Watch out ! Borscht Belt Comedy Club host David Lonstein is taking his 20/20 vision on the road and bringing it straight to @ShadowlandStages on 1/17. A stand-up comedian and writer based in NYC, David is a 5th-generation Ellenvillite (Ellenvillian?) who’s performed everywhere from Montreal to Madison and plenty of places that don’t start with an M. He’s also the creator and producer of Blind Comedy Auction, and a familiar face behind the laughs at the Borscht Belt Comedy Club. Catch him live as

TOMORROW kicks off a full weekend of laughs in Ellenville—and you’re invited to join us! We’re starting things off Saturday, January 17 at 8:00 PM at @ShadowlandStages with Fest Faves, featuring standout comics from our summer festival: Jeffrey Gurian, Beth Farber, Allen Frishman, and David Lonstein. Extended sets, big laughs, and a true Borscht Belt comedy kickoff to 2026. Then keep the laughter going Sunday, January 18 at 2:00 PM at the Borscht Belt Museum for LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE. Sp

Freeze! ❄️ Then warm up indoors at @ShadowlandStages with Chanel Ali. A rising star of stage and screen, Chanel Ali is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress based in NYC. After blossoming on the Philadelphia comedy circuit, she became a crowd favorite for her commanding stage presence and sharp, story-driven comedy. Her observational humor dives into her upbringing, unique worldview, and the realities of being a polite person in the entertainment industry. 🎤 Saturday, February 21 Chanel is j

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The Borscht Belt

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