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.
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 “Dont 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.
Her debut comedy album, Not Smart Enough, is available now on PGF Records.
About Top Secret Comedy Club:
Top Secret Comedy Club New York is a premier destination for live stand-up comedy in the heart of Manhattan, bringing the raw energy and underground spirit of New York City’s comedy scene to the East Village. Known as a true comedy cellar for discovering both rising talent and world famous acts, Top Secret Comedy Club NYC delivers world-class live stand-up comedy every night of the week.
With an intimate room, electric crowds, and a reputation for surprise celebrity drop-ins, the club has quickly become one of the top-rated comedy clubs in New York City. Audiences can expect sharp, unfiltered stand-up from comedians who perform on the biggest stages in NYC and beyond.
Whether you’re an East Village local or visiting Manhattan, Top Secret Comedy Club is the go-to spot for the best stand-up comedy in NYC, where tomorrow’s stars and today’s legends share the same stage. And we are only a 4 minute walk from Katz’s Deli.
