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If you’re looking for a way to help hurricane victims and also celebrate laughter and resilience, come to this very special evening at 92nd Street Y.

"Joy Behar’s Comics with Benefits” will feature a rare stand-up routine from Behar herself, as well as comedy from her friends including Larry David ("Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm"), Susie Essman, Andy Borowitz, Judy Gold, Darrell Hammond, Sherrod Small, Mario Cantone, John Fugelsang, Wendy Williams, Sherri Shepherd and Dee Snider in addition to other notable names in the worlds of TV, film, theater and music. Current co-founder Vice President Al Gore and actress and singer Liza Minnelli; Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert and others will appear in special videotaped segments during the event. All talent is subject to change.

One-hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit two local charities, which are providing hurricane Sandy relief: UJA-Federation of New York, which cares for people in need, and Rebuilding Together, which repairs and renovates damaged homes.

Note: Current TV will air an edited version of “Joy Behar’s Comics with Benefits”, executive produced by Joy Behar and Robin Hommel, throughout December as a fundraiser for UJA-Federation of New York and Rebuilding Together.

Learn more about UJA-Federation and how you can help here.

Special Access Package Available

Enjoy premium seating and a chance to meet Joy Behar and friends at a private reception after the performance.
Note: Talent appearing at post-event subject to availability.

Want to donate but can’t attend the benefit?
Click here to donate or text SANDY to 80108 to give $10 to Hurricane Sandy Relief.
See terms and conditions.

This event is underwritten by The Hite Foundation.

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Brief Bios:

About Rebuilding Together:

Rebuilding Together believes that everyone deserves to live in a Safe and Healthy Home and that Community Starts at Home. Our focus provides critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to low-income homes and community centers at no cost to service recipients. Our impact extends beyond the individuals served to revitalize and stabilize vulnerable neighborhoods and communities across the country. Our 200 local affiliates complete 10,000 rebuild projects a year thanks to the efforts of nearly 200,000 volunteers from corporate partners, skilled trades professionals and everyday good citizens. Learn more about our Disaster Recovery efforts and how you can help: www.rebuildingtogether.org/disaster

About UJA-Federation of New York:

For more than 90 years, UJA-Federation has been a central force for communal planning and philanthropy in the New York Jewish community. Through UJA-Federation, almost 60,000 donors pool their resources to help people in need, inspire a passion for Jewish life and learning, and strengthen Jewish communities around the world -- to address the issues that matter to us most as Jews and as New Yorkers. Working with nearly 100 network beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 60 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. Because we do the most good when we do it. Learn more about UJA-Federation and how you can help: www.ujafedny.org/hurricane-sandy-relief-fund/

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Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount. Please note that certain events may not qualify for a group rate. To make group arrangements or need further assistance, you may contact Customer Service at 212.415.5500 during our Hours of Operation.

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Eligible patrons will be able to order priority registration online.

 

Who is eligible for priority registration?

Individuals who have participated in 92nd Street Y programs over the past year in selected program areas, participants in certain memberships, and those who have made contributions of $500 or more to 92Y, are eligible to register for programs before they become available to the general public.

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Patrons that qualify for Priority Registration will receive packets in the mail explaining how to purchase online. Priority registration is normally mailed 2-3 weeks before a catalog is available. Registration information includes your Patron ID#. You can use this ID# to setup your login information online. This will allow you to register early for a course or event. Please note: if you receive a packet, you are only eligible to priority register for the programs covered in your packet.

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To find out if you are eligible for priority registration, don't have your Patron ID#, or having difficulty ordering online, please call 212.415.5500 or email.