ITMATTERS ft: Santi Espinosa, Mahesh Kotagi, Alexis Carabano, Joe Russell
Friday, March 13, 2026
7:00 PM
New York Comedy Club - Midtown
241 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010
Scheduled
About This Event
ITMATTERS at New York Comedy Club - Midtown features Santi Espinosa, Mahesh Kotagi, Alexis Carabano and Joe Russell. Carabano's material favors close observation and steady pacing, a style visible on Upper West Side bills and at the club's In the Rhythm nights. Kotagi and Espinosa add seasoned New York stand-up perspectives while Joe Russell rounds out the lineup.
About ITMATTERS
ITMATTERS is a stand-up showcase currently running at New York Comedy Club – Midtown, built around a rotating bill rather than a single headliner. This set features Santi Espinosa, Mahesh Kotagi, Alexis Carabano, and Joe Russell, each working within the club’s house rhythm of short, tightly timed sets. Carabano’s approach leans on patient observation and measured pacing, a useful counterpoint to the quicker, punchline-forward styles around him. There’s no specific NYC premiere history attached, but the format reflects how New York tests material in public, night after night.
About the Artists
Santi Espinosa
Santi Espinosa is a comedian known for his performances in stand-up comedy, often showcasing his unique perspective and humor.
Mahesh Kotagi
Mahesh Kotagi is a stand-up comedian known for his performances in various comedy venues, including the New York Comedy Club.
Alexis Carabano
Alexis Carabano is a New York City–based comedian whose work shows up on club lineups around the Upper West Side. At New York Comedy Club, Carabano has appeared on bills such as *In the Rhythm*, sharing the stage with JC Mendoza, Samantha Santos, Eagle Witt, and Kenice Mobley.