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Kathy Griffin, Wanda Sykes, et al. Set for New York Comedy Festival

| New York City |

August 10, 2011

Kathy Griffin
(© Tristan Fuge)
Kathy Griffin
(© Tristan Fuge)

An initial list of participants has been announced for the New York Comedy Festival, to run in various New York City venues, November 9-13.


Highlights of the festival include Louis CK at the Beacon Theatre (November 10, 7:30pm and 10:15pm); Wanda Sykes at Town Hall (November 10, 8pm; John Pinette at Town Hall (November 11, 7:30pm); Tracy Morgan at the Beacon Theatre (November 11, 8pm); Bill Maher at the Beacon Theatre (November 12, 7:30pm); Kathy Griffin at Carnegie Hall (November 12, 8pm); Sarah Silverman and Friends at BAM (November 12, 8pm), Norm MacDonald at Town Hall (November 12, 8pm); and Ricky Gervais in conversation with Bill Carter at the 92nd Street Y (November 13, 7:30pm).


Other participants will include Bill Burr, Jo Ky, and Russell Peters. Additional acts will be announced shortly.


For tickets and more information, visit www.nycomedyfestival.com.

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