices, championing fresh perspectives, breaking form, and shaping a festival that sets the standard both creatively and commercially.”
Among those newer voices are the podcast duo the Basement Yard, aka longtime friends Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez.
“I have no idea how many planets had to align for this opportunity to be given to two kids from Queens but we are so excited and will give New York the best possible show we can,” Santagato said.
The New York Comedy Festival will also encompass the fundraising event Stand Up for Heroes, which benefits the Bob Woodruff Foundation and has become a staple of the event. The organization, which has raised $113 million since 2007, supports veterans and military families.
Another highlight of the event will be the reunion of the comedy trio behind “Strangers With Candy,” the cult fave 2005 indie film starring Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello.
Tickets will be on sale July 21. The event runs Nov. 7-16.
Here’s the New York Comedy Festival lineup announced so far:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
● 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM – Ryan Long at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel New York
● 8:00 PM – Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour at The Beacon Theatre
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
● 7:00 PM – A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Cancellation of Strangers with Candy with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris at Town Hall
● 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM – Ryan Long at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel New York
● 7:00 PM– Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male at Beacon Theatre
● 8:00 PM – Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour at Carnegie Hall
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
● 7:00 PM – Ismo: Woo Hoo! World Tour at Town Hall
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
● 7:00 PM – Yohay Sponder: Self Loving Jew at Town Hall
● 7:00 PM – Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour at The Beacon Theatre
● 8:00 PM – The Basement Yard: From the Basement to the World Tour at Madison Square Garden
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
● 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM – Michael Blackson: America Is Fkd Comedy Tour at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel NY
● 7:00 PM – Pete Holmes: The PETE HERE NOW Tour at Town Hall
● 7:30 PM – Louis C.K. Ridiculous at The Beacon Theater
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
● 6:00 PM – Alex Edelman at Carnegie Hall
● 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM – Michael Blackson: America Is Fkd Comedy Tour at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel NY
● 7:00 PM – Margaret Cho: Choligarchy at Town Hall
● 7:30 PM – Louis C.K.: Ridiculous at The Beacon Theater
● 8:45 PM – Chris Fleming at Carnegie Hall
(Pictured: Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello at the 2006 premiere of “Strangers With Candy”)
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