Friday, November 20 at Commonwealth Comedy Club, Cincinnati
Commonwealth Comedy Club · Newport $20
About this event
Catch comedian Jay Jurden at Commonwealth Comedy Club in Dayton, Kentucky, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Jurden stars in the new Hulu comedy special "Yes Ma’am," a breakout performance that establishes him as one of today's standout comedic voices. Originally from Mississippi and now based in New York, Jurden has earned national recognition for his sharp writing, magnetic stage presence and deeply personal perspective. He has appeared four times on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and has also been featured on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," "The Late Late Show with James Corden," "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring" and HBO's "High Maintenance." He served as a staff writer for Apple TV+'s Emmy-nominated "The Problem with Jon Stewart," bringing his comedic perspective to the political satire series. In 2022, Variety named Jurden one of its 10 Comics to Watch, and his debut comedy album, "Jay Jurden Y'all," debuted at No. 1 on iTunes. His writing has been published in The New Yorker, Vulture, Teen Vogue, McSweeney's and Marvel's "Voices: X-Men #1." He was also featured on Vulture's Comedians You Should and Will Know list and selected for Just for Laughs: New Faces. Jurden tours nationwide, performing for sold-out crowds at clubs and theaters with a sharp, engaging comedic style. Commonwealth Comedy Club is Cincinnati’s home for live entertainment, featuring stand-up comedy, concerts, theater productions and live podcast recordings. Housed in the renovated former Tower Methodist Church, built in 1914, the venue blends historic architecture with modern amenities, including a full bar, concessions and state-of-the-art production systems for live and recorded events.
Who's playing
Jurden is originally from Mississippi and now lives in New York, and he has built a national following on television. He has appeared four times on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has also been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and HBO's High Maintenance. He was a staff writer for Apple TV+'s The Problem with Jon Stewart, and his debut comedy album, Jay Jurden Y'all, debuted at No. 1 on iTunes.
What to expect
Commonwealth Comedy Club is housed in the former Tower Methodist Church, built in 1914 and renovated into a live venue. The original stained glass windows and custom-built curved pews are still in place, and the room is small and intimate. Concessions and a full bar are available, and the club also hosts concerts, theater and live podcast recordings.
Why go
Jurden's sharp writing and personal perspective are the draw, and seeing a stand-up set in a restored 1914 church gives the night a character most comedy rooms lack. The club's views of the Cincinnati skyline add to the feel. It is a good chance to see a standout comedic voice up close.