
Friday, May 1st, 2026
7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
We are so excited to invite the entire Stamford community to a night of laughter with us! The First United Methodist Church is opening its doors for a special event featuring some of the country’s best comedians. Get ready to have a great time and share a laugh with your friends, family, and neighbors.
This is not your average comedy show! We’re thrilled to present an amazing lineup of seasoned professionals who have graced some of the biggest stages in comedy and television.

He's won Star Search and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Al Lubel became a lawyer to satisfy his mother and quit to become a comedian to satisfy his sadistic need to torture her. You may have even seen one of the two documentaries made about him

A regular on the New York City comedy scene, Karen Bergreen has brought her humor to screens big and small. Her credits include Comedy Central, The View, and the Oxygen Network. She's also an accomplished author, with two comic novels that have been praised by The New York Times and Oprah Magazine.

Growing up in New Jersey (but refusing to die there), Joanne Filan has made her way around the comedy club scene and across the comedy circuit. She has performed at well-known venues such as The Friars Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Caroline’s, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, and more. Joanne is also a regular in the traveling shows Misfits of Comedy and The Broads of Broadway. In addition to her live performances, she has appeared on Hulu, Fox, Amazon, Here TV, and Comedy Time TV, and was featured in Comics Favorite Jokes in the New York Post.

Called "one of America's smartest comics," Shaun Eli is a master storyteller who finds the humor in everyday life. He's been featured in a New York Times profile and has appeared on both Amazon and Netflix. His engaging and relatable style has earned him a place headlining shows on five continents.
Purchase your tickets online today and get ready for a night of fun!
Ready to Laugh?
Join us on May 1st for a night you won’t forget. We can’t wait to see you!
Venue: First United Methodist Church of Stamford, 42 Cross Rd, Stamford, CT 06905 | Ample Free parking
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