NYC comedians featured in Newton

NEWTON — The next installment of the Big Apple Comedy Club at the Newton Theatre is scheduled for Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. The comedy series offers a night of comedy featuring four of New York City’s comics. The current line-up includes Andy Hendrickson, Richie Byrne, Keith Anthony and Marina Franklin.

Andy Hendrickson
Andy Hendrickson is a regular at the top clubs in New York City. He has performed at more than 100 colleges and is a favorite headliner at comedy clubs across the country. On television, Hendrickson has appeared on "30 Rock," "Night Shift" and recently made his debut on "The Late Show with David Letterman." His CD, “It’s Ready”, airs regularly on SiriusXM Radio. Hendrickson has a sarcastic and conversational style. As a comedy veteran of more than 10 years, his original material is based on real-life experiences and observations.

Richie Byrne
Richie Byrne is a long-time veteran of stage, screen and stand-up. Aside from working comedy venues around the world, Richie has also had television appearances on Comedy Central, VH1, The Rosie O'Donnell Show and The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet. He is an accomplished actor and singer with a long resume of theatrical and television credits including "Sex & the City," "The Sopranos" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." He also writes, produces and stars in his own musical variety series "The Richie Byrne Show," which can be seen at various venues around New York City. Currently, Byrne takes pride in being the warm-up comic for "The Dr. Oz Show."

Keith Anthony
As a result of a dare from a co-worker, Keith Anthony entered a stand up contest and lasted one round. Since then he has been performing almost every night of the week. His act is edgy and clever with strong material. His performance is always fresh and original, rarely telling the same joke the same way twice. Anthony has shared the stage with Pat Cooper, Joy Behar, Sam Kinnison, Louie CK, Dice Clay, Bobby Collins and many other great performers. He is a regular at Caroline’s on Broadway, Mohegan Sun Casino and The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. His television credits include appearances on A&E, Showtime and Comedy Central.

Marina Franklin
With such notable appearances as "Chapelle’s Show," NBC’s "Last Comic Standing Season II," Oxygen’s "Girls Behaving Badly," Show Time at "The Apollo," Comedy Central’s "Premium Blend," "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn," CBS "The Intern," BBC’s "The World Stand’s Up," "Comic's Unleashed" and "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." Franklin routinely performs across the country at comedy clubs and universities and is a favorite in comedy festivals across the country including the world famous Montreal "Just For Laughs" Comedy Festival. She is also a regular performer at all the top clubs of New York City.

Tickets
Tickets for Big Apple Comedy Club are $25 for orchestra and $20 for balcony. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contact the box office at 973-383-3700.

The historic Newton Theatre is located at 234 Spring Street in Newton.