Hot Seat w/ Mike Finoia ft: Mark Normand, Ali Kolbert, Joe Briggs
Monday, July 13, 2026
9:15 PM
New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side
192 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
Scheduled
About This Event
Mike Finoia headlines a Hot Seat showcase at New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side with Mark Normand, Ali Kolbert and Joe Briggs. The bill combines Finoia's Comedy Cellar background and Normand's years on New York stages and late-night TV with Kolbert's steady club appearances and Briggs's room-by-room material-building and direct tag style, constituting a cross-section of contemporary New York stand-up.
About Hot Seat w/ Mike Finoia
Hot Seat w/ Mike Finoia runs at New York Comedy Club’s Upper West Side room, with Finoia hosting and performing alongside Mark Normand, Rachel Williams, and Joe Briggs. The format is a straightforward stand-up lineup shaped by the club’s rhythms: short sets, quick turns, and a room that rewards precision. Normand comes out of the long New York circuit tradition, with years of regular club work and a steady presence on local bills. It’s a useful snapshot of how NYC comedy is made in real time, not packaged after the fact.
About the Artists
Mike Finoia
Mike Finoia is a stand-up comedian known for his performances in various comedy venues, including the Comedy Cellar.
Mark Normand
Mark Normand, a vibrant fixture in the New York City comedy scene, brings his sharp wit and engaging storytelling to stages across the city. Regularly performing at renowned spots like the New York Comedy Club's Upper West Side and East Village locations, Mark delivers a comedic experience that's both relatable and refreshingly original.
Ali Kolbert
Ali Kolbert is a stand-up comedian known for her performances and appearances in various comedy venues and shows.
Joe Briggs
Joe Briggs is a New York City stand-up comic who works the club circuit, including sets at New York Comedy Club on the Upper West Side. He appears on bills alongside comics such as Mike Finoia, Mark Normand, and Rachel Williams, including showcases like *Hot Seat* at NYCC.