Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy
Three comics. One stage. Nonstop laughs.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM | Doors & Bar Open 7:00 PM
Tickets: $31 | $35
Venue: Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St., Beverly, MA
Get ready — New York City comedy is coming to the Larcom Theatre for one night only! Three hilarious comics from Brooklyn and Queens are bringing the sharp wit, fast laughs, and unmistakable bite of the Big Apple to the North Shore.
Featuring headliner Frank Vignola, who has shared the stage with legends like Robin Williams, Chris Rock, and Joan Rivers; feature act Moody McCarthy, recently selected to open for Sebastian Maniscalco; and opening act Lydia Kraniotis, who has opened for Jimmie “JJ” Walker. Together, they bring a powerhouse lineup with major credits including Comedy Central, SiriusXM, Just for Laughs, Conan, Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and more.
From clean, fast-paced crowd work to smart, original storytelling and offbeat observations, this is a comedy lineup built for a fun night out with friends, date night, or anyone who could use a big laugh.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of NYC comedy live on stage!
Duration: 90 minutes + intermission
Age Recommendation: 18+
Frank Vignola, Headliner
Moody McCarthy, Feature Act
Frank Vignola has appeared on Comedy Central, SiriusXM, Amazon Prime, and Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. A seasoned New York comic with decades of stage experience, Frank has toured with Armed Forces Entertainment and shared stages with legends including Robin Williams, Chris Rock, Joan Rivers, Howie Mandel, Bill Maher, Sarah Silverman, Colin Quinn, and Gilbert Gottfried. Known for clean, fast-paced humor and hilarious non-insult crowd work, Frank brings energy, polish, and big laughs to every show.
Moody McCarthy has been performing stand-up since 1992 and has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, The Late Show with David Letterman, America’s Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, SiriusXM, and more. His comedy is smart, original, universal, and effortlessly funny, with a relaxed stage presence that makes audiences feel like they’re in on the joke. Recently selected to open for Sebastian Maniscalco, Moody is a national club favorite with a sharp comedic voice and plenty of big-stage credits.
Lydia Kraniotis, Opening Act
Lydia Kraniotis is a stand-up comic with a background in improv, theater, on-camera acting, and voice acting. Her comedy style moves from personal to universal, dark to silly, spirited to deadpan — always with an unexpected twist. A DC native who has performed in both the U.S. and U.K., Lydia has appeared at Give A Hoot Comedy Club, HammerJokes Comedy Club, The Port in Baltimore, and trained with Monkey Toast London’s improv program. An oddball in the best way, Lydia kicks off the night with fresh, eclectic comedy.
