After a tumultuous 2020, we all need a good laugh, right? Well, if comedy is your thing, then you’ll love “Experiment Time” at Two River Theater, which will be running for a limited run with six show from August 26-29 — featuring comedian Hasan Minhaj, who launched into stardom thanks to the success of his Netflix comedy special.
RED BANK, NJ – Award-winning comedian Hasan Minhaj showcases and prepares new material for his new one man show in an intimate setting. The global success of his Netflix comedy special “Homecoming King” garnered rave reviews and won a 2018 Peabody Award. “Experiment Time” will run for six shows only from August 26-29, 2021. This marks the theater’s first return to indoor performances in the Rechnitz Theater since March of 2020.
COMEDIAN BIO
Hasan Minhaj was the host and creator of the weekly comedy show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj that premiered on Netflix in October 2018. The series explored the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity through his unique comedic voice. The show received a 2019 Peabody Award, a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Motion Design,” and was recognized for a 2020 Television Academy Honor. In 2017, Minhaj earned rave reviews for his performance hosting the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and for his one-hour Netflix comedy special Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, which earned him a 2018 Peabody Award. A first generation American, Minhaj joined The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as a correspondent in November 2014, where he was Jon’s last hire. He continued on in that role after Trevor Noah took over as host the following year and remained on the show through August 2018.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Performances will take place in the Rechnitz Theater. Approximate show time is 80-90 minutes.
Ticket prices: $54.50 (Section A), $39.50 (Section B) and $25 (Section C). For more details: https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/hasan-minhaj-experiment-time/
Enjoy the beach all day followed by dinner and drinks in Red Bank prior to late-night Friday and Saturday evening shows!
Thursday, August 26 at 8:00 PM
Friday August 27 at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM
Saturday, August 28 at 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM
Sunday, August 29 at 3:00 PM
HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Two River Theater is continuing to monitor the evolving situation regarding Covid-19. Requirements and recommendations surrounding mask wearing, proof of vaccination and/or negative Covid tests are all being considered and will be communicated to ticket holders closer to the performance date.
The safety of Two River Theater’s patrons, staff and artists is of the utmost importance. Two River Theater’s reopening safety plans have been created using CDC, state and local government mandated practices, in consultation with medical professionals through Keeping America Safe: Hackensack Meridian Health’s Assist Program and Intelligent Crowd Solutions. For more information health and safety protocols for each performance visit tworivertheater.org.
Tickets for “Experiment Time” with Hasan Minhaj are available for purchase starting at $25 per person and will be held at the following dates and times listed above at Two River Theater on 21 Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, NJ.