Stand Up NY Presents Funny Women of a Certain Age.

Stand Up NY Presents Funny Women of a Certain AgeIn Collaboration with Lipstick Comedy & Women's Comedy CollectiveMonday, November 16, 2026 Showtime 6:30pm, Doors 6:00pmSugar Mouse (47 3rd Avenue, Lower-Level New York, NY 10003)$18 Ticket / 1 Drink minimum per person. Seating is first come first served.Created by comedy veteran Carole Montgomery, Funny Women of a Certain Age is a groundbreaking stand-up comedy showcase designed to amplify the brilliant, unapologetic voices of female comedians of a certain age. What began as a passion project to combat ageism and sexism in the entertainment industry quickly evolved into a cultural milestone, spawning three hit Showtime specials and a nationwide tour. On November 16, it’s an epic collaboration between Stand Up NY, Funny Women of a Certain Age, Lipstick Comedy, and the Women's Comedy Collective -- bringing audiences a fiercely hilarious Monday night to start the week off right! And proving that comedy only gets sharper and bolder with age, at least for the ladies! Lineup Comedian Bios Carole Montgomery: Known for her relatable, witty, and unapologetically bold humor, Carole delivers a seasoned perspective on life. Her credits include creating the hit Funny Women of a Certain Age franchise with three Showtime specials, appearing on Comics Unleashed, and racking up dozens of national television appearances since the 1980s comedy boom.   Leighann Lord: Inspired by legends like George Carlin, Leighann performs what she calls "Thinking Cap Comedy"—a smart, sexy, and savvy style of thought-provoking "heads up humor". Her credits include serving as a frequent guest co-host on Neil deGrasse Tyson's StarTalk Radio, as well as stand-up appearances on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, and ABC's The View.   Elyse DeLucci: Elyse is a clean comic known for her distinct voice and relatable material about marriage, motherhood, and her big Italian family. Her highest credits include being featured in the New York Comedy Festival’s “New York’s Funniest” showcase and hosting "The Elyse DeLucci Show" podcast.Shelly Colman: Shelly delivers an observational, native-New-Yorker style of comedy that hilariously explores her Brooklyn roots, privilege, and everyday life. She won the 2014 Ladies of Laughter Newcomer National Grand Championship and is the founding co-producer of Brooklyn Heights Comedy Nights.Jessica Hirsh: Jessica employs a "confidently awkward" style that tackles life in New York City, entrepreneurship, dating, and her nuances as a former athlete. In addition to performing stand-up across local NYC venues, her highest career credits include working as a professional comedy educator and producing her own signature comedy shows.MJ Standup Korean (Dr. Mina Cheon): Professor emerita, former dean of an art college turned comic, MJ blends the worlds of art and comedy. Her unique comedy style features art history jokes, message-driven political satire, and dark romantic humor that playfully explores Asian stereotypes and global geopolitics. Her credits include “MJ’s Hour Art Activism” at Whitman College and House of Nancy NY. She is the producer of K-Comedy and is the Chief Talent Curator and Head of Creative Programming at Stand Up NY.   Stand Up NY: Founded in 1986, Stand Up NY is one of New York City’s most historic comedy clubs and has helped launch and showcase some of comedy’s biggest stars over the past four decades. Located in Times Square, the club continues to be a major cultural hub for stand-up comedy, producing hundreds of shows annually while also expanding nationally through its live event division, Stand Up NY Presents. The company has recently produced successful comedy experiences in unique venues and private clubs across New York and Los Angeles, focusing on curated, experiential entertainment that goes beyond the traditional comedy format. Lipstick Comedy: Lipstick Comedy produces showcases with a mission to celebrate and uplift underrepresented voices by curating dynamic, all-female lineups of talented stand-up comedians. Their highest credits include producing the popular "Twisted Lipstick Comedy" events at premier New York City venues like the Eastville Comedy Club and Grisly Pear.Women's Comedy Collective: The Women's Comedy Collective's producing style focuses on revolutionizing the industry by amplifying the voices of women and female-identifying comedians in a supportive, growth-focused environment. Founded in 2021, their highest credits include cultivating a large network of emerging comics and producing regular NYC events like "Sugar Mama's Open Mic."