Stand-up comedy show hosted by Na'im Ali and Ben Staab, each set accompanied by a live professional bassist.
Stand-Up with Strings is running a series of shows at Next In Line Comedy Club in Philadelphia, with dates on August 29, September 26, October 24, November 28, and December 26. It's hosted by Na'im Ali and Ben Staab, and the whole thing is built around a single, specific twist: every comic performs with a live professional bassist by their side. The bassist lays down grooves throughout the set, adding rhythm, tension, and unexpected flavor to the jokes, which the organizers describe as "stand-up like you've never heard it before — literally."
Each show runs about 80 minutes. The venue is Next In Line Comedy Club, an intimate 80-seat room at 1025 Hamilton Street in the Garden Square neighborhood. It's a spot that stages comedy every Friday and Saturday, usually featuring rising Philadelphia comedians who are "Next In Line" for bigger things, so the room is built for the kind of close-up comedy this show leans into.
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There are a few practical things to keep in mind before you head over. The show is 21+, unless you're attending with a parent or legal guardian. Drinks are sold by Love City Brewing, and the venue isn't wheelchair accessible. Parking is available next door or on the street. Tickets run from $20.67 to $45.14, and the shows start at 9:30 PM, with doors opening at 9:15 PM.
