New York Comedy Club Stamford announces 6 shows, including Annie Lederman
New York Comedy Club Stamford announced Raanan Hershberg, Balkan Comedy Night, Nick Simmons, Corey O’Brien, Monroe Martin, and Annie Lederman this week. Tickets are on sale now at stamford.newyorkcomedyclub.com.
Raanan Hershberg
New York Comedy Club Stamford • 230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901
April 9, 2026
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Raanan Hershberg

Raanan has performed his high-energy, joke-packed comedy on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late, Late Show with James Corden, After Midnight on CBS, and Comedy Central. His second to last special ‘Jokes from the Underground’ was included in the New York Times ‘Best Comedy of 2022’, where critic Jason Zinoman called it the funniest YouTube Special of the year, and said ‘his punchy and deliriously funny club comedy made me laugh after second and third viewings.’ His last special BRAVE also received a rave from the New York Times and was included in their ‘Best Comedy of 2023’. Raanan performs all over the world and is a regular at The Comedy Cellar.
Balkan Comedy Night ft: Yannis Pappas, Ljubica Popovic, Ryan Radusinovic, Chris Tos, Vic Gjonaj
New York Comedy Club Stamford • 230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901
April 19, 2026
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Balkan Comedy Night ft: Yannis Pappas, Ljubica Popovic, Ryan Radusinovic, Chris Tos, Vic Gjonaj

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Nick Simmons
New York Comedy Club Stamford • 230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901
April 22, 2026
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Nick Simmons

Nick Simmons is a Bronx born comedian and actor that came up in New York City and has since relocated to Austin to further grow his comedy prowess across scenes. Simmons can be seen headlining sold-out crowds across the United States and entertaining his massive audience across socials. While pursuing his craft in New York, Simmons swiftly became a regular at every main club in Manhattan, including the legendary Comedy Cellar, NY Comedy Club, and the Stand NYC. In Austin, Simmons can be seen performing at The Comedy Mothership, The Vulcan, and The Sunset Strip to name a few. Additionally, Simmons co-created and stars in Austin’s first improv-based comedy show ACTING-OFF. Despite his bodybuilder physique, Simmons’ humour is grounded in self-deprecating bits that break the stereotype of the typical “gym-bro”. Proudly from the Bronx, a culturally rich and diverse area, he provides a unique perspective that allows him to connect with audiences of all backgrounds and socioeconomic classes throughout the nation. He is also known for bringing comedy to the fitness space with his “Natty or Not” segments that not only have gone viral on social media, but have been featured on shows such as Inside Edition and drawn interaction from such individuals as Nick Jonas and Matt Rife to name a few.
Corey O’Brien
New York Comedy Club Stamford • 230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901
April 23, 2026
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Corey O’Brien

Corey O’Brien’s Red Tour fearlessly brings sharp, unapologetic comedy to red states, challenging divides while creating a space where everyone—left, right, and in between—can laugh together. Bold, provocative, and uniting, Corey proves humor can bridge even the widest gap. “The Red Tour” is a fearless, boundary-shattering comedy experience that takes a hardcore liberal, gay Democrat into the heart of red states to stir things up—and bring laughter to places where it’s desperately needed. He is thrilled to be here for a BLUE stop! Known for his sharp political wit and unapologetic candor, Corey is on a mission to shake up the status quo, offering a unique blend of controversial humor and bold perspective. In a time when political divides run deep, O’Brien’s “Red Tour” seeks to foster meaningful conversations, challenge stereotypes, and remind us that laughter is universal. No matter how red the state, Corey’s comedy proves that humor can bridge even the widest divides, leaving audiences—whether they agree or not—with something to think about, and more importantly, something to laugh about.
Corey O’Brien is an American comedian, LGBTQ+ advocate and social media creator with over 2 million followers across social media. Best known for his sharp wit and outlandish humor, O’Brien has caught the attention of many A-list stars with his hilarious re-creation videos, including Dua Lipa, Justin Timberlake and the Spice Girls, and has since taken the comedy world by storm. With a natural flair for performance, Corey seamlessly integrates his decade-long dance career into each comedic set, providing his audience with a unique experience each time. O’Brien’s stage shows have been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, with Buzzfeed exclaiming: “Corey’s show is one show you don’t want to miss” while Forbes Magazine has hailed Corey’s performances as “one of a kind!” Prior to comedy, Corey spent years as a professional dancer, dancing alongside artists such as French Montana, Iggy Azalea, Ne-yo as well as on the hit TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Monroe Martin
New York Comedy Club Stamford • 230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901
April 26, 2026
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Monroe Martin

Monroe Martin is a stand-up comedian known for sharp storytelling and deeply relatable comedy drawn from real life, growing up in foster care, navigating dysfunctional families, and turning survival into laughter. His comedy is honest, personal, and effortlessly funny, connecting with audiences through truth instead of gimmicks. You’ve seen Monroe make appearances on some of your favorite TV shows, but live is where he separates himself. He’s a beast on stage, unpredictable, and delivers sets that are hilarious. This is an act you don’t want to miss.
Annie Lederman
New York Comedy Club Stamford • 230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901
May 1 – 2, 2026
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Annie Lederman

Annie Lederman is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer & actress known for her quick-witted observation and uncensored, unapologetic comedic stylings. She is currently on her international ANNIEWOOD Tour. Annie hosts the hugely popular ANNIEWOOD podcast, offering fans an exclusive, weekly peek into her world alongside friends. Anniewood features an impressive lineup of guests, including comedy legends Bill Burr, Nikki Glaser, Marc Maron, and Tim Dillon.
Annie has appeared on Showtime’s hit documentary mini-series, THE COMEDY STORE, LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE, THIS IS NOT HAPPENING, GIRL CODE, CHELSEA LATELY , COMEDY KNOCKOUT, THE SOUP INVESTIGATES, & ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY. She’s a favorite and frequent guest on the hottest comedy podcasts around. You canlisten to Annie’s wild stories and sharp tongue on THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, THE CHURCH WITH JOEY DIAZ, WTF WITH MARC MARON, GOOD FOR YOU WITH WHITNEY CUMMINGS, PLANBRI and many others.
Lederman has also written for some of today’s most popular TV/Film including TruTV’s IMPRACTICAL JOKERS as well as Showtime’s BORAT . Additionally she was a producer and writer on Sacha Baron Cohen’s Showtime series WHO IS AMERICA?
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