The Stand Unveils Lineup for the New York Comedy Festival
The festival also offers an exclusive preview of The Stand’s new Chelsea Market outpost, with shows running throughout the week.
The Stand Comedy Club & Restaurant has unveiled its programming for the 2025 New York Comedy Festival, featuring a slate of comedians and special events across multiple venues — including its flagship in Union Square, a pair of marquee shows at the Gramercy Theater, and the first public performances inside its forthcoming Chelsea Market location, slated to open officially in early 2026.
At the Union Square location, highlights include:
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November 9: New York Comedy Festival Presents: Saaniya Abbas – Hellarious
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November 12: Tunnel to Towers Fundraiser featuring Michael Longfellow, Mark Normand, Jim Florentine, Mike Vecchione, and more.
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November 13: Knockouts Comedy hosted by Sammy Weiser with Usama Siddiquee, Maddy Smith, Josh Adam Meyers, and others.
On November 10, The Stand will produce two major shows at the Gramercy Theater:
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Man of the Year with Joe List and Friends, including Dan Soder, Robert Kelly, Mark Normand, and Kerryn Feehan
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Schtick or Treat, returning for the first time since the pandemic, hosted by Mark Normand and Matt Ruby, featuring comedians performing in character as other famous comics.
The festival also offers an exclusive preview of The Stand’s new Chelsea Market outpost, with shows running throughout the week:
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November 11: Celebrity Drop In hosted by Anna Roisman and Ben Fisher
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November 13: Walter Masterson Trolls America
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November 15: Ed Bassmaster Live
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November 16: NYCF Headliner: Dauood Naimyar
Tickets for all events are available through The Stand’s complete programming calendar at thestandnyc.com.
In addition to its flagship shows and its special Gramercy Theater shows, the New York Comedy Festival The Stand is also popping up during the festival at 407 W 15th St.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM CURTAIN CALL'S SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN (7/09-7/19) |
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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Kweskin Theatre (8/06-8/15) |
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Guys & Dolls Kweskin Theatre (6/05-6/27) |
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Barry and Bette! The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society (6/27-6/28) |
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Dolls and Guys: A Gender-Bending Broadway Evening Music Theatre of CT (6/27-6/27) |
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Meghan Trainor with special guest Icona Pop! Mohegan Sun (7/04-7/04) |
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Matteo Bocelli - Falling In Love World Tour Levitt Pavilion (7/10-7/10) |
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Xtreme Comedy Starring STEVE MARSHALL Cabaret On Main Theater (6/27-6/27) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Ridgefield Playhouse (11/27-11/27) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Warner Theatre (6/26-6/26) |