Hiss-terrical Cat Day

Stand Up NY Presents: Hiss-terrical Cat Day A Comedy Show Benefitting Animal Care Centers of NYC Saturday, August 8, 2026 International Cat Day Showtime: 9:00 PM, Doors: 8:30 PM Get ready to laugh your paws off at "Hiss-terrical"—the purrfect comedy show for cat lovers! Join us on International Cat Day, Saturday, August 8, 2026, for a night of feline-fueled fun. Showtime: 9:00 PM, Doors open: 8:30 PM. Through an open call, New York standup comedians overwhelmingly responded to their love for cats to be on this show. The lineup features cat owners, those who foster cats, those who grew up with cats in their houses, and those who just die-hard love love love the furry friends. We dedicate this show to all the cats in the world, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Animal Care Centers of NYC. Line Up Seán Mallory (PBS) Rebecca Reingold (New York Comedy Festival) Chase DuRousseau (Aspen Laugh Festival) Myq Kaplan (The Tonight Show) Meghan O’Malley , “That’s my cat’s birthday. So what better way to celebrate them.” Piyali Syam , “I’m an obsessive cat mom and have fostered multiple cats as well!” Vickie Wang, “I flew my 4 cats from Shanghai thru Paris to New York in crutches .” Marty Cunnie , “I have my cats tattooed on me and I run a comedy show at the Brooklyn Cat Café.” Bios Meghan O’Malley is a New York City-based performer, writer, and comedian who honed her comedic skills training with the Upright Citizens Brigade. Piyali Syam is an NYC-based comedian, actor, and writer whose notable credits include serving as a segment producer for the Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay and appearing in the viral web series 7 PM . Seán Mallory is a native New York comedian known for his cerebral one-liners and wordplay, with top stage credits including performances at renowned clubs like Carolines on Broadway and Stand Up NY. Rebecca Reingold is a New York-based stand-up comedian who blends dark humor with cultural commentary and boasts notable stage appearances at the New York Comedy Festival. Chase DuRousseau is a Brooklyn-based comedian who won "Houston's Funniest Person," featured on Jo Koy's Break The Mold World Tour , and has performed at major festivals like Just For Laughs. Vickie Wang is a bilingual NYC-based stand-up comedian who performs internationally and has opened for renowned touring headliners like Atsuko Okatsuka and Jenny Yang. Marty Cunnie is a Brooklyn-based comedian known for his high-energy, raucous humor and appearances at renowned venues and festivals like Skankfest and the San Francisco Punch Line. Myq Kaplan is an established comedian with an impressive resume that includes appearances on The Tonight Show , Conan , America’s Got Talent , Last Comic Standing , and his own half-hour special on Comedy Central.