So much funny, so little time. That’s our motto for trying to catch the many great shows coming to town this week as part of the New York Comedy Festival, which kicks off Wednesday. As a preview, here are our favorite jokes from some of the performers.
For tickets, go to nycomedyfestival.com.
Maria Bamford
Maria BamfordGetty Images“If you’re ever thinking, ‘Oh, but I’m a waste of space, and I’m a burden,’ remember — that also describes the Grand Canyon.”
Performing Saturday at Town Hall
Tig Notaro
Tig NotaroGetty Images“I was diagnosed w/ bilateral breast cancer, and I ended up getting a double mastectomy. And before [that], I was already pretty flat-chested. And I made so many jokes over the years about how small my chest was that I started to think that maybe my boobs overheard me, and were just like, ‘You know what? We’re sick of this. Let’s kill her.’”
Performing Thursday at Town Hall
Marc Maron
Marc MaronGetty Images“Rode in an elevator with Sting. He exuded the need to be recognized. I acted like [I] didn’t. Stung.”
Performing Friday at NYU Skirball Center
Kyle Kinane
Kyle Kinane (left) and Kevin PollakGetty Images“Briefly thought about becoming a father today while laying atop my disposable income during the free time I have in between chasing dreams.”
Performing Wednesday at Union Hall in Park Slope
Eric André
Eric AndreWireImage“I’m writing a screenplay called ‘Oscar Bait.’ It’s about a dying, gay, British aristocrat sold into slavery.”
Performing Saturday at Gramercy Theatre
