Patchogue Theatre Sets 2015 Lineup for LAUGHTER IN THE LOBBY

?Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to announce the return of the "Laughter in the Lobby" series, presented by NextStop Magazine and Long Island Comedy, with its first show on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. "Laughter in the Lobby" is a monthly live comedy series built on the success of PTPA's "Live in the Lobby" series, which has been heralded as a "venue within a venue." "Laughter in the Lobby" showcases comedians from Long Island, the New York City comedy scene, and from around the country.

"Bringing more stand-up comedy to the [Patchogue] theatre has been a goal of mine since joining the theatre's Board of Directors," said Christopher Searles, board member of Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. "The talent we're bringing in for 'Laughter in the Lobby' on a monthly basis is phenomenal and it's hard to find a better night out anywhere for only $10."This year's live comedy shows will feature Long Island's Favorite Comedian as declared by the Long Island Press, Rich Walker; star of "Nickmom Night Out," Sherry Davey; HBO, Vegas and Atlantic City headliner, Rob Falcone; and many more. Each show will be hosted by "The World's Funniest Accountant," Stevie G.B.The 2015 lineup is as follows:

Thursday, Jan. 15
Stevie G.B. - "World's Funniest Accountant"
Rich Walker - Voted Long Island's "Favorite Comedian" by the Long Island Press
Rob Falcone - HBO, AC, Vegas, National headliner

Friday, Feb. 13
Stevie G.B. - "World's Funniest Accountant"
Joey Giarratano - Direct from the NYC comedy scene
Sherry Davey - As seen on "Nickmom;" National headliner

Friday, March 6
Stevie G.B. - "World's Funniest Accountant"
John Santo - Long Island's #1 impressionist
JJay Boyd - National headliner; cohost of the nationally syndicated Joey Reynolds Show

Thursday, April 16
Stevie G.B. - "World's Funniest Accountant"
Paul Anthony - official host of the Long Island Comedy Festival
Eric Haft - Master impressionist; cofounder of Haft2LaughGeneral admission to "Laughter in the Lobby" is $10 and includes a beverage at the lobby bar. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office the day of the show or can be reserved by calling the box office at 631-207-1313. For more information about the "Laughter in the Lobby" series, visit www.patchoguetheatre.com.