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: Steve Shaffer

Steve Shaffer

Steve Shaffer is an Ace award winning writer, a stand-up comedian with multiple television appearances and an actor who has appeared on film, television series and commercials.

Steve Shaffer began his comedy career in New York City and almost immediately started performing on national television. Shaffer calls himself “a multitalented monologist,” and says he does voices, noises and jokes. “I sing and dance a little,” said the entertainer, who has also appeared on VH1’s “Stand-Up Spotlight” and FOX’s “Comic Strip Live.”

He does characters and impressions, but said, “mostly I try and tell the truth of my life and the world I see around me.”

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.