NEW YORK (1010 WINS/AP) -- This year's New York Comedy Festival will be headline by some of the comedy world's biggest stars.
Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher, Kevin Smith, Nicole Byer and Trevor Noah headline the week-long festival that will run from November 4-10.
Over 200 comedians, late-night hosts and podcast stars will perform in more than 100 shows at locations inluding the Beacon Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall and even the Bloomingdale's flagship home.Noah will be headlining the festival's largest venue, Madison Square Garden on November 8.
"Nothing beats being able to perform stand-up comedy in New York to some of the best audiences in the world, and that's what this festival is. I can't wait,'' said Noah in a statement.
According to Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines on Broadway, audiences should expect pop-up events, live improv and sketch comedy, panel discussions, screenings and broadcasts."We've always supported and championed those in the industry, and we're excited to continue to bring the very best comedic talent to entertain comedy fans this November,'' Hirsch said in a statement.Tickets can be purchased on the festival's website and go on sale August 12.