New York Comedy Festival

Taking over venues around the City, including the Beacon Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden and Town Hall, the New York Comedy Festival celebrates comedy in all its forms. The festival spans 10 days and features more than 200 comedians performing in over 100 shows. Margaret Cho, Alex Edelman, Pete Holmes, Morgan Jay and a celebration headed by Stephen Colbert, marking 25 years since Strangers with Candy was cancelled, are among the many highlights. Head to the festival's website for a complete schedule of this year’s shows.