By Mabel Pais

HANNAH BERNER, comedian and actress, makes her way to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to bring the audience roaring laughter on Thursday, July 20, at 8 PM.

One of Just for Laugh’s 2022 New Faces, the fearlessly funny Hannah Berner emerged on the comedy scene via social media—directing, editing and acting in videos on Instagram and writing hilarious viral tweets. Fans are obsessed with her two podcasts, ‘Giggly Squad’ and ‘Berning In Hell,’ with over 20 million downloads. She was a cohost on Bravo’s ‘Chat Room,’ as well as a member of Bravo’s ‘Summer House’ for three seasons. She currently performs standup in NYC and at clubs and theaters all around the country.

Hannah Berner was born in Brooklyn, New York and played competitive tennis for the University of Wisconsin. She emerged on the comedy scene by directing, editing, and acting in videos on Instagram and writing viral tweets. She has two podcasts, ‘Giggly Squad’ and ‘Berning In Hell,’ with over 20 million downloads.

She was a cohost on Bravo’s ‘Chat Room,’ as well as a member of Bravo’s ‘Summer House’ for three seasons and has over 2.8 million followers across her social media platforms. She currently performs standup in NYC and at clubs and theaters around the country. In 2022, she was named one of ‘Just For Laughs’ “New Faces Of Comedy” in Montreal. Hannah is an advocate for mental health, animals, and napping. Learn more at hannahberner.com.

TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or the NJPAC Box Office or by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

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SHANE GILLIS, comedian, performs ‘Shane Gillis Live’ at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 28th at 7:00 p.m.

Shane Gillis is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. After winning Philly’s Funniest at Helium Comedy Club in 2016 Shane was named an “Up-Next” Comic at Comedy Central’s 2019 Clusterfest in San Francisco and a “New Face” at the prestigious ‘Just For Laughs’ Comedy Festival in Montreal. In 2021, Gillis released his debut comedy special ‘Shane Gillis: Live in Austin’ on YouTube which has been viewed over 6 million times.

Gillis is one-half of the comedy fan favorite Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. He’s a regular guest on Sirius XM’s The Bonfire, Spotify’s The Joe Rogan Experience, and Barstool Sports KFC Radio. Shane was a writer on Comedy Central’s Delco Proper and co-created, wrote, and starred in the YouTube hit sketch series ‘Gilly & Keeves.’ In October of 2022, Shane and John McKeever partnered with Booklight Entertainment and Outback Presents to produce and release Gilly & Keeves: The Special on gillyandkeeves.tv

Most recently, Shane can be seen playing ‘Gilly’ in the upcoming season of Peacock’s Bupkis opposite Pete Davidson, Joe Pesci, and Edie Falco. Learn more about Shane Gillis at shanemgillis.com

TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or the NJPAC Box Office or calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

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MARLON WAYANS, sometimes outrageous, always audacious, stand-up comic returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 11, for two performances at 7 PM and 9:30 PM.

Wayans has had a long career, from the small screen, notably ‘In Living Color’ and ‘The Wayans Bros.,’ to the big screen with ‘Requiem for a Dream,’ ‘White Chicks,’ and the first installments of the ‘Scary Movie’ series.

Wayans has established quite a career. He can be seen in the hit series Bel-Air, a dramatic take based on the ’90s comedy series The Fresh Prince.

Following his 2018 Netflix special Marlon Wayans: Woke-ish, he’s back on the comedy circuit with his “Microphone Fiend” tour.

Together with his brothers, the actor-screenwriter-producer first entered the comedy hall of fame with projects like In Living Color, Scary Movie, and White Chicks—to name a few. He appears in the critically acclaimed film Air as Michael Jordan’s Olympics coach, George Raveling, alongside Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, and Chris Tucker. Learn more at marlonwayansofficial.com

TICKETS

Tickets for Marlon Wayans can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or the NJPAC Box Office or calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

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The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

NJPAC, located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and 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, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

NJPAC is located at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey; a short walk from the Newark Penn Station stop by Newark-bound PATH Train or Amtrak.

Follow NJPAC Online:

Website:      njpac.org

Twitter:       @NJPAC

Instagram:     @NJPAC

Hashtag:      #NJPAC

Facebook:      facebook.com/NJPAC

YouTube:      NJPACtv

Follow NJPAC’s Standing in Solidarity Series Online:

 Website:     njpac.org/takeastand

Hashtag:       #NJPACTakeAStand

Youtube:        Standing in Solidarity playlist

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