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Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy
Three comics. One stage. Nonstop laughs.
Duration: 90 minutes plus intermission
Age Recommendation: 18+
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 8:00-10:00 PM | Doors & Bar Open 7:00 PM
Tickets: $29–$36
Venue: Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St., Beverly, MA
Get ready—New York City comedy is coming to the Larcom Theatre for one unforgettable night! Three hilarious comics are bringing the sharp wit, fast laughs, and unmistakable energy of the Big Apple to the North Shore.
Headliner Mark Riccadonna is a contributing writer for “Weekend Update” on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and the star of the Dry Bar Comedy special Domestic Nomad. His credits also include Live at Gotham on AXS TV and comedy tours around the world with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment.
Featured comic Chris Larry has appeared in the Kenan Thompson Presents series and at the Savannah Comedy Review and Good Karma Comedy Festival. He is also a host and writer for PLUMP, a New York City multimedia entertainment company.
Hosting the evening is Frank Vignola, whose credits include Comedy Central, SiriusXM, Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, and Amazon Prime.
From smart storytelling and relatable observations to quick wit and unexpected punchlines, this powerhouse lineup is perfect for a night out with friends, date night, or anyone who could use a big laugh. Don’t miss an unforgettable night of NYC comedy!
Mark Riccadonna, Headliner
Chris Larry, Feature Act
Frank Vignola, Host
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.
Mark Riccadonna is a nationally touring headliner, gifted storyteller, actor, and writer who developed his signature comedic voice on the New York City comedy circuit. A contributing writer for Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update,” Mark has appeared on AXS TV’s Live at Gotham, CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted, FOX’s Laughs, SiriusXM, and The Bob & Tom Show. He has entertained U.S. and U.N. troops around the world through Armed Forces Entertainment and stars in the Dry Bar Comedy special Domestic Nomad. With clean, razor-sharp material, a distinctive delivery, and an instantly likable stage presence, Mark turns personal experiences into universal laughs.
Chris Larry is a Savannah, Georgia native and New York City-based comedian with more than a decade of experience making audiences laugh. Blending observational humor, political commentary, and personal storytelling, Chris brings a distinctive Southern perspective to everyday life and current events. He tours throughout the East Coast, has won multiple comedy competitions, and was selected for the Kenan Thompson Presents series. His credits also include the Savannah Comedy Review, Good Karma Comedy Festival, and serving as a host and writer for PLUMP.