Comedy

May 5: Ryan Hamilton This comic from the Midwest with the squeaky-clean persona recently opened for Jerry Seinfeld at Carnegie Hall.  Rolling Stone has named him one of the “Five Comics to Watch.” $20+. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, 914.739.0039; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com

May 5: Marion Grodin An improvisational comic who talks about parking tickets and her love of cake, she’s shared the stage with Lewis Black, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, and Robin Williams. $20. Carmine’s Comedy Club inside Umberto’s Restaurant, 2245 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, 845.464.1572; www.carminescomedyclub.com

May 18: Nick Swardson A funny man who started out writing comedy shows, he’s performed in movies such as That’s My Boy, Blades of Glory, and The Ridiculous 6 starring Adam Sandler and Will Forte. Recently he’s starred in a stand-up special on Comedy Central. $42.50. The Egg Center for the Performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, 270 State St, Albany, 518.473.1845; www.theegg.org

Our Digital Partners

Learn how to become a digital partner ...

Our Best of Hudson Valley ballot is open through January 31!

Our Women in Business Awards event is December 5!

Holiday flash sale ... subscribe and save 50%

Limited time offer. New subscribers only.