STAND-UP COMEDY

New Jersey isn’t the kind of place that packs it in when the temperatures drop. If anything, the Garden State seems to lean into...

In a small, dimly lit comedy club in Hoboken, a group of aspiring comedians takes to the stage, eager to make their mark on the world of stand-up comedy. With nerves jangling and adrenaline pumping, they deliver their carefully crafted jokes and punchlines, hoping to elicit laughter and applause from the audience. Among them is Sarah, a 20-something from Jersey City with a quick wit and a knack for observational humor. Despite her nerves, she takes the stage with confidence, drawing on her own experiences and observations to deliver a set that leaves the audience in stitches. Next up is Mike, a former accountant from Newark who discovered his passion for comedy late in life. With his...

Brett Goldstein’s stand-up special “Second Best Night of Your Life” premiered on April 26 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO and is now available to stream on Max and Sunset There’s something special about a night of comedy — especially when it's filmed right in our own backyard. Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, and comedian Brett Goldstein, best known for his fan-favorite role as Roy Kent on Ted Lasso, has officially stepped back into the spotlight as a stand-up comedian. His debut HBO stand-up special, Second Best Night of Your Life, premiered Saturday night, April 26, and New Jersey played a starring role behind the scenes. A Comedic Home Run Filmed in the Garden State Before audiences across the...