Chris Gerhard It’s been in his DNA to embrace his New Jersey style all the time, but he’s doing so now more than ever. In 2021, he launched New Jersey is the world The podcast started out as a monthly but is now a weekly podcast where he discusses all things New Jersey. You can listen to the latest episode below.
Chris has now announced New Jersey for a world tour that will cover all 21 New Jersey counties this year. Each show will take place in very intimate venues (“the largest has a seating capacity of 55”) with “hyperlocal reference crowd work” and will be joined by other Jersey comedians. “I’ve always prided myself on being able to watch the comedy scene and see the coolest things happening, and I’m so lucky to be able to tell you right now that some fucking cool stuff is going on in Jersey,” Chris said. “Lots of hard working, funny, versatile cartoonists doing great things here. I don’t take any credit for it, but glad to help people focus on it.”
The New Jersey World Tour kicks off at Cape May on Aug. 9, including a September 15 Pet Shop and Alex Grubard and alex nicholas. Only the first 10 shows have been announced.
Before embarking on his New Jersey tour, Chris had a few other gigs, including Improv Brooklyn July 26 where he performed with him Tammy Sager exist Early and late show. All dates are listed below.
Chris Gessard – 2023 tour dates
July 26, 2023 @ 7:00 PM Sagher and Gethard Improv Brooklyn, NY (2 shows)
July 27, 2023 @ 7:00 PM Steve Morris Plains Comedy Dojo, NJ
August 9 End of the Road Theatre, Cape May, NJ with Allie Mae
August 24 Prototype 237 Paterson, NJ with Nick Fierro, Music: John Cozz
8/25 DIY in Flemington, NJ with Danny Braff, Chelsea Moroski
August 31 Boonton Coffee Boonton, NJ with Devon Hall, Franco Danger
September 13 Silver Stream Studio Montclair, NJ with Kate Nichols and Joe Larson
September 14 Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe Union, NJ w/ Tito Garza, Alex Nicholas
September 15th Jersey City, NJ Pet Shop with Alex Grubard, Alex Nicholas
September 16 Vinyl Brewing Hammonton, NJ with Joe McAndrew
September 17 Yearbook Records Port Ranoca, NJ with Angelo Gingerelli, Allie Mae
Sept. 24 Pinot Heights Park, NJ with Colin Armstrong, Chelsea Moroski