Cast & creatives
People behind the production
The New York Comedy Festival is a premier annual event in New York City, founded in 2004 by Caroline Hirsch and produced by Carolines on Broadway. Each year, the festival brings together more than 200 comedians across 100+ shows, spanning all five boroughs and a mix of stand-up, sketch, improv, and variety acts. This year’s festival runs with a schedule of marquee performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Beacon Theatre, and Town Hall, offering fans a chance to see top-tier acts in a concentrated burst of laughter and creativity.