The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 57

(NEWTON, NJ) – The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 57 on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. The lineup includes Myq Kaplan, Joey Kola, Bonnie McFarlane and Mick Thomas.

Myq Kaplan has appeared on The Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent. He has a half-hour special on Comedy Central, a one-hour standup special on Amazon called “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” and a new Dry Bar special called “Live From The Universe,” as well as two podcasts, “The Faucet” and “Broccoli and Ice Cream,” and a book of his jokes illustrated by Ramin Nazer called “Heart Brain Art Train.” His debut album, “Vegan Mind Meld,” was one of the top 10 comedy albums of the year on iTunes, and his latest album, “AKA,” debuted at #1 and was called “invigoratingly funny” by the NY Times! Don’t miss your chance to see this very funny man in action!

As a stand-up comedian for 30 years, Joey Kola’s High energy, spot-on punch lines and fast-paced delivery hit audiences like a comedic freight train. Joey has worked in countless comedy clubs, college campuses, casinos, theaters, cruise ships and corporate events. Joey Kola’s television credits include “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The King of Queens” with Kevin James, “The Martha Stewart Show,” “Comedy Central Presents Joey Kola,” “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend.”

Joey was voted Best TV Warm-Up Comedian by Time Out NY magazine for five years in a row. He has warmed up many shows including The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire with Meredith Viera, The Late Show With David Letterman, The Apprentice and Survivor finales. He is currently seen every day on The Rachel Ray Show.

A nationally known comedian, Bonnie McFarlane’s Her radio and television appearances include an HBO special, two Comedy Central specials, three appearances on Letterman, an appearance on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with Steven Colbert, @Midnight, Comedy Central’s This Isn’t Happening, TruTV’s How To Be A Grown Up, The Howard Stern Show, The Stern Wrap Up Show, and a regular show on Sirius Radio. She has written a Harper Collins best-selling book called You’re Better Than Me. She directed an award-winning comedy documentary about funny women called Women Aren’t Funny, in which she starred alongside Joan Rivers, Rosie O’Donnell, Sarah Silverman, and Maria Bamford. The film is available on iTunes and Amazon. The HuffingtonPost has listed McFarlane as the funniest woman to know. Marie Claire Magazine named her one of the 50 funniest women right now. Paste Magazine chose the podcast she does with her husband Rich Vos as one of the top 10 comedy podcasts out today. It’s called My Wife Hates Me. Her comedy has been called smart, inventive, and edgy. Huffpo called her crowd work “the best in the business.” Interrobang honored her best Twitter account for 2016.

“Mick” is a derogatory term for Irish-American immigrants. Of these Mick Thomas is the funniest. Mick was born and raised in Wexford, Ireland, and his career as a stand-up comedian didn’t take off until he moved to New York City. A natural as an artist and an astute writer, in just a few short years Mick has blown away one club owner after another with his honest and truly original takes on American society and life as a young, driven family man. Mick Thomas regularly entertains audiences across Long Island and Manhattan, and is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after acts in clubs and casinos up and down the East Coast, including The Borgata Hotel and Casino, Stand Up NY, and The Comedy Cellar. Mick has performed with the biggest names in comedy, including Dom Irrera, John Pinette, Jim Breuer, and Greg Giraldo. Mick recently made his American television debut with a show on Gotham Comedy Live on AXS TV.

Tickets cost between $34 and $39 and are available for purchase online starting Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The Newton Theater is located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, New Jersey.

The historic Newton TheatreFounded in 1924, is a beautifully restored 605-seat performing arts center in the heart of Sussex County that presents a diverse program including world-famous musical acts, comedians, family productions, holiday shows and more in an intimate setting. Famous artists such as Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Lyle Lovett, Kansas, Arlo Guthrie, David Cassidy, Jon Anderson, Clint Black, The Bacon Brothers, The Bangles and the Glen Miller Orchestra have all graced the stage.