NEW YORK, NY, April 2026, Stuttering John Melendez is set to headline Comic Strip Live in New York City on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM. The lineup also includes host Johnny McCarthy, feature Johnny Hollywood, and special guest Michele Balan. The show is listed by both Eventbrite and Comic Strip Live for April 16 at the club’s Upper East Side location.

Melendez approaches the show with strong recent momentum, promising an exciting performance. Rodney’s Comedy Club sold out. Tommy Foxx’s in New Jersey sold out. Celtic Corner in New Jersey sold out. One of those recent appearances also drew Page Six coverage, which added another burst of attention to his return to live stand-up. 

Best known to many as “Stuttering John” from his years with The Howard Stern Show and later his television work, Melendez remains one of the more recognizable personalities to move from radio and TV into live comedy. His April 16 appearance gives fans a chance to see him live in one of New York City’s best-known comedy rooms, this time in a straightforward club setting built around the show itself.

Comic Strip Live lists the event as “The Stuttering John Show!” at 1568 2nd Avenue in New York. Eventbrite also lists tickets for the April 16 performance, with the show starting at 8:00 PM.

With recent sold-out rooms behind him and fresh media attention surrounding his live appearances, Melendez now returns to the stage in Manhattan for what is expected to be a lively night of stand-up with a strong supporting lineup.

Secure your tickets now on Eventbrite.

Stuttering John Melendez is a comedian, broadcaster, and television personality known for his years on The Howard Stern Show and his later work in late-night television. He continues to perform live stand-up dates for audiences across the country.

Comic Strip Live is a historic New York City comedy club on the Upper East Side known for showcasing established talent and rising stand-up performers in an intimate live setting. The club lists “The Stuttering John Show!” for April 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

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Stuttering John Melendez, the iconic comic and media personality from the Howard Stern Show, will headline a live stand-up performance at Rodney’s New York Comedy Club on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

Melendez first gained national fame through his years on the Howard Stern Show, where his fearless interview style and on-air presence made him a standout personality. He later spent a decade as announcer and writer on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has continued touring as a stand-up comic across the country.

Rodney’s New York Comedy Club operates inside the historic venue founded by the late Rodney Dangerfield and remains one of New York City’s most respected rooms for stand-up comedy.

“This is New York comedy the way it’s supposed to be,” said Stuttering John Melendez. “Rodney’s has real history, real crowds, and no room for safe material. I’m bringing everything to this show, the stories, the truth, and the stuff I probably shouldn’t say but will anyway.”

Audiences can expect sharp commentary, personal stories from behind the scenes of radio and television, and a no-filter performance shaped by decades in entertainment.

Event Details
• Performer: Stuttering John Melendez
• Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM
• Venue: Rodney’s New York Comedy Club, 1118 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10065
• Tickets: $30 general admission, plus a $20 food and beverage minimum, applicable taxes, and 18 percent gratuity

This appearance is expected to draw long-time Stern Show fans, comedy insiders, and New York comedy regulars.

About Stuttering John Melendez
Stuttering John Melendez is a comedian, writer, and media personality best known for his years on the Howard Stern Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He continues to perform stand-up nationwide and hosts The Stuttering John Podcast.

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