As we’ve already implanted in your brain centers that the New York Comedy Festival is just around the corner, we thought we’d update you with more show news. Wednesday, November 7th the Team Coco and the fest present THE ANNUAL “COMICS TO WATCH” STAND-UP SHOWCASE at Carolines on Broadway. This will be the ninth annual Comics to Watch offering a live stand-up showcase featuring the best and most diverse new talent from across the country and our neighbors to the north. The participants are carefully selected by producers of Team Coco and the festival. TWO comedians who perform at this year’s Comics to Watch will receive a coveted spot performing on TBS’ Conan in 2019. This year’s picks in the showcase will include comedians
Catherine Cohen (New York)
Mohanad Elshieky (Portland)
Robby Hoffman (Los Angeles)
Orlando Leyba (Los Angeles)
Gavin Matts (Vancouver)
Rebecca O’Neal (Chicago)
Corey Rodrigues (Boston)
Julia Shiplett (New York)
Paige Weldon (Los Angeles)
Aaron Woodall (Salt Lake City)
TBS will also be taking over Sony Hall in Manhattan to bring TEAM COCO HOUSE to the festival this year. Team Coco House “will showcase a nightly lineup of comics handpicked by Conan along with podcasts, merchandise, giveaways and special appearances by friends of Team Coco, as well as O’Brien himself.” Soak up as many events as you can at this year’s NYCF! You’ll be glad you did. GO!
Mentions: Show 7:00pm. Buy tickets HERE. Carolines is located at 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. The 2018 NYCF is presented in associaton with TBS. The fest is produced by Carolines on Broadway and made possible by Citi, Sam Adams, iHeart Radio, NYC Media and Entertainment, New York Magazine, New York Post, Rolling Stone, SiriusXM, Variety and Vulture. More 2018 NYCF info at Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.