New York Arab-American Comedy Festival Presents
The 20th Anniversary Celebration
Terrace Theater
The New York Arab-American Comedy Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary by taking the show on the road with six headliners. The Festival was created to dispel negative stereotypes and create a platform for Arab American comedy.
Genre
Comedy
Price Range
$35.00 – $75.00
Runtime
90 minutes
The New York Arab-American Comedy Festival, which was co-created in 2003 by comedians Maysoon Zayid and Dean Obeidallah—is celebrating its 20th anniversary by taking the show on the road! The Festival was created to both dispel negative stereotypes about Arab-Americans as well as create a platform for our community to tell our story through comedy. The Washington D.C. show will wrap up our tour with six headliners who have performed in our past festivals. For more information please visit our website ArabComedy.com Funding for New York Arab-American Comedy Festival’s Anniversary Tour is provided by the Doris Duke Foundation.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
All ticket prices are subject to change based on demand. Purchase early to lock in prices and the best seats!
This event is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.
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