The Mahjong Monologues is a show that celebrates Mahjong! Brought to life by 4 hilarious comedian-storytellers, the Mahjong Monologues will have you laughing, crying and even singing about the game we all love. Find show dates, tickets and cast information.
Part stand-up, part storytelling, part love letter to Mahjong —it's a show for anyone who plays, anyone who loves someone who plays, and anyone who's ever wondered what all the fuss is about. Grab your tile-obsessed friends and spend some time with people who know the thrill of victory and the agony of a wall game. Because with these 4 jokers, everybody wins!
UPCOMING SHOW
Wednesday, October 7 @ 7:00 PM
The Triad Theatre
158 W. 72nd St., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023
Tickets — $22
+ 2 Drink Minimum!
Who’s in the cast
Cory Kahaney
Cory Kahaney is an award-winning comedian, writer, and producer who has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Show with David Letterman.
Other television credits include multiple appearances on Comics Unleashed, Conan, and The View. She was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and America’s Got Talent. Her latest comedy special, Antiques Joke Show, premiered on Prime Video in August.
Cory also co-wrote comedian Zarna Garg’s comedy specials One in a Billion, on Prime Video, and Practical People Win, on Hulu.
Robin Fox
Robin Fox is a comedian, writer, and Mahjong enthusiast who finds humor in marriage, aging, family, friendship—and pretty much everything else life throws at her.
A veteran performer at comedy clubs, community events, JCCs, and 55+ communities, Robin brings her sharp, relatable humor to the stage.
Robin’s love of American Mah Jongg led her to encourage her dear friend Cory to learn the game. That encouragement sparked a friendship, a shared passion, and ultimately The Mahjong Monologues. Robin is thrilled to have helped bring Cory’s vision to life—and to be part of the fun!
Michele Balan
Born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, brash New York stand-up comedian Michele traded her corporate software career for the comedy stage. After blowing through her savings with zero regard for bills, she survived on odd jobs from bartending to selling video jukeboxes.
All that struggle paid off: she recorded her debut CD Neurotic by Nature at the Hollywood Improv, scored TV credits including Comedy Central and NBC's Last Comic Standing, and became a national headliner on clubs and cruise lines. Proudly calling herself a "30-year overnight success," Michele is thrilled to join this fabulous Mahjong show, which brings her right back to childhood memories of her mom playing the game!
Talia Reese
Talia Reese regularly performs at New York City’s famous comedy clubs and events throughout the U.S. and Canada. She has been recognized by The New York Post as a “Hot Ticket.” The Jewish Voice described her brand of comedy as “Over the Top Humor.”
In addition to headlining all kinds of fundraisers, Talia has appeared on Comics Unleashed and The Kelly Clarkson Show. She has opened for Caroline Rhea, Gilbert Gottfried, and most recently shared the stage with Jim Gaffigan and Nick Cannon.
Talia and her sold-out shows have been featured in the New York Post, Daily News, Wall Street Journal, Jerusalem Post, and The Times of Israel (and many local publications). In Talia’s comedy, she can either take a deep dive into her Modern Orthodox lifestyle or riff on her life as a former Big Law associate and Long Island mom. It’s a lot to talk about! Talia’s comedy has been celebrated by a range of audiences.
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