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Deon Cole (from left), Nate Bargatze, and Kathy Griffin are just a few of the best stand-up comedians coming to Philadelphia in 2025. Others include Colin Jost, Jordan Jensen, Adam Ray, Rachel Scanlon, and Sheng Wang.

The best stand-up comedy to see in Philadelphia in 2025

Philadelphia's best stand-up comedy shows include Saturday Night Live cast members, Nate Bargatze, Deon Cole, Adam Ray, Kathy Griffin, Jordan Jensen, Andrew Santino, Asif Ali, Rachel Scanlon and more.

Dito van Reigersberg in the 2024 Fringe Festival's production of 'Poor Judge.'

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Five shows we loved on Philly stages in 2024

Nic Rouleau and ensemble in the Walnut Street Theatre's "Elf the Musical."

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Walnut Street Theatre’s ‘Elf’ is a shiny, bright reminder of the spirit of Christmas

Rob Tucker, Eli Lynn, Jamison Stern, Anna Faye Lieberman, Mary Elizabeth Scallen, Courter Simmons, Tiara Whaley, Page Whitman, Liz Filios, Connor McAndrews, and Susan McKey in People's Light's "Peter Panto."

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People’s Light’s ‘Peter Panto’ is a holiday balm for all ages

Nick Fradiani as 'Neil - Then' (center), Robert Westenberg as 'Neil - Now' (left), Lisa Renee Pitts as 'Doctor' and 'The Noise' in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. Photo credit Jeremy Daniel.

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The best stand-up comedy to see in Philadelphia in 2025

Five shows we loved on Philly stages in 2024

Walnut Street Theatre’s ‘Elf’ is a shiny, bright reminder of the spirit of Christmas

People’s Light’s ‘Peter Panto’ is a holiday balm for all ages

‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’ is a therapy session sing-along