April's Allure in Laughs and Luster at Richmond County Orchestra

Richmond County Orchestra presents April's Allure in Laughs and Luster featuring comedians Mary Dimino, Nanci Richards, Danielle Hernandez and dancers Anna Polyachenko and Sivan Sheli Yakovich. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door.

The Richmond County Orchestra proudly presents "April's Allure in Laughs and Luster," featuring talented comedians Mary Dimino, Nanci Richards, and Danielle Hernandez, alongside the beautiful dancers Anna Polyachenko and Sivan Sheli Yakovich. Secure your tickets now for just $20 in advance or $30 at the door.

Mary Dimino's solo play, "Scared Skinny," is praised by The Wall Street Journal as "riotously funny." She has appeared on NBC's "Today Show," Comedy Central, VH-1, HBO's "Chris Rock Show," and PBS, and has been a warm-up act for "Graham Norton Effect." Additionally, she has featured in sketches on "The Late Show" and "Late Night with Conan O’Brien," as well as in national TV commercials.

Nanci Richards, a lifelong Staten Islander and runner-up for "Favorite Comedian" in the 2014 Staten Island Readers' Choice awards. With 20 years of stand-up experience, she brings laughter to audiences throughout the NYC area.

Danielle Hernandez's humor comes from her Staten Island roots—she attended Moore Catholic High School and graduated from the College of Staten Island. She’s also a Tarot card reader and recently celebrated her one-year anniversary working on the Pete Davidson ferry, which was a great experience!

Anna Polyachenko is a dancer, singer, and actor from Staten Island. Her credits include the National Tour of "Blippi Joins the Band" and performances in "Beauty and the Beats" (an original Disney tribute concert), "Ella Enchanted," "Frozen," and "The Polar Express." She has also danced and sung at various theme parks, including Busch Gardens.

Sivan Sheli Yakovich is a versatile performer with a passion for singing, acting, and dancing. Her strong work ethic and positive spirit shine in the theater, where she creates stories that touch hearts and inspire joy through her performances!

This incredible program is made possible by public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts, as well as our dedicated members and your contributions. We all deserve a good laugh, so come and join us for a spectacular show!