Nice Try ft: Michael Kosta, Ashley Austin Morris, Greg Stone, Kaneez Surka
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
8:00 PM
New York Comedy Club - East Village
85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
Scheduled
About This Event
Nice Try features Michael Kosta, Ashley Austin Morris, Greg Stone and Kaneez Surka at the New York Comedy Club - East Village. Kosta is known for his work as a senior correspondent and guest host on The Daily Show. Morris and Stone are regulars on New York club rosters including the Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club, while Kaneez Surka brings a transnational perspective shaped by work in South Africa and India.
About Nice Try
“Nice Try” runs as a live comedy bill at New York Comedy Club on the Upper West Side, a neighborhood where stand-up has long shared space with theater and jazz. The lineup includes Judah Friedlander, Ashley Austin Morris, Paul Mecurio, Andy Fiori, and Maddy Smith, each working in a different register, from deadpan to observational. There’s no documented NYC premiere history tied to the title, but the format reflects a local tradition: comedians testing new material in close quarters. The most telling moments are the pauses, when the room decides what counts as truth.
About the Artists
Michael Kosta
Michael Kosta lights up the New York comedy scene with his sharp wit and dynamic performances. As a frequent performer at the New York Comedy Club in the vibrant East Village, Kosta brings his comedic prowess, honed through years of experience and acclaimed appearances, to the heart of the city.
Ashley Austin Morris
Ashley Austin Morris lights up New York City's comedy scene with her sharp wit and vibrant performances. Regularly gracing the stages of the Comedy Cellar and the New York Comedy Club in the East Village, she captivates audiences with her unique blend of humor and charisma.
Greg Stone
Greg Stone is a comedic force lighting up New York City's vibrant stand-up scene with his unique blend of humor and charisma. Regularly taking the stage at iconic venues like the New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side and the Comedy Cellar, Greg has shared the spotlight with comedy heavyweights such as Leslie Jones, Nore Davis, and Leonard Ouzts.
Kaneez Surka
Kaneez Surka brings a vibrant blend of international flair and comedic prowess to the bustling New York comedy circuit. A dynamic presence at the New York Comedy Club - East Village, Kaneez captivates audiences with her sharp wit and charismatic stage presence.