Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that legendary and acclaimed comedian Julia Scotti will perform live on the Bay Street Stage as part of the return of the Comedy Club, the showcase of talented comedians and storytellers from Bay Street. Julia will appear Saturday, July 30 at 8 p.m. with special opening guest Anita Wise. Julia is a seasoned veteran of the stand-up scene, having performed across the country and in specials on NBC, Showtime and Comedy Central. Tickets start at $49 and are available through the box office by calling 631 725 9500 Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 24/7 at baystreet.org.
Julia Scotti is a remarkably busy woman. In addition to performing at top venues coast to coast, you may have seen her on the Today Show with Hoda and Jenna and on Showtime where she was featured in the More Funny Women of at a certain age. Or, it could even be in Susan Sandler’s acclaimed documentary Julia Scotti: Funny that Way, now streaming. This year, Julia starred as Joy in the short drama Relatable Joy, and she recently scored an appearance in the Judd Apatow/Universal Pictures film Bros, starring Billy Eichner for release next year.
As if that weren’t enough, his latest comedy album for 800 Pound Gorilla Records titled Primal Cuts is out now and his Dry Bar Comedy Special is coming soon. His debut album, Hello Boys, I’m Back! is still climbing and available for download. His press kit continues to grow each month, the latest being a featured interview in the October 2021 issue of HUSTLER magazine. Simon Cowell said, “You really made me laugh!” and Julia continues to remain an America’s Got Talent fan favorite worldwide. She was named one of the top five transgender comedians in the country by Advocate Magazine. Find out why industry magazine Deadline called Julia “Our Next Betty White.” For more information, visit juliacotti.com.
Anita Wise is an American comedian and actress who has made numerous television appearances, including The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. She has also been seen in several episodes of Seinfeld and numerous cable shows. Anita was featured at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, performing comedies in English and French. His humor is particularly funny, sympathetic and down-to-earth. Just for the record, she loves cakes!
Bay Street Theater is a fully vaccinated company. All attendance is available through a contactless ticket office. All guests are required to wear a mask when entering the theater and when seated. For a complete list of COVID-19 safety procedures and guidelines for in-person events, please visit us online at baystreet.org.
Bay Street Theater is a year-round professional theater and non-profit community cultural center that strives to innovate, educate and entertain a diverse community through the practice of the performing arts. It serves as a social and cultural gathering place, an educational resource and home to a community of artists.
