Maxamoo Podcast: Comedy in NYC: The Cast, Muslim Funny Fest, Aspergers Are Us, Laughter in the Park, and The Bitch Seat

Lindsay, Liz, and our comedy specialist Elise check-in on the state of comedy performance in New York City. We saw improv (regular and immersive!), sketch, and standup. We also highlight a few recent comedy specials and comedy podcasts we're excited to share with you.

MEETUP NOTICE: We're seeing Classical Theatre of Harlem's Macbeth this comingSaturday, July 23. The show starts at 8 PM at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater, Marcus Garvey Park. Join us! We're gathering before the show for a pre-show potluck with Classical Theatre of Harlem starting at 5 PM. The show is free. No advance tickets are required. Show up anytime, bring a snack, and say hi.

Listen to the episode here:

Shows Reviewed on this Episode:

The Cast at The Magnet Theater, read more about The Cast: Improv Troupe's Appeal: Imagine the 'Friends' Cast Doing 'Game of Thrones' by Elise in the New York Times

Muslim Funny Festival

Asperger's Are Us at Caroline's

Laughter in the Park

The Bitch Seat at QED

Indiefest 2016 at The PIT

Podcasts and specials we review:

Two Dope Queens, the show at The Bell House and the podcast from WNYC

Sooo Many White Guys

Politically Re-Active

Ali Wong: Baby Cobra on Netflix

Shows we're excited about coming up:

Fringe NYC

Punderdome at Highline Ballroom

Brooklyn Comedy Festival, August 22 - 28

Cinder Block Comedy Festival, September 15 - 18

Free Standup Festival, September 9 - 15

Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, September 15 - 17

Small Mouth Sounds, Signature Theater

Men on Boats, Playwrights Horizons

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