The Short List: Curated Standup Comedy Showcase [04/09/26]

This very special standup comedy show has multiple seasoned New England headliners- making for an especially engaging, dynamic comedy-going experience.

Located in the classy, beautiful nouvelle-Indian cuisine dining emporium The Silk, a few blocks from Brookline's Colidge Corner, this show brings a superb, high-quality comedy experience befitting the venue's atmosphere and menu.

Any one of the comedians on this show can (and does) headline top shows and clubs around New England, but this night they've been wrangled together for a show you cannot miss! If you love smart, original comedy and like to laugh, get your tickets ASAP.

Featuring:

JASON CORDOVA

Boston’s own Jason Cordova brings high-energy storytelling and fearless observations drawn from growing up in the city. A regular at legendary Boston clubs like Nick’s Comedy Stop and The Comedy Studio, Cordova has also appeared on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay and performed at top venues including Gotham Comedy Club in New York. His stand-up blends street-level perspective, sharp cultural commentary, and big punchlines that build into explosive laughs.

DAN CROHN

Veteran Boston comic Dan Crohn delivers smart, relatable stand-up with a laid-back style that sneaks up on you and then hits hard. Crohn has appeared on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Fox’s Laughs, and was named one of the Top 100 comedians on Last Comic Standing. His comedy digs into marriage, parenting, and the strange realities of modern life, combining polished storytelling with the kind of wry honesty audiences instantly connect with..

KATHE FARRIS

Boston favorite Kathe Farris brings bold, sharp-eyed comedy built on real-life observations about relationships, family, and the strange rules of modern adulthood. With a confident stage presence and a fearless sense of humor, Farris delivers punchlines that are both smart and brutally honest—earning big laughs from audiences who recognize a little too much truth in the jokes.

ADAM GROPPMAN

A Boston area native who came up in the Los Angeles comedy scene and recently moved back to New Engand, Adam has a smart, original act that's known for honesty, creative concepts and often passionate delivery. He's done festivals including Boston, Burbank, San Diego, Vermont, Palm Springs and NY Underground and has been seen and heard on ComedyTime, SiriusXM, NPR and starring in several funny national TV commercials.

Hosted by LIAM MCGURK

A sharp voice on the New England comedy circuit, Liam McGurk delivers smart, creative stand-up with a unique blend of observational insight and off-kilter delivery. A familiar face at regional festivals — including Thunderfest, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and Cape Fear Comedy Festival — Liam turns everyday absurdities into laugh-out-loud discoveries that hit with both wit and warmth.

Tickets are $15. Full delicious dinner & appetizer menu available.

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