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    Nice Try ft: Michael Kosta, Ashley Austin Morris, Jared Waters, Jourdain Fisher, Carmen Lagala, Alex Dragicevich

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    Tuesday, May 19, 2026

    8:00 PM

    New York Comedy Club - East Village

    85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Nice Try at New York Comedy Club — East Village assembles a six-comic lineup: Michael Kosta, Ashley Austin Morris, Jared Waters, Jourdain Fisher, Carmen Lagala and Alex Dragicevich. Kosta, an Emmy-winning senior correspondent and guest host on The Daily Show, appears alongside New York regulars — Morris, who balances club sets with acting, and Dragicevich, Lagala, Waters and Fisher, whose work emphasizes observation, pacing and tightly phrased club writing.

    About the Artists

    Michael Kosta

    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

    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.

    Jared Waters

    Jared Waters is a stand-up comedian known for his performances in various comedy venues, including the New York Comedy Club.

    Jourdain Fisher

    Jourdain Fisher is a stand-up comedian known for his performances in various comedy venues, including the Comedy Cellar.

    Carmen Lagala

    Carmen Lagala

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    Carmen Lagala is a stand-up comedian who appears on New York City lineups, including sets at New York Comedy Club’s East Village room. Her work is built for close listening, with jokes that hinge on careful phrasing and quick shifts in perspective.

    Alex Dragicevich

    Alex Dragicevich is a New York City–based comedian who appears on lineups at New York Comedy Club’s East Village room. In that setting, he has shared bills with comics including Neal Brennan, Marina Franklin, Kristal Adams, and Fumi Abe.