Here’s a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 9-12, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers. You can send information on shows to [email protected] for consideration in future columns.
Atlantic City
Atlantic City Comedy Club (located inside the Tropicana, 2831 Boardwalk). Thursday, April 9 at 8:00pm -> Alex Gorge, Dj Collins, Nonye Brown-West, Rus Gutin. Friday, April 10 at 8:00pm -> Divya Gunasekaran, Igor Martinez, Zach McGovern, Rus Gutin. Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm -> Jenny Zigrino, Eagle Witt, Derek Humphrey, Rus Gutin. Saturday, April 11 at 9:00pm -> Jenny Zigrino, Eagle Witt, Derek Humphrey, Rus Gutin. Sunday, April 12 at 7:00pm -> Sunday Night Comedy
Avenel
Avenel Performing Arts Center (150 Avenel Street in Avenel, NJ). Saturday, April 11 at 8:00pm -> Tara Cannistraci
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Bergenfield
The Basement at Tommy’s (32 S Washington Avenue in Bergenfield, NJ). Friday, April 10 at 7:00pm -> Comedians Channelling Legends (comics pay tribute to their comedy idols) with Dave Beckles Jr channelling Tracy Morgan; Tanya Lewis channelling Stephen Wright, Alex Kollar channelling David Attell; Sue Holbrook channelling Sam Kinison; Rich E Duggan channelling Jim Gaffigan; and Taury Seward channelling Rodney Dangerfield. Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm -> John McClellan & Friends
Carteret
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center (46 Washington Avenue in Carteret, NJ). Sunday, April 12 at 7:00pm -> Amit Tandon
Jersey City
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club @ Dorrian’s Jersey City (555 Washington Boulevard in Jersey City, NJ). Thursday, April 9 at 8:45pm -> Lucas Connolly, Olivia Carter, Paul Ollinger, Adam Mamawala, Natan Badalov, Dylan O’Keefe, Ed McGowan. Host Spencer Wright. Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm & 9:45pm -> Rich Kiamaco, Chris Scopo, Lucas Connolly, Lilly Lester, Aaron Rosen, and Ted Barton. Hosts Tom Delgado and Spencer Wright. Saturday, April 11 at 6:30pm & 9:00pm -> Julia Kastner, Lucas Connolly, Marty Cunnie, Chris Scopo, Myo Kaplan, Dylan O’Keeffe. Hosts Rich Kiamco and Ivory Fields
Newark
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) (1 Center Street in Newark, NJ). Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Jerry Seinfeld
New Brunswick
State Theatre New Jersey (15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ). Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm & 10:00pm -> Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect Tour
The Stress Factory Comedy Club (90 Church Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey). Thursday, April 9 at 7:30pm -> La’Trez Anderson. Friday, April 10 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Harry Settel aka Lil’ Sasquatch. Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Harry Settel aka Lil’ Sasquatch. Sunday, April 12 at 7:00pm – Jon Bramnick with Vinnie Brand
Point Pleasant
Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club (518 Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant, NJ). Thursday, April 9 at 8:00pm -> Jon Currie. Friday, April 10 at 8:00pm -> Frank Favia. Saturday, April 10 at 8:00pm -> Erica Spera
Princeton
Catch A Rising Star (102 Carnegie Center in Princeton, NJ). Friday, April 10 at 8:00pm ->Lana Siebel. Saturday, April 11 at 7:30pm -> Lana Siebel
McCarter Theatre (91 University Place in Princeton, NJ). Thursday, April 9 at 7:30pm -> Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour
Ocean Grove
Jersey Shore Arts Center (66 S Main Street in Ocean Grove, NJ). Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm -> ComedySportz Jersey Shore
