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The Stand Sets Second Annual NY Laughs Festival for June 4-7
The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club will hold its second annual NY Laughs Festival across Lower Manhattan and Union Square from June 4-7. The event adds new venues and a free opening show in Union Square Park.
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The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club will hold its second annual NY Laughs Festival from June 4-7 across Lower Manhattan and Union Square. The lineup includes Jeff Ross, Dave Attell, Andrew Dice Clay, Mark Normand, Bret Ernst, Paul Virzi, Rachel Feinstein, Big Jay Oakerson, Matthew Broussard, Joey Dardano, Emma Willmann, Steve Rannazzisi, Caitlin Peluffo, Usama Siddiquee, Alex English, and additional performers to be announced.
The festival opens with Comedy in the Square, a free outdoor show in Union Square Park from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on June 4. The evening begins with live music in the park's North Plaza before stand-up performances. Last year's edition drew more than 1,000 attendees.
Performances will take place at The Stand, Irving Plaza, Joe's Pub, Pier 57, and St. Marks Comedy Club. The festival also includes a preview of The Stand's new Chelsea Market location, scheduled to open this summer. The event is presented in partnership with NYLaughs, a performing arts nonprofit, and the Union Square Partnership.
The stated mission is to increase access to live comedy and create neighborhood-focused programming. NYLaughs founder Suzette Simon said the festival reflects how comedy exists in New York across different rooms, formats, and audiences, with the goal of creating an accessible and neighborhood-rooted experience.
