Janet McNamara at Canton Comedy Boom
About this Event
Join Canton Comedy Boom on Friday, November 20th for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy with headliner Janet McNamara, featuring Monica Carroll!
Janet McNamara is a Boston-bred comedian now based in New York City, where she recently became a regular at The Comedy Cellar following the viral success of her debut special, Not Smart Enough. Her special was also just featured on Vulture’s 2026 “9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch” List.
After spending 15 years balancing stand-up with a career in accounting in her hometown of Summerville, MA, Janet has emerged as one of comedy’s most distinctive voices—pairing razor-sharp joke writing with an unbothered, plainspoken delivery that sneaks up on you and then levels the room.
Praised by Maria Bamford as “a fantastic comic with an amazing delivery and enviable timing of very unique material,” Janet has also had her stand-up shared by Amy Schumer and Bill Burr, further cementing her reputation as a comic’s comic with mainstream heat.
Her offbeat perspective has been featured on Don't Tell Comedy, America’s Got Talent and American Idol (yes, really). Janet has opened for Maria Bamford, Jessica Kirson, and Eugene Mirman, and has performed at festivals including the Women in Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, Big Sky Comedy Festival, and Hampton Beach Comedy Festival.
Monica Carroll will be featuring for Janet. Monica is a rising comic from Boston. She is the oldest sister, a Capricorn, and is really into candles if that means anything to you. She has been featured in the Rogue Island Comedy Festival and the Boston Comedy Festival. Monica is a producer of several shows around Boston including Hideout Comedy on Friday nights and Wet Cat Comedy.
Your opening act for the evening will be Tim Wolfe. Tim has jokes for days! Or at least a little under an hour. Winner of numerous comedy competitions (and the forever champion of the now-defunct Youngstown Comedy Festival), Tim’s jokes about poorly making sandwiches are surpassed only by his jokes about poorly working the register at PetSmart.
Tim has opened for Tony Hinchcliffe, almost opened for Bob Saget, and filled in on a show Bobcat Goldthwaite didn’t wanna do. He has also been a headlining performer on the Brewery Comedy Tour and is currently a staple at comedy clubs within a 50 mile radius of his mom’s house.
It’s going to be a great night for comedy in Canton, and we hope you’ll join us for the fun!
As always, the Second April Studios and shops will be open before the show, and we encourage you to visit our website for a list of bars, restaurants, and shops within walking distance of the show!
Canton Comedy Boom
324 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44702
Lower Level
Doors at 7:30pm
Show starts at 8pm
Tickets: $20 online / $25 at door
DORA drinks from nearby bars allowed
Recommended ages 18+
Where is it happening?
USD 20.00
