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2024 Highlights

Thank you to all of the talent, industry, our partners, venues, vendors and the tens of thousands of comedy fans who joined us for our 20th anniversary! With more than 200 comedians performing in nearly 400 shows all across the big apple, 2024 was our biggest year ever. We’re thrilled to have shared all the laughter with you and can’t wait to do it again in november 2025!

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What a debut! Congratulations to @wilfredburr on a remarkable Broadway run in Glengarry Glen Ross (@glengarryplay)! Bill brought his signature intensity, sharp timing, and magnetic stage presence to such an iconic role. We couldn’t be prouder to see him shine, to receive so many well-earned rave reviews and to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with such a powerhouse cast in an unforgettable run of this classic production. Bravo to Bill and to the entire cast and crew! Take a bow! #makeNYlaugh #BillBurr #GlengarryGlenRoss

CALLING ALL COMEDIANS! We’re now accepting submissions for this year’s COMICS TO WATCH and CREATORS TO WATCH shows! Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 12. Visit the link in our bio for details.

Our hilarious friend and Emmy-nominated comedian @therealjeffreryross — known the comedy world over as “The Roastmaster General” — will make his Broadway debut this summer! His new theatrical one-man show, “Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride,” which played at the 2023 #NewYorkComedyFestival, will begin previews at the Nederland er Theatre on August 5 before its opening night on August 18 and an eight-week limited engagement through September 29. Hot off the success of his Emmy-nominated performance on GROAT (Greatest Roast of All Time): @TomBrady for @Netflix, Jeff will give audiences a rare glimpse into his inredible life with this show, a hilarious and cathartic comedic experience about life and human resilience. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of one of comedy’s greatest treaures! Don’t Miss It! Tickets available at JeffRossBroadway.com #jeffross #theroastmastergeneral #takeabananafortheride #broadway #broadwaydebut

She’s not just “Mother”—now she’s “Father” too! Atsuko Okatsuka (@atsukocomedy) is thriving in her career but hilariously clueless about adulting basics like doing laundry for 7 years or thinking weddings come before marriage licenses. Today’s your lucky day (despite being Friday The 13th!) — her #hularious new stand-up special “Father” is streaming NOW on @hulu and is full of wild, relatable moments. You have to watch it! #AtsukoOkatsuka #Father #hulu #hularious 🎤🔥

An era is ending. After 16 incredible years, @marcmaron has announced the end of his groundbreaking podcast, WTF with Marc Maron. With nearly 2,000 episodes and over a billion downloads, WTF wasn’t just a podcast — it was a cultural force that redefined the medium. Thank you, Marc, for the raw honesty, unforgettable conversations, and for shaping the podcasting world as we know it. The mics may go quiet this fall, but the impact will echo for ages. #marcmaron #wtfpodcast

Our friend @matteolane’s #hularious new stand-up special — “The Al Dente Special” — is streaming hot and ready to serve on @hulu! It’s perfectly cooked comedy that’s just right — not too soft, not too hard, but just right! So dig in! #matteolane #thealdentespecial #hulu #hularious 🎤🔥🍝

Tonight’s the night! Celebrate the amazing life and hilarious legacy of the legendary Joan Rivers in “Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute” on @NBC and streamin tomorrow on @Peacock! This star-studded tribute show kicked off our 20th anniversary in 2024 at the @apollotheater
to benefit God’s Love We Deliver (@godslovenyc) which provides nutritious meals to those in need. Be sure to tun in — you don’t want to miss out on all the laughs! #makeNYlaugh #JoanRivers #godslovewedeliver #NBC #peacock

Author! Author! Congratulations to our friend @zarnagarg on becoming a @nytimes Bestselling Author with her debut memoir, This American Woman: A One in a Billion Memoir! From escaping an arranged marriage and homelessness in India to conquering the world of stand-up comedy in America, Zarna’s journey has been nothing short of epic. Now she’s telling it all in a hilarious and inspirational book. If you haven’t picked it up yet, what are you waiting for?! This book is filled with laughs, love, and a whole lot of chai. From the streets of Mumbai to stand-up stages the world over, Zarna’s story proves that no dream is too big, and it’s never too late to chase your destiny. We’re so proud of you, Zarna! You’ve inspired us all to bet on ourselves and chase our dreams like the absolute badass you are! #zarnagarg #zarnagargoneinabillion

After months of anticipation, we finally got to see the amazing @nurse.johnn rock a house full of his besties at a sold out @beacontheatre last night. And it was well worth the wait! His hilarious bedside manner and infection humor kept everyone in stitches all night long. Thank you, Nurse John, for making our hearts—and our abs—stronger! #makeNYlaugh #NurseJohn #TheShortStaffedTour

Huge congrats to our friend The Roastmaster General himself @therealljeffross on bringing his hilarious and deeply heartfelt one-man show “Jeff Ross: Take A Banana for the Ride” to Broadway! We were honored to host Jeff for a special three-night run during the 2023 New York Comedy Festival at #TheVenue at @hardrockhotelnyc — and now, we couldn’t be happier, prouder, or more excited to see him on The Great White Way after a summer tour of the show. This show is packed with laughs, love, and legacy — with a title inspired by Jeff’s beloved grandfather’s wise travel advice! Get ready, Broadway — The Roastmaster General is coming in hot! 🔥🎤🎭 🍌 #makeNYlaugh #jeffross #theroastmastergeneral #takeabananafortheride #broadway

Congratulations @natebargatze on being named host of the 77th Emmy Awards, airing Sunday, September 14 on @cbstv.
From winning our “New York’s Funniest Stand-Up” competition way back in 2010 to now hosting one of television’s biggest nights, Nate’s journey has been nothing short of incredible. We couldn’t be prouder — or more excited — to see how far he’s come, and can’t wait to see what he brings to the stage this September! #NateBargatze #Emmy #EmmyAwards #AwardShow #tv

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