Conan O’Brien, Tracy Morgan, John Mulaney headline New York Comedy Festival

This yr’s New York Comedy Competition has introduced its star-studded headlining line-up.

John Mulaney, Conan O’Brien, Jenny Slate, Wanda Sykes and Tracy Morgan are simply a number of the huge names followers can anticipate at venues throughout NYC’s 5 boroughs.

The pageant, which can boast a 200-strong line-up, will open on Nov. 7 and run by way of Nov. 13.

Different confirmed acts embody Jimmy O. Yang, JB Smoove, Bassem Youssef and Jo Koy. The remainder of the line-up might be anticipated to be introduced nearer to the time.

John Mulaney has been introduced as one of many headlining acts at this yr’s New York Comedy Competition.

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Although the pageant is returning for its 18th yr, this yr’s occasion is assured to be a particular one because it’s increasing to Lengthy Island’s Nassau County for the primary time ever, in accordance with the pageant’s web site.

“To come back collectively and expertise the perfect in stand-up comedy and shared laughter is extra necessary than ever,” Caroline Hirsch, the pageant’s founder, mentioned in an announcement, in accordance with The Hollywood Reporter.

Speak present host and comic Conan O’Brien can even be gracing the stage.

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Funnyman Tracy Morgan can even be performing a headlining set.

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“The Competition has grown over the previous 18 years, as we proceed to shine a highlight on the trade’s largest and brightest stars and essentially the most proficient up-and-comers, and attain new and increasing audiences by way of an incredible line-up of proficient and numerous artists,” Hirsch added.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, Aug. 19, at midday EST at nycomedyfestival.com.