Joe’s Pub @ The Public Theater
Events at this venue
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Michelle Collins: Wait, Why Don’t I Know You? (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesIf there's one question Michelle Collins has heard after every single stand-up show, it's "Wait, Why Don't I Know You?" She's wondering the same f**king thing. Well, it's time to change that with her brand new show "Wait, Why Don't I Know You?" which combines Michelle's singular off-the-cuff storytelling, lightning fast commentary, Terminator-like audience interactions, songs (her passion), and her signature accompanying slideshow which delivers visual punchlines that make the entire show an unstoppable and at times physically painful comedy experience. Michelle delivers a […]
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HAIRY BUTTHOLE with Youngmi Mayer (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesHairy Butthole is a one-person show featuring Youngmi Mayer based on the Korean saying "If you laugh while crying, hair will grow out of your butthole." The show follows highlights of her life based loosely on her memoir, I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying. It is a sad comedy show designed to make the audience laugh and cry at the same time. $30 + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 9:30PM ET
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Jen Kirkman: I’m Not Trying To Be Funny (but it’s ok to laugh) (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJen Kirkman is back on stage for the first time in five years and only at Joe's Pub with "I'm Not Trying To Be Funny" (but it's ok to laugh). Breaking free from stand-up comedy Jen is reading and telling stories about death, love, Tik Tok, perimenopause, bad therapy, quantum physics, and being a Gen-X woman enjoying living her worst life. Jen is a TV writer, author, and has two critically acclaimed comedy specials on Netflix. $42 + 2 drink or […]
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Jen Kirkman: I’m Not Trying To Be Funny (but it’s ok to laugh) (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJen Kirkman is back on stage for the first time in five years and only at Joe's Pub with "I'm Not Trying To Be Funny" (but it's ok to laugh). Breaking free from stand-up comedy Jen is reading and telling stories about death, love, Tik Tok, perimenopause, bad therapy, quantum physics, and being a Gen-X woman enjoying living her worst life. Jen is a TV writer, author, and has two critically acclaimed comedy specials on Netflix. $42 + 2 drink or […]
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Chloe Radcliffe: CHEAT (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesA solo show from a serial monogamist who is very bad at one of those words. CHEAT is a bitingly funny dissection of one standup comedian's history of cheating in every relationship, and of how suppressing the “bad person” inside of us doesn’t make it go away. (FYI: seeing the show does not make you a cheater…in fact, avoiding it seems way more suspicious...) Written and performed by Chloe Radcliffe Directed by Oliver Butler $30 + 1 food or 2 drink item min. […]
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Chloe Radcliffe: CHEAT (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesA solo show from a serial monogamist who is very bad at one of those words. CHEAT is a bitingly funny dissection of one standup comedian's history of cheating in every relationship, and of how suppressing the “bad person” inside of us doesn’t make it go away. (FYI: seeing the show does not make you a cheater…in fact, avoiding it seems way more suspicious...) Written and performed by Chloe Radcliffe Directed by Oliver Butler $30 + 1 food or 2 drink item min. […]
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Larry Owens: Sondhemia (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesLarry Owens’ Sondheimia is a musical theatre concert event exploring the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. Conceived, arranged, directed by, and starring Larry Owens in a tour de force concert of epic proportions, tackling the most revered catalogue in musical theatre history. Owens is winner of the Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards for A Strange Loop. Television and film audiences will recognize Larry from appearances in Abbott Elementary, Search Party, Big Mouth, High Maintenance, A24’s Problemista, Dumb Money and more. Music […]
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Richard Perez: I Have to Do This (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesA full-hearted, sexually explicit exploration of partnership, vulnerability, and, yeah, love. Told in a series of pantomimed vignettes, I Have To Do This encourages us to lead with our hearts, and to jump — for the net will surely appear… Directed by Charlie Bardey $30 + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 7PM ET
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Larry Owens: Sondhemia (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesLarry Owens’ Sondheimia is a musical theatre concert event exploring the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. Conceived, arranged, directed by, and starring Larry Owens in a tour de force concert of epic proportions, tackling the most revered catalogue in musical theatre history. Owens is winner of the Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards for A Strange Loop. Television and film audiences will recognize Larry from appearances in Abbott Elementary, Search Party, Big Mouth, High Maintenance, A24’s Problemista, Dumb Money and more. Music […]
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Esther Updates Her Book (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesEsther Fallick, Brooklyn’s finest recently blonde trans woman cabaret comedienne, presents ESTHER UPDATES HER BOOK. This hour-long comedy show skewers the state of gender politics on Broadway with a delicious mix of stand-up, musical comedy, and as always, unspeakable beauty. Gay guys are so over-- come watch a trans woman!!! Cast: Esther Fallick, Natalie Walker, and JJ Maley Director: Mack Brown Music Director and Pianist: Farrah Rothman Producers: Esther Fallick, JJ Maley, and The Queer Ensemble Starts 7:30PM ET
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BRIDGET EVERETT & PATTI LUPONE: KNOCKOUTS (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesA concert reading of something new, written by Bridget Everett, Isaac Oliver, Marc Shaiman, Rachel Shukert, and Scott Wittman. Created in collaboration with Patti LuPone. Directed by Teddy Bergman and Scott Wittman. Showtimes: 8/1 @ 9:30PM ET 8/2 @ 8:30PM ET
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BRIDGET EVERETT & PATTI LUPONE: KNOCKOUTS (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesA concert reading of something new, written by Bridget Everett, Isaac Oliver, Marc Shaiman, Rachel Shukert, and Scott Wittman. Created in collaboration with Patti LuPone. Directed by Teddy Bergman and Scott Wittman. Showtimes: 8/1 @ 9:30PM ET 8/2 @ 8:30PM ET
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Christi Somers (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesChristi Somers, praised by The New York Times as “very funny” and named a “must-see” by Time Out New York, returns to Joe’s Pub with a new hour of comedy. She dives into the chaos of childhood, the heartbreak of loss, the contradictions of faith, and the ridiculous beauty of simply surviving. With a mix of sharp writing, theatrical turns, and a kind of honesty that doesn’t stay tidy, her work sits somewhere between stand-up and something more immediate. This hour is alive […]
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Brittany Carney: A Midsummer Night’s Cream (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesBrittany Carney presents: standup comedy, occasionally sipping a glass of milk. That's it, no funny business. Vulture Magazine listed Brittany as a "Comedian You Should and Will Know." Others describe her as "observational," "off-kilter," and once, "scary." Brittany has appeared on HBO's Fantasmas and That Damn Michael Che, and has written for series on Adult Swim. Her debut special, "That is My Horse," is available on YouTube and Prime TV. Brittany was a 2024-2025 Ars Nova Vision Resident Artist, as the curator […]
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Julia Shiplett: AMBIGUOUS (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJulia Shiplett brings her sharp, personal, hilarious solo show to Joe's Pub for the very first time. Blending jokes and stories, humor and heart, AMBIGUOUS explores what it means to have overlapping identities and the messiness that comes with those in-between spaces. Your biracial, queer cousin will love it. $30 + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 7PM ET
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American Sing-Song: Hole! (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesPlug up thy hole! A religious sect in Nebraska wears butt plugs at all times because they believe a wrathful God shall suck the unplugged up, ass-first, to burn on the face of the sun. The crazy thing is… they're right. HOLE! is an epic love story set in the apocalyptic aftermath of The Great Sucking, when the only people left on Earth are the fanatical Nebraskans - and anyone else who happened to be doing butt stuff at the time. $36 […]
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American Sing-Song: Hole! (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesPlug up thy hole! A religious sect in Nebraska wears butt plugs at all times because they believe a wrathful God shall suck the unplugged up, ass-first, to burn on the face of the sun. The crazy thing is… they're right. HOLE! is an epic love story set in the apocalyptic aftermath of The Great Sucking, when the only people left on Earth are the fanatical Nebraskans - and anyone else who happened to be doing butt stuff at the time. $36 […]
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Natasha Vaynblat Is A Childless Freak (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesShould you have kids? Who the hell knows! It took Natasha Vaynblat (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central) years to decide and now she’s doing a comedy show all about it. Join her for an hour of jokes all about the baby decision. Will you leave feeling better about your life’s choices? Who knows! But will there be strange tchotchkes? Of course! Josh Sharp opens the show! $30 + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 9:30PM ET
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Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce: Dukes (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a sold-out DUKES mini-tour and Jane’s SNL debut, comedians Liva Pierce and Jane Wickline are returning to the stage together. Original sketches, songs, and special guests…. it’s something completely new. Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce (DUKES) are a sketch comedy duo based in Brooklyn, NY. Jane got her start on TikTok, amassing over a million followers and starring in Stapleview’s original sketch series. Jane joined the cast of SNL for the 50th season and has had many of her Weekend Update bits go viral […]
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American Sing-Song: Hole! (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesPlug up thy hole! A religious sect in Nebraska wears butt plugs at all times because they believe a wrathful God shall suck the unplugged up, ass-first, to burn on the face of the sun. The crazy thing is… they're right. HOLE! is an epic love story set in the apocalyptic aftermath of The Great Sucking, when the only people left on Earth are the fanatical Nebraskans - and anyone else who happened to be doing butt stuff at the time. $36 […]
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American Sing-Song: Hole! (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesPlug up thy hole! A religious sect in Nebraska wears butt plugs at all times because they believe a wrathful God shall suck the unplugged up, ass-first, to burn on the face of the sun. The crazy thing is… they're right. HOLE! is an epic love story set in the apocalyptic aftermath of The Great Sucking, when the only people left on Earth are the fanatical Nebraskans - and anyone else who happened to be doing butt stuff at the time. $36 […]
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American Sing-Song: Hole! (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesPlug up thy hole! A religious sect in Nebraska wears butt plugs at all times because they believe a wrathful God shall suck the unplugged up, ass-first, to burn on the face of the sun. The crazy thing is… they're right. HOLE! is an epic love story set in the apocalyptic aftermath of The Great Sucking, when the only people left on Earth are the fanatical Nebraskans - and anyone else who happened to be doing butt stuff at the time. $36 […]
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American Sing-Song: Hole! (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesPlug up thy hole! A religious sect in Nebraska wears butt plugs at all times because they believe a wrathful God shall suck the unplugged up, ass-first, to burn on the face of the sun. The crazy thing is… they're right. HOLE! is an epic love story set in the apocalyptic aftermath of The Great Sucking, when the only people left on Earth are the fanatical Nebraskans - and anyone else who happened to be doing butt stuff at the time. $36 […]
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Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesTodd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime, at its core, is a stand-up comedy show. But, this one is backed by a 7 piece band, made up of talented musicians and skilled improvisers. As the audience waits in line, a saxophone player entertains them changing the whole mood of the entire block and foreshadowing what is to come. When the doors open, the crowd enters a dark, dimly lit space reminiscent of a swanky jazz club with cocktail tables draped […]
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Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesTodd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime, at its core, is a stand-up comedy show. But, this one is backed by a 7 piece band, made up of talented musicians and skilled improvisers. As the audience waits in line, a saxophone player entertains them changing the whole mood of the entire block and foreshadowing what is to come. When the doors open, the crowd enters a dark, dimly lit space reminiscent of a swanky jazz club with cocktail tables draped […]
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Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesTodd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime, at its core, is a stand-up comedy show. But, this one is backed by a 7 piece band, made up of talented musicians and skilled improvisers. As the audience waits in line, a saxophone player entertains them changing the whole mood of the entire block and foreshadowing what is to come. When the doors open, the crowd enters a dark, dimly lit space reminiscent of a swanky jazz club with cocktail tables draped […]
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Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesTodd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime, at its core, is a stand-up comedy show. But, this one is backed by a 7 piece band, made up of talented musicians and skilled improvisers. As the audience waits in line, a saxophone player entertains them changing the whole mood of the entire block and foreshadowing what is to come. When the doors open, the crowd enters a dark, dimly lit space reminiscent of a swanky jazz club with cocktail tables draped […]
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Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesTodd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime, at its core, is a stand-up comedy show. But, this one is backed by a 7 piece band, made up of talented musicians and skilled improvisers. As the audience waits in line, a saxophone player entertains them changing the whole mood of the entire block and foreshadowing what is to come. When the doors open, the crowd enters a dark, dimly lit space reminiscent of a swanky jazz club with cocktail tables draped […]
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Comedians Earnestly Singing Musical Theatre (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesZach Schiffman and Reid Pope (famously not BFAs) bring together New York's funniest for an annual celebration of their forgotten dreams. $36 + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 9:30PM ET
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Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce: Dukes (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a sold-out DUKES mini-tour and Jane’s SNL debut, comedians Liva Pierce and Jane Wickline are returning to the stage together. Original sketches, songs, and special guests…. it’s something completely new. Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce (DUKES) are a sketch comedy duo based in Brooklyn, NY. Jane got her start on TikTok, amassing over a million followers and starring in Stapleview’s original sketch series. Jane joined the cast of SNL for the 50th season and has had many of her Weekend Update bits go viral […]
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Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce: Dukes (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a sold-out DUKES mini-tour and Jane’s SNL debut, comedians Liva Pierce and Jane Wickline are returning to the stage together. Original sketches, songs, and special guests…. it’s something completely new. Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce (DUKES) are a sketch comedy duo based in Brooklyn, NY. Jane got her start on TikTok, amassing over a million followers and starring in Stapleview’s original sketch series. Jane joined the cast of SNL for the 50th season and has had many of her Weekend Update bits go viral […]
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Bada Swing! (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesBada Swing! an unforgettable celebration of Bobby Bingus and Tommy Linguini’s illustrious careers, experience a lounge-jazz musical about two disgusting old men like you’ve never seen before! Featuring the two legendary 1960’s crooners, this reunion concert is directed by Emily Olcott, produced by Dana Kreitz, and music by Andy Bell. Starring: Michelle Chan Bennett (UCB, Vulture) and Josh Nasser (Comedy Central, Vulture). $24 + 2 drink or 1 food item Starts 5:30PM ET
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Jeff Hiller Reads (to) You (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJeff Hiller is trying to write a second book and hoping you will listen to the early versions of it at glamorous Joe's Pub. Won't that be fun? I think so. Spoiler, this is Jeff. I've just been speaking in third person up until this point. The writing will hopefully be better than this! $48 + service fee + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 7PM ET
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Jeff Hiller Reads (to) You (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJeff Hiller is trying to write a second book and hoping you will listen to the early versions of it at glamorous Joe's Pub. Won't that be fun? I think so. Spoiler, this is Jeff. I've just been speaking in third person up until this point. The writing will hopefully be better than this! $48 + service fee + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 7PM ET
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Jeff Hiller Reads (to) You (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJeff Hiller is trying to write a second book and hoping you will listen to the early versions of it at glamorous Joe's Pub. Won't that be fun? I think so. Spoiler, this is Jeff. I've just been speaking in third person up until this point. The writing will hopefully be better than this! $48 + service fee + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 7PM ET
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Jeff Hiller Reads (to) You (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJeff Hiller is trying to write a second book and hoping you will listen to the early versions of it at glamorous Joe's Pub. Won't that be fun? I think so. Spoiler, this is Jeff. I've just been speaking in third person up until this point. The writing will hopefully be better than this! $48 + service fee + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 7PM ET
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Jeff Hiller Reads (to) You (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesJeff Hiller is trying to write a second book and hoping you will listen to the early versions of it at glamorous Joe's Pub. Won't that be fun? I think so. Spoiler, this is Jeff. I've just been speaking in third person up until this point. The writing will hopefully be better than this! $48 + service fee + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 7PM ET
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Mike Birbiglia & J. Hope Stein: Jokes and Poems (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesComedian Mike Birbiglia and poet J. Hope Stein team up for an evening of jokes and poems with guests. They are married...to words. $54 + 2 drink or 1 food item min. Starts 7PM ET
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Peru Flores: Puro Veneno (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesEvery villain has an origin story. Actor, comedian, and aspiring telenovela villain Peru Flores is here to tell you his. In a one-of-a-kind show, Peru is ready to walk you through all of the people who have wronged him on his path to villainhood. From his lovesick teenage years in South America to his treacherous attempts at New York City fame, the stories are endless -- and so are the vendettas. Featuring real home video footage, dance numbers, and delicious salsa, PURO VENENO is […]
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Sandra Bernhard: Caught Off Guard (in NYC)
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United States"It’s been a year of playing it cool and I don’t mean in the jazz sense of the word – that would be more than we could dream of. These are crazy, how-low-can-we-go-times and Sandy doesn’t like that vibe! But she’s rising to the occasion, even when she’s Caught Off Guard, which is on a daily basis. If you like staying high, getting carried away on perfumed breezes… Or if your setting is continental, a little sentimental, then Sandy is […]
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