Long Island comedian and executive producer of the Long Island Comedy Festival, Paul Anthony, has announced the 10th anniversary of the annual New Year’s Laughin’ Eve comedy showcases.  

“We’re thrilled that our New Year’s Eve shows have become so popular across Long Island” said Anthony. “The truth is, people want to laugh more, and our shows help them achieve that goal. Research shows that laughter has many health benefits. Our goal is to bring more laughter and fun to Long Islanders!”

The upcoming New Year’s Eve performances feature some of the most requested comedians at each show. “There is literally no better way to celebrate New Year’s then to laugh in the New Year,” Anthony adds. “And the best part is our shows are all early so people can still go to dinner, parties, or go home and watch the ball drop. Personally I like to go to bed after the shows, but the choice is yours! LOL.”  

New Year’s Laughin’ Eve will include four shows in three theatres on Sunday, Dec. 31 as follows: 

Theatre Three

412 Main St., Port Jefferson

Box Office: (631) 928-9100

6 p.m. Early Bird Show 

Tickets: $49

8 p.m. Prime Time Show 

Tickets: $59

For tickets: www.theatrethree.com  

Performers include: Paul Anthony, host of the Long Island Comedy Festival; John Santo, master impressionist;  Rob Falcone, national headliner who has appeared on HBOand Showtime; and Stevie G.B., billed as the world’s funniest accountant.

The Suffolk Theater

                                Special Laugh, Dine & Dance edition

                                    118 East Main St., Riverhead

                                        Box Office: (631) 727-4343

                                               8 p.m. Show  

                                               Tickets: $45 to $55

For tickets: www.suffolktheater.com

Performers include: Scott Schendlinger, direct from the NYC comedy scene and the LI Comedy Festival; Eric Haft of the LI Comedy Festival and LI comedy scene; and Carie Karavas, a national headliner who has performed in Atlantic City, Las Vegas and at NYC’s Caroline’s.

The Madison Theatre at Molloy College

Special Billboard Live New Year’s Eve Concert

1000 Hempstead Ave. in Rockville Centre

Box Office: (516) 323-4444

7 p.m. Show

Tickets: $45, $55, $65

For tickets, go to www.madisontheatreny.org

Featuring Rich Walker, a national headliner voted Long Island’s Favorite Comedian.