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.

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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.