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AN ALL STAR EVENING OF COMEDY TO BENEFIT THE WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL

  • Gotham Comedy Club 208 West 23 Street New York, NY, 10011 United States (map)
 
 

HOST COMMITTEE:

Meira Blaustein • Paul Cantelon • Amy Gossels • Tim Blake Nelson • Lori Singer • Bruce Weiss


INVITE YOU TO

Join us at Gotham Comedy Club for this very special STAR STUDDED lineup of comedy legends to BENEFIT The Woodstock Film Festival.

From SNL and Curb Your Enthusiasm to Life & Beth, 30 Rock, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Trainwreck, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Late Show with David Letterman, Netflix specials and beyond, these celebrated comedians have lit up stages and screens around the world.

Don’t miss this ONE-NIGHT-ONLY showcase of comedy brilliance in NYC — all to support the Woodstock Film Festival.

DOORS: 7PM | SHOW: 7:45PM

Please note: this event is nearly sold out. Online ticket sales will close at 5 PM on Monday, November 17th — or as soon as tickets sell out. IF any tickets remain, they will be available for purchase AT THE DOOR in-person only from Gotham Comedy Club for $50 beginning at 7pm when doors open.

PURCHASE TICKETS

COLIN QUINN: Comedian, Actor, and Author, Colin Quinn, has become one of the most beloved voices in comedy. Colin is known for his popular 1990s run hosting Weekend Update on NBC’s iconic Saturday Night Live, hosting Comedy Central’s fan favorite series Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and his critically acclaimed Netflix one-man shows, including Red State Blue StateThe New York Story directed by Jerry Seinfeld, Unconstitutional and Long Story Short, which all had successful Off-Broadway runs. Colin's most recent stand-up special, Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up, which was shot at a 2024 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium in DC, is now streaming on YouTube. Colin created and directed episodes of the hit police procedural satire series, Cop Show, produced with Jerry Seinfeld. Currently streaming on Colin's YouTube channel, the series features guest stars such as Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Buscemi and Amy Schumer. Other directing credits include the HBO MAX documentary/special, Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show, the first production to be shot in NYC during the pandemic.

https://colinquinn.com/   https://www.instagram.com/iamcolinquinn/


GARY GULMAN: Over 30 years in comedy, Gary has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer. Gary has made 5 masterful TV specials for Netflix and HBO Max. Most recently, Gary made his Off-Broadway debut with a 5-week sold out run at The Lucille Lortel Theatre of his critically acclaimed one man show “Grandiloquent” and has been seen co-starring with Amy Schumer in the hit Hulu series, “Life & Beth”. Gary’s first book, “Misfit” for Flatiron books, was released in 2023. Today, Gary is one of the most popular touring comics, selling out theaters around the country including the prestigious Carnegie Hall in NYC. Gary is currently touring with “Misfit: A Gary Gulman Stand Up & Book Tour”.

https://garygulman.com/   https://www.instagram.com/garygulman/


DAVE HILL: Dave is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician originally from Cleveland but now living in New York City, which is great. He has appeared on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer, After Midnight, Full Frontal with Samantha BeeThe TickThe Jim Gaffigan Show, and Would I Lie to You among others. He is the author of 4 books and the new comic book series Dark RegardsDave tours internationally as a headliner and as the opener for Tenacious D and Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers among others. Dave also recently completed 2 sold out NYC runs of his acclaimed solo show Caveman in a Spaceship and is currently the host of 2 podcasts, Axe Lords, a guitar podcast, and a true crime podcast, The Crime Blotter with Dave Hill. Additionally, Dave plays guitar and sings in the rock band Valley Lodge, whose song “Go” is the theme song for HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

https://www.davehillonline.com/   https://www.instagram.com/mrdavehill/ 


MARINA FRANKLIN: Marina is a veteran comedian, actor, writer and host whose long tenure as a stand-up standout at premier comedy venues and festivals around the world – alongside her memorable TV and film appearances and critically acclaimed podcast, Friends Like Us – have made her an in-demand creative force. Marina's onscreen credits include Hulu's Life and Beth, HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, CW Presents One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black FemaleStephen Colbert’s Late ShowThe Jim Gaffigan ShowChappelle’s Show, HBO’s Crashing, and the hit movie “Trainwreck”. Marina’s writing credits include HBO’s “Divorce” and the new Paramount Plus series Crutch. She’s also a fan favorite at international comedy festivals, including the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Scotland’s Glasgow Comedy Festival and Montreal’s Just For Laughs. 

https://marinafranklin.com/   https://www.instagram.com/marinayfranklin/


NICK GRIFFIN: Nick got his start In Kansas City. He was a junior in college and a huge David Letterman fan. Three years later he moved to New York City, learning his craft by doing midnight shows in Greenwich Village. He has toured non-stop for the last thirty years and appeared on ConanThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and eleven times on the David Letterman Show — and is a regular at NYC’s Comedy Cellar. He also has two solo comedy specials, Cheer Up and Absolutely Wonderful, currently available on YouTube. He naps, drinks coffee and writes horror movies in his off time.

https://nickgriffin.net/   https://www.instagram.com/comicnickgriffin/


IRIS BAHR: Iris is an award-winning writer, actor, director and producer. She has written 2 memoirs: Dork Whore and Machu My Picchu and co-authored Book of Leon with JB Smoove. She’s best known for her recurring role on Curb your Enthusiasm, where she plays Rachel Heinemann, Hacks and her series Svetlana, executive produced by Mark Cuban, which she also wrote and directed for 2 seasons. She has toured around the world with her 6 solo shows, including performing at the United Nations and has won The Lucille Lortel Award, Frankie Storytelling award, 2 Drama Desk nominations, Helen Hayes award nom and a UK Stage Award nomination and is founder of NEUROTICA FEST, a 4-day comedy and storytelling festival in NYC, where she resides. Iris is currently starring in a limited series for Amazon. 

https://www.irisbahr.com/   https://www.instagram.com/iris.bahr/


MICHAEL SOMERVILLE: Michael has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman 4 times (8 if you count reruns) and brought his sharp, relatable humor to Comedy Central, VH1, and Bravo. He’s the creator of viral digital shorts with over half a billion views and the voice behind 7 comedy albums streamed worldwide. Known for his clean, witty takes on everyday life, Somerville’s writing has been featured everywhere from Time Magazine to Maxim, and he even moonlighted as Glamour Magazine’s male advice columnist. He’s performed at top festivals like Just For Laughs and Gilda’s LaughFest, and remains a favorite on the corporate circuit for Fortune 500 clients. While generally convivial, he is most fun after coffee.

https://www.michaelsomerville.com/  https://www.instagram.com/michaelsomerville/


SETH HERZOG: Seth is a longtime, beloved NYC comedian. He's currently the resident comedian and sketch performer at the "Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" and has also had roles on NBC's "30 Rock," Comedy Central's "Broad City," "Chappelle Show," "@Midnight," "Stella," & "John Oliver's NY Stand Up Show." Seth was also the lead in the Amazon musical comedy feature film, "Boy Band" and had great turns in the films "Role Models," "Prime," "In the Weeds," "The Ten," and "The Baxter," among others. Seth was also a humorous talking head on VH1 for 10 years and has been hosting and producing one of NY's best monthly comedy shows, “Sweet,” for over years 10 years.

https://thesethherzog.com/   https://www.instagram.com/sethzog/


IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL NOTES:

  • All tables are shared, and seating is first-come, first-served. 

  • Doors open 45 Minutes before showtime

  • All sales are final

  • Lineups are subject to change

(2) beverage minimum per person. Please note this may include alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, but food does not count towards the minimum.

By purchasing these tickets with WFF, you are adhering to the venue’s purchasing policy found here: https://www.gothamcomedyclub.com/purchase-policy 

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