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New York Comedy Festival 2011

See Top Comics Including Tracy Morgan, Louis CK, Wanda Sykes, and More

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Joel McHale New York Comedy Festival
Take your pick of great comedy shows from November 9-13, 2011 as The New York Comedy Festival kicks into high gear with top comedians performing at venues around the city.

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
Thursday, November 10, 2011
  • Wanda Sykes at Town Hall
  • Louis CK at The Beacon Theatre
  • Michael Ian Black at Bowery Ballroom
Friday, November 11, 2011
  • Bill Burr at Carnegie Hall
  • John Pinette at Town Hall
  • Tracy Morgan at The Beacon Theatre
  • Louis CK at The St. George Theatre
Saturday, November 12, 2011
  • 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
Sunday, November 13, 2011
  • 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

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