By Mabel Pais

Hasan Minhaj is welcomed by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with a brand-new one-man show, ‘The King’s Jester.’ This one-man show will mark the comedian’s return to his storytelling roots four years following the global success of his Netflix Comedy Special ‘Homecoming King’ which garnered rave reviews and won a 2018 Peabody Award. Hasan Minhaj was the host and creator of the weekly comedy show ‘Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj’ that premiered on Netflix in October 2018. The series explored the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity through his unique comedic voice. The show received a 2019 Peabody Award, a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Motion Design,” and was recognized for a 2020 Television Academy Honor.

In 2017, Minhaj earned rave reviews for his performance hosting the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and for his one-hour Netflix comedy special ‘Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King,’ which earned him a 2018 Peabody Award. A first generation American, Minhaj joined ‘The Daily Show’ (Comedy Central) with Jon Stewart as a correspondent in November 2014, where he was Jon’s last hire. He continued on in that role after Trevor Noah took over as host the following year and remained on the show through August 2018.

He’s the co-founder and chief executive officer for 186K Films that will produce its first feature ‘For The Culture’ with Amazon Studios.  Minhaj is co-writing the script with Prashanth Venkataramanujam and will star in the film.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Victoria Theater Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Stage, NJPAC

Saturday, June 4th at 7:00 PM and 10PM

Sunday, June 5th at 8:00 PM

TICKETS

For Updates & Tickets to the performance, visit NJPAC.org or the NJPAC Box Office at One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

SECURITY & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones will not be permitted in the performance space. For more information, visit NJPAC.org

For COVID Safety protocols, visit the website for updated attendance requirements.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., has the most diverse programming and audience of any performing arts center in the country, and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts.

NJPAC has attracted more than 9 million visitors (including over 1.7 million children and families) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

Get Social! Follow NJPAC Online:

Website:      njpac.org/

Twitter:       @NJPAC

Hashtag:      #NJPAC

Facebook:     facebook.com/NJPAC

YouTube:      NJPACtv

Location and Directions:

For NJPAC location & directions, visit NJPAC.org.

(Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Cuisine, Health & Wellness and Spirituality)