Act II Playhouse announces its latest production entitled “Christmas in the Catskills,” an original comedy cabaret starring Philadelphia’s Funniest Man, Tony Braithwaite.

Previews begin December 5, 2023, and the production opens Friday, December 8. “Christmas in the Catskills” runs through Saturday, December 30, 2023.

In a one-man performance, Braithwaite takes on the giants of comedy’s heyday (including Mel Brooks, Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, and many more) mining the best laughs of the Borscht Belt.

This evening of jokes and stories is capped off with a Friar’s Club roast of Santa Claus.

“The group of comedians who dominated the Catskills resorts in the ‘50s and ‘60s has had a tremendous impact on me personally,” said Braithwaite who also directs the production.

“Their comedy shaped who I am as a performer today and I am sure will resonate with Act II audiences just as much as it did half a century ago. I cannot wait to introduce audiences old and young to these legends. Laughter is sure to take the chill out of the long winter nights!”

Braithwaite has been doing stand-up since he was 13, when he became the youngest comedian ever to perform at New York City’s famed, “The Improv.”

As a stand-up comic, he has opened for Adam Sandler, David Spade, and appeared with Mario Cantone.

Joining Braithwaite on stage and providing musical accompaniment is Dan Matarazzo.

Ticket prices start at $32 and are available online at act2.org, by calling the Act II Box Office at 215-654-0200, or in person at the Box Office at 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler. The Box Office is open Mon-Sat, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Student tickets are $15 and group discounts are available.

Read more about upcoming shows at Act II Playhouse.

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