Old York Cellars Welcomes Headliner: Jim Daly

Jim Daly

Combining amazing sleight of hand and illusions with comedy antics, Jim Daly will have you laughing-out-loud as he does the impossible with everyday objects: ropes, money, envelopes, paper, fruit, etc.   This corporate Stand-Up Comedy Magician is a cross between Jerry Seinfeld and David Copperfield with amazing magic, comedy visual gags and quick one-liners.

With a resume that includes, Good Morning America (2 times), AM Philadelphia, GQ Magazine, The New York Times, and Comedy Clubs from Boston to Fort Lauderdale and New York, Philadelphia all the way to Los Angeles.  Jim Daly’s one man show is high energy, fast paced, and loaded with audience participation.  He also provides customized entertainment packages for trade shows, sales meetings, corporate parties, and other special events.  Through Jim Daly’s unique blend of magic and comedy, this in demand corporate stand-up comedy magician can make your next event unforgettable.

With Nearly 40 years of stage experience in clubs, corporate events, tradeshows, cruise ships, golf outings, casinos and family events Jim Daly knows how to entertain.

Featured Comedian: Belynda Cleare

Belynda Cleare

Ranked one of Philadelphia’s top female comedians 2019, Winner of Comics Rock comedy showcase in LA, Finalist in serval comedy competitions.
High energy, interactive, humor filled comedy performance or Keynote. Belynda is highly sought after Comic, Motivational and Corporate Speaker.
Having worked in the Social Work and Human Service industry for over 20 years, Belynda has an extraordinary understanding of human nature and the ability to connect with and command the attention of diverse audiences. Belynda speaks and performs at Churches, Corporate Events, Conventions, Private Parties, Fundraisers, Comedy Clubs and Colleges, throughout Canada and the US.

Opening Comedian: Tim Conniff

Tim Conniff

By day Tim Conniff is a Sales Director for a Fortune 500 company, but on nights and weekends he can be found performing stand-up comedy all over PA, NJ and DE. His topics are wide ranging from growing up in Northeastern PA, to being married for over 25 years, to how easy it is to raise teenagers these days!

Host Comedian: Helene Angley

Helene Angley

Helene – ” That Tall Blonde Comic” …and not Jane Lynch!…Although she looks like her!  Whether it’s TV, The Borgata in AC, NYC Friars Club, the east coast club scene, or a winery; Helene has been delivering her expressive and crowd engaging comedy to the stage for over a dozen hilarious years and brings honesty to the stage that helps everyone relax and laugh at the joy and pain of aging and being a married mother of two and all that generation gap brings!  This is one groovy, funny woman who enjoys reaching into the crowd to share laughs with audiences of all ages!!

Old York Cellars Welcomes Headliner: Chris Coccia

Chris Coccia

Chris Coccia’s act is a perfect combination of hilarious material and the ability to present it “in the moment”.  Flowing seamlessly between material and improvised interaction with the crowd, Chris is able to open the audience up as he pulls them into a shared recognition of our own human-ness.

Chris keeps a full schedule working everything from the country’s top comedy clubs to corporate events to colleges.  In addition, Chris Coccia won the 2008 Purina Pet Comedy Challenge, a national event with a $10,000.00 prize. He was also invited to be part of the Great American Comedy Festival in Johnny Carson’s hometown, Norfolk, NE put together by the talent coordinator of the Late Show with David Letterman, Eddie Brill.  He has appeared on Comedy Central, The Game Show Network, and XM Radio. Chris is also a frequent and favorite guest on several Philadelphia based radio shows.  

Featured Comedian: Coleman Green

Coleman Green

Coleman Green who’s known in the Philadelphia comedy scene has quickly increased his comic opportunities nationally and internationally.

A rising star, Coleman Green is no stranger to the entertainment world. Gracing the stages of many venues, clubs and corporate events, Coleman has managed to find the common link between all races, ethnicities, cultures, and incomes. He’s a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer of his own animation series.  He has the ability when needed, to bring his comedy into the roles that he often portrays. His ability to make you laugh is certainly a talent that cannot be taught.

One of the fan favorites is Coleman’s portrayal of a pink pixel in the Optimum iO Pixels television commercial.

Opening Comedian: Pat Rocci

Pat Rocci

Pat Rocchi provides wry, smart and razor-sharp observations on our modern times from the perspective of a man with a full life, covering everything from getting older in this modern society, raising kids, and working life in the corporate world. His performances, both in-person and virtual, have included corporate meetings, surprise birthday parties, military & veterans’ groups, comedy clubs, weddings, and more.

Host Comedian: Helene Angley

Helene Angley

Helene – ” That Tall Blonde Comic” …and not Jane Lynch!…Although she looks like her!  Whether it’s TV, The Borgata in AC, NYC Friars Club, the east coast club scene, or a winery; Helene has been delivering her expressive and crowd engaging comedy to the stage for over a dozen hilarious years and brings honesty to the stage that helps everyone relax and laugh at the joy and pain of aging and being a married mother of two and all that generation gap brings!  This is one groovy, funny woman who enjoys reaching into the crowd to share laughs with audiences of all ages!!

Old York Cellars Welcomes Headliner: Chris Roach

Chris Roach

Christopher Brian Roach is a comedian and actor born and raised in New York. Roach has brought his unique and self-deprecating sense of humor to some of the biggest and best known stages such as The Borgata in Atlantic City. Known for some of his work on television commercials, he has also appeared on Comedy Central, “The Michael J. Fox Show,” and had a recurring role as Rodney, the lovable mental patient on the ABC network soap opera “One Life to Live.” Roach was recently cast on the new Kevin James show, in a multi-camera comedy series for CBS. “Kevin Can Wait” centers on newly retired police officer Kevin, played by James, who looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids – only to discover he faces much tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets. Roach will play Mott, one of James’ friends. Roach also wrapped CBS’ “Limitless” as Maurice, opposite actress Jennifer Carpenter and actor Jake McDorman.

Featured Comedian: Bill Chiang

Bill Chiang

An immigrant with a traditional Asian background, stand-up comedy is probably the last thing people would have predicted for Bill. In fact, even he doesn’t believe it. Out of curiosity, he tried one night in 2005 and since then, he has quickly become regular in clubs across the East Coast.  Bill’s source for comedy comes from the absurdity and silliness of everyday life. His unique views on sex, TV and stories about growing up as an Asian immigrant in NYC makes him a favorite in clubs and benefits.  Bill is a comedy competition winner in NYC, has been featured on Comcast On-Demand and has played in historic comedy venues such as the New York Comedy Club, the Comic Strip, Catch a Rising Star and the Comedy Cabaret in Philadelphia.

Opening Comedian: Franco Danger

Franco Danger

Franco Danger Is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, content creator coming from the heart of central New Jersey. Transporting audiences to the edges of his imagination with sharp material and playful delivery, his comedic style has been pleasing audiences all over the east and west coast as well as internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland and The Comedy Nest in Montreal. He has performed with the likes of Chris Gethard, Jessica Kirson, Shane Torres and Ari Shaffir.

Host Comedian: Helene Angley

Helene Angley

Helene – ” That Tall Blonde Comic” …and not Jane Lynch!…Although she looks like her!  Whether it’s TV, The Borgata in AC, NYC Friars Club, the east coast club scene, or a winery; Helene has been delivering her expressive and crowd engaging comedy to the stage for over a dozen hilarious years and brings honesty to the stage that helps everyone relax and laugh at the joy and pain of aging and being a married mother of two and all that generation gap brings!  This is one groovy, funny woman who enjoys reaching into the crowd to share laughs with audiences of all ages!!

Old York Cellars Welcomes Headliner: Missy Hall

Missy Hall

Missy Hall is the Queen of Happy Things! She loves to laugh, believes pants are optional and thinks the world would be better place if dogs were in charge. She is the 2013 winner of the Laugh Out Loud Competition, has worked as a warm-up comic for Harry Connick, Jr at CBS Television, and her freshman comedy CD, “Miss Representation” was a first round Grammy nominee in 2012 for funniest comedy album. A seasoned actress/singer, Missy was featured in “Road Spill” on TruTV and in the feature film “Days of Power” with Eric Roberts released in 2018. Missy was also a finalist in the professional category of the 2018 Ladies Out Loud competition, a finalist at the 2018 Big Sky Comedy Festival, a performer at HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival, a headliner at the 2019 San Diego Comedy Festival, and made Best of the Fest in the 2019 Burbank Comedy Festival. In 2020, she performed virtually in the Big Pine Comedy Festival and once again in the Burbank Comedy Festival, grateful to only have to look fancy from the chest up. She has recently appeared in an AMC commercial on Jezebel for the new show “Kevin Can F*** Himself” and has come to realize none of her pants fit.

Missy is a comedian, warm up act, and motivational speaker with a sharp-witted, universal style that captivates audiences around the country. She enjoys naps, her dogs, and making up words that no one else understands. Most of all, she enjoys connecting with strangers through laughter, even if it requires putting on pants.

Featured Comedian: Mark Riccadonna

Mark Riccadonna

Mark Riccadonna is a professional comedian and proud graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts who is somewhat of a specialist in reading audiences and making them feel comfortable. He has toured globally playing theatres and clubs and with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment (which landed him his Travel Column “Dad Trippin” in Today’s Man Magazine). Over twenty years of touring, Mark found time to thrive as an on-air host for talk radio out of Atlantic City. Performed in an Off-Broadway hit “Happy in the Poor House”, did three films in three years: “The Devils Tree”, “The Days of Power,” and “Game Night” (winner of Best Director at The International Film Festival). Mark worked as a voice-over actor and directed the play “The Boom” for the NYC Dream Up Festival, Theatre 68’s” Saint it Isn’t So” and New Short “Through Open Doors”. Mark also directed a pilot he co-wrote called “Radio Gods” with Paul Provenza, John Fuglsang, Rich Vos, and Rick Overton and Produced the film “Dark State” by Tracy Luca and got it released and distributed during the pandemic. His attitude, he is considered fun, lovable, and easy to work with, this landed him shows on FOX, MTV, SPEED network, SPIKE TV, The CW, NBC, and The Food Network and a contributing writer for Saturday Night Lives “Weekend Update”. Most recently Mark landed the role of “Cooler “in The new Pilot Un$uited with Dan Lauria and Ronnie Marmo.

Mark is a gifted storyteller, with a charisma that makes you feel like you’ve known him forever, unique delivery, signature voice, and likability; you will see why he is a favorite at clubs and theatres everywhere.

Host & Opening Comedian: Troy Moore

Troy Moore

Troy began his stand-up comedy career in 2011 while attending Rowan University. Since then, he has frequently performed at clubs and venues in the Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York areas. He has opened for well-known comics Gilbert Gottfried and Mark Normand and has toured as the opening act for Jay Black at a variety of clubs and colleges on the East Coast. He is currently featured on NJ 101.5’s “Speaking Comedy” Podcast. His material includes jokes about his girlfriend, family, and previous job struggles, all of which give him plenty to talk about.

OLD YORK CELLARS WELCOMES BACK HEADLINER: Maureen Langan

Maureen Langan

Maureen is an award-winning Bloomberg Television & Radio host, PBS documentary producer, TEDx Talk speaker and international standup comedian. She’s been featured at comedy festivals in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and South Africa. As a performer and keynote speaker, Maureen has worked with entertainment, literary and cultural icons that include Robin Williams, Rosie O’Donnell, Jack Canfield, Marianne Williamson, Gloria Steinem, Danny Glover, Jordin Sparks and Gladys Knight.  “Maureen Langan is not only uniquely funny, but is also smart and has a soul — a combination which, in itself, is unique. I adore her and you will, too.” ~ Alan Zweibel — Original SNL Writer, Bestselling Author, Tony Award-Winning Playwright.

FEATURED COMEDIAN: Patrick Holbert

Patrick Holbert 

Patrick has been making his living in NYC since 2003. A scene regular, you can find him in the city’s hottest comedy rooms every night. He has performed on Sirius XM and hosts the internationally syndicated TV show “The Movie Loft.” He has appeared on TruTV’s “Hack My Life” and “Mysteries at the Museum” on the Travel Channel. Patrick is often asked to emcee comedy shows because of his playful wit and affability. The NY Times recently called him the “charming M.C.” of the children’s variety show he performs in weekly. You can also catch him online co-hosting “The Comic’s Table” podcast.

OPENING COMEDIAN: GARY SHARP JR.

Gary Sharp Jr. 

Gary is a Philly based stand-up comedian. He enjoys sharing his unique perspective on family, social issues, and relationships both romantic and platonic. After starting comedy in 2019, he has quickly risen through the ranks and become one of the most sought-after acts in the area. He placed 3rd in the 2021 Philly’s Phunniest Stand Up competition at the renowned Helium Comedy Club. He has also performed at illustrious venues such as Comic Strip Live (NYC), Broadway Comedy Club (NYC), Helium Comedy Club (Philly), Soul Joel’s Comedy Club, Tropicana Casino (Atlantic City), Punch Line Philly Comedy Club, Idiot Box Comedy Club (Greensboro), and Comedy Works Bristol. He has opened for headliners such as Rich Vos, Chip Chantry, Jackie Fabulous, Ian Fidance and Sean Donnelly. In addition to performing regularly at clubs/bars all around Philly and the greater Tri-State area, Gary has been selected to perform in numerous comedy festivals across the country (North Carolina, DC, Billtown to name a few).

After graduating from Johns Hopkins in 2014, Gary pursued a career in construction project management before realizing he was hilarious and deciding to tell dick jokes in dive bars for the rest of his life. His parents couldn’t be more proud. No, but seriously, it wasn’t until 5 years after college that comedy entered the realm of possibilities. At the behest of his mother, Gary signed up for the “Stand-Up 101” class at Helium Comedy Club in August of 2019. That 6-week course, taught by the legendary Chip Chantry, provided the foundation and tools needed to go on and further hone his craft in the years to come and the rest is comedy history.

HOST COMEDIAN: HELENE ANGLEY

Helene Angley

Helene – ” That Tall Blonde Comic” …and not Jane Lynch!…Although she looks like her!  Whether it’s TV, The Borgata in AC, NYC Friars Club, the east coast club scene, or a winery; Helene has been delivering her expressive and crowd engaging comedy to the stage for over a dozen hilarious years and brings honesty to the stage that helps everyone relax and laugh at the joy and pain of aging and being a married mother of two and all that generation gap brings!  This is one groovy, funny woman who enjoys reaching into the crowd to share laughs with audiences of all ages!!

OLD YORK CELLARS WELCOMES BACK HEADLINER: Matt Bergman

Matt Bergman 

Matt Bergman realized his love for comedy in his last year of college where he was pursuing a degree in criminal justice. After graduating he realized he was afraid of criminals and decided stand-up comedy was the way to go.  It was a wise move. Bergman is easily relatable and versatile, a skillset that has opened the door to TV appearances on Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central Live, and a Dry Bar Comedy Special.  His recent album “Between You and I” was called “really tough to purchase” by his mother who still doesn’t understand how iTunes works. It was released on Helium Records and can be heard on Sirius/XM.

FEATURED COMEDIAN: PATIRCK O'DONNELL

Patrick O’Donnell

Patrick O’Donnell has been a comedian for over 30 years. Pat has been seen on Comedy Central, A&E’s Comedy On The Road and was a $10,000 winner on ABC’s America’s Funniest People. He has also written jokes for Jay Leno and Jimmie “JJ” Walker.  O’Donnell is a high-energy act, who spices up his performance with his knack for impressions. Former presidents, movie and TV stars could pop up anytime as searches for the humorous side of life.  Pat has worked all over the country and is a regular at the Comedy Stops in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. He plays colleges and clubs as well as corporate functions for companies like Comcast and MBNA.

OPENING COMEDIAN: Josh O'Donnell

Josh O’Donnell

New Comedian on the local scene.

HOST COMEDIAN: HELENE ANGLEY

Helene Angley

Helene – ” That Tall Blonde Comic” …and not Jane Lynch!…Although she looks like her!  Whether it’s TV, The Borgata in AC, NYC Friars Club, the east coast club scene, or a winery; Helene has been delivering her expressive and crowd engaging comedy to the stage for over a dozen hilarious years and brings honesty to the stage that helps everyone relax and laugh at the joy and pain of aging and being a married mother of two and all that generation gap brings!  This is one groovy, funny woman who enjoys reaching into the crowd to share laughs with audiences of all ages!!