Rudy Rush & Friends: Birthday Comedy Show — Live in Harlem!
From crowds to airwaves, comedian and radio personality Rudy Rush knows how to command an audience, earning his stripes as the youngest host of Showtime at the Apollo, the longest-running African American syndicated show. Rush quickly set himself apart, flexing his comedic pen on major projects with heavyweights including Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, Jamie Foxx’s Laff-A-Palooza and more.
Known for pushing creative barriers, Rush has starred in his own Comedy Central and HBO specials and appeared on specials such as Kevin Hart’s Heart of the City on Comedy Central, Bounce TV 1-Hour Special, Premium Blend on Comedy Central, Harlem to Hollywood on Showtime and the historic Def Comedy Jam 25 on Netflix.
An alum of the nationally syndicated Doug Banks Morning Show, Rush has hosted a number of events, earning praise as the host of Showtime at the Apollo’s Kids Tour sponsored by McDonalds and host of the 2017 Soul Beach Music Festival, featuring Usher and Mary J. Blige. He also led the national tour for NPR’s acclaimed The Moth Radio Hours Storytelling series.
Hitting record numbers on the airwaves at iHeartMedia 93.7 The Beat Houston, Rush has connected with listeners on the Number 1 afternoon drive show in Houston, The Rush Hour With Rudy Rush.
Always on the move, Rush continues to bring the laughs to stages across the country - and he’s not stopping anytime soon.
Harlem, get ready for a birthday celebration with some serious comedy history in the building!
On Sunday, September 27th, comedian, actor, writer, radio personality and legendary Showtime at the Apollo host Rudy Rush returns to Harlem to celebrate his birthday the right way — LIVE on stage at Comedy In Harlem!
Rudy Rush & Friends: Birthday Comedy Show is more than another night of stand-up. Rudy has spent decades entertaining audiences on television, radio and stages across the country. He became the youngest host of Showtime at the Apollo and has appeared on Def Comedy Jam, Chappelle’s Show, Jamie Foxx’s Laff-A-Palooza, Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend, Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up, Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City and Def Comedy Jam 25. His acting credits also include The Parkers, and his work includes Comedy Central and HBO specials.
On radio, Rudy was a longtime personality on the nationally syndicated Doug Banks Morning Show and later commanded Houston afternoon drive with The Rush Hour with Rudy Rush on 93.7 The Beat.
Now he's bringing it back to HARLEM for his birthday!
And when it's Rudy Rush & Friends, the word friends means anything can happen. You never know who might walk through the doors, grab the mic or be sitting right next to you.
EVENT DETAILS
Sunday, September 27, 2026
🎤 Rudy Rush & Friends: Birthday Comedy Show
🎟️ Tickets: $25
🍽️ $18 Food & Drink Minimum Per Person
📍 Comedy In Harlem
750A Saint Nicholas Avenue, Harlem, NY
Come celebrate another year of life with one of Harlem's own and a comedian who has been part of some unforgettable moments in comedy, television and radio.
This is a birthday party. This is a comedy show. This is HARLEM.
Get your tickets early and get in the building — because at Comedy In Harlem, you never know who might show up!
Tickets are non-refundable.
All shows are limited to ages 21 and over
Individual comedian appearances are subject to change without notice
If you arrive 30 minutes past show time, we can not guarantee your seat will be reserved.
Groups of 7+ please email info@comedyinharlem.com.
Seating will be assigned based on on-time check-in by groups as purchased.
We cannot guarantee larger parties will be seated together or that tickets purchased separately can be combined at larger tables.
Walk up cover is higher than the online presale price.
Additional health and safety protocols may apply based on updated state guidelines.
NY State Tax (8.875%)
SALES ARE FINAL
From crowds to airwaves, comedian and radio personality Rudy Rush knows how to command an audience, earning his stripes as the youngest host of Showtime at the Apollo, the longest-running African American syndicated show. Rush quickly set himself apart, flexing his comedic pen on major projects with heavyweights including Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, Jamie Foxx’s Laff-A-Palooza and more.
Known for pushing creative barriers, Rush has starred in his own Comedy Central and HBO specials and appeared on specials such as Kevin Hart’s Heart of the City on Comedy Central, Bounce TV 1-Hour Special, Premium Blend on Comedy Central, Harlem to Hollywood on Showtime and the historic Def Comedy Jam 25 on Netflix.
An alum of the nationally syndicated Doug Banks Morning Show, Rush has hosted a number of events, earning praise as the host of Showtime at the Apollo’s Kids Tour sponsored by McDonalds and host of the 2017 Soul Beach Music Festival, featuring Usher and Mary J. Blige. He also led the national tour for NPR’s acclaimed The Moth Radio Hours Storytelling series.
Hitting record numbers on the airwaves at iHeartMedia 93.7 The Beat Houston, Rush has connected with listeners on the Number 1 afternoon drive show in Houston, The Rush Hour With Rudy Rush.
Always on the move, Rush continues to bring the laughs to stages across the country - and he’s not stopping anytime soon.