This year's line-up is bigger than ever, with many shows to choose from every night -- including big comedy names and up-and-coming talents. In addition to the stand-up shows, Jon Stewart will once again host a special charity event, Stand Up for Heroes: Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Fund, featuring performances by Jim Gaffigan, Ricky Gervais, and Bruce Springsteen.
New York Comedy Festival ticket prices range from just $5 to over $2,500 for VIP tickets to the charity event hosted by Jon Stewart.
2011 New York Comedy Festival Line-up
Wednesday, November 9, 2011- Stand-Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation -- Jon Stewart hosts this benefit event at the Beacon Theatre featuring performances.
- A Tribute to Mike DeStefano with Colin Quinn at Tribeca Performing Arts Center
- Wanda Sykes at Town Hall
- Louis CK at The Beacon Theatre
- Michael Ian Black at Bowery Ballroom
- Bill Burr at Carnegie Hall
- John Pinette at Town Hall
- Tracy Morgan at The Beacon Theatre
- Louis CK at The St. George Theatre
- Kathy Griffin at Carnegie Hall
- Sarah Silverman and Friends at BAM
- Bill Maher at The Beacon Theatre
- Louis CK at The Beacon Theatre
- Norm Macdonald at Town Hall
- Ricky Gervais at 92nd Street Y
- A Discussion with the Saturday Night Live writers at The Paley Center
- JB Smoove at Music Hall of Williamsburg


