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Quirk's Players Present The Broadway Musical Grease
High school drama club stages classic musical about 1950s teen life

Jersey Shore Star Vinny Guadagnino Bringing Comedy Shows to NY Mall
The reality TV personality will perform live comedy sets at Levity Live in West Nyack next month.
Helium Comedy Club Presents Comedian Steve Hofstetter
Prolific author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter brings his acclaimed stand-up act to Helium Comedy Club.
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Mar. 6, 2026
Comedian Chris Fleming's Hilarious HBO Special Proves Verbosity Can Be Comedy Gold
The funniest comedy special of the year so far, "Live at the Palace" showcases Fleming's wild, word-drunk humor.
Mar. 5, 2026
Comedian Maddy Smith returning to Albany
The Albany Funny Bone will host the 'Wild 'N Out' star for a weekend of stand-up shows.
Mar. 5, 2026
Oswego Players Holding Auditions for 'A Bad Year for Tomatoes'
The community theater group is casting for its April 2026 production of the riotous comedy.
Mar. 4, 2026
SNL Comedian Colin Jost to Perform at Resorts World Catskills
The popular "Saturday Night Live" star will take the stage at the casino on March 28.
Mar. 4, 2026
Musical About Infamous Inmates Coming to NYC
Three-night staged reading of "Luigi: The Musical" to explore violence in American media
Mar. 2, 2026
Comedy Cares Fundraiser Set for Poughkeepsie
Laugh It Up Comedy Club to host event benefiting Sparrow's Nest charity.
Mar. 2, 2026
New Musical 'Bigfoot!' Brings Charm and Silliness to the Stage
The show from comedian Amber Ruffin and director Danny Mefford delivers a heartwarming story of an outcast creature just wanting to fit in.
Feb. 28, 2026
Melissa Barrera to Make Broadway Debut in Titanic Parody Musical
The "Scream" and "In the Heights" star will take on the role of Rose in the new musical "Titanique".
Feb. 27, 2026
Rom-coms are having a moment, from 'Heated Rivalry' to 'Nobody Wants This' and even Broadway
The classic opposites-attract setup is the basis for the new Broadway musical 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' and other popular new romantic comedies.
Feb. 27, 2026
Melissa Barrera to Make Broadway Debut in Parody Musical 'Titanique'
The 'Scream' and 'In the Heights' star will take on the role of Rose in the campy spoof that reimagines 'Titanic' through Céline Dion's music.
Feb. 26, 2026
Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest x Drunk Black History Returns to MOFAD
The popular Drunk Black History show highlights unsung Black pioneers in the culinary and hospitality industries.
Feb. 25, 2026
Salamanca Drama Club to perform 'Sister Act' this weekend
The lively and heartwarming musical comedy promises laughter, music and divine entertainment.
Feb. 24, 2026
Officer Scott: Too Much Isn't Enough! returns to Brooklyn Art Haus
The cult favorite comedy with music blends absurd humor, audience participation, and raw vulnerability into a wildly original theatrical experience.
Feb. 22, 2026
Comedian Davey Ash dies, daughter shares emotional tribute
Ash was a regular performer at Liverpool's Hot Water Comedy Club.
Feb. 22, 2026
Operation Mincemeat Cancels Sunday Evening Performance
The Broadway musical will perform a free livestream concert instead.
Feb. 21, 2026
Ronny Chieng, John Oliver, Iliza Shlesinger to Headline Garden of Laughs
The annual comedy fundraiser event will make its debut at Radio City Music Hall.
Feb. 18, 2026
Emmy-Winning 'Daily Show' Writer Matt Koff Debuts New Comedy Special 'Cat Man'
The seven-time Emmy nominee's second hour of comedy explores divorce, middle-age, and the world's bias against men with cats.
Feb. 14, 2026
Comedy Legend TK Kirkland Shares Mentorship Secrets
TK Kirkland discusses his long career, helping launch other comedians, and his new focus on teaching entrepreneurship through government contracting.
Feb. 13, 2026
Comedian's New Show Tackles Breakup Baggage
"Comedy 42" explores the aftermath of a one-sentence breakup text.
Feb. 11, 2026
Savage Comedy Show Returns to Logan's Run in Brooklyn
Free comedy show featuring top NYC talent every second Thursday