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Best Comedy & Stand-up This Month

in New Haven

October 2024

David Sedaris at Shubert Theater

David Sedaris

David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor. Much of his humor is drawn from his unconventional North Carolina upbringing, his varied stream of odd-jobs (Christmas elf at Macy's, anyone?) and plays to his self-deprecating strengths, and now often concerns his life today in France with his partner.

Leslie Jones at College Street Music Hall

Leslie Jones

Saturday Night Live talent and Emmy award nominee Leslie Jones is hitting the road later this year in her hilarious new tour! After three seasons on the famed sketch show, Jones is now host of Supermarket Sweep and a big name in Hollywood. Don't miss your chance to see Leslie Jones live as she brings her new material on the new tour, Leslie Jones: Live.

Michael Blackson at Stress Factory Comedy Club

Michael Blackson

Michael Blackson has been named as one of the most original stand-up comics in the country after making a name for himself in Ice Cube's hit comedy film, 'Next Friday'. Having been inspired by the incredible Eddie Murphy, the African king of comedy has been entertaining audiences all over the world for more than a decade!

DL Hughley at Stress Factory Comedy Club

DL Hughley

Star of 'The Hughleys,' contributor to The Jay Leno Show, actor, commentator, radio host and author DL Hughley got his start as the host of stand-up comedy show 'ComicView' on BET. He is also known for being part of Spike Lee's stand-up comedy film 'The Original Kings of Comedy' and appearing on Dancing with the Stars in 2013 where he finished in ninth place.