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  • Thur Feb 05, 2026
  • 7:00pm
  • In-Person Ticket
  • Leonard Nimoy Thalia, 250 95th Street
  • $18

Symphony Space / Comedy

Uptown Showdown: 1920s Vs. 2020s

Against a divided pink and blue background: on the left, a woman in 1920s-era flapper clothing poses facing the camera; on the right, a woman in modern dress poses in front of a phone and ring light. White text reading 1920s vs. 2020s. appears at the top of the image.
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  • Time | 7pm
  • Prices | $18

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Flappers or influencers? Jazz clubs or TikTok trends?? Step into a century-spanning showdown as our comedians compare the glitz, chaos, and culture of the 1920s and the 2020s? Whether you’re into speakeasies or smart homes, this time-traveling showdown is the bee’s knees!

The popular comedy debate series invites two teams of funny folks from the worlds of stand-up and late-night television to tackle topics of great importance to pop culture, such as which pet is superior—cats or dogs—and is it better to be comfortable or fashionable? The verbal sparring and all-around absurdity only stop when the audience decides the winner.

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Past Performers include Elna Baker, Maria Bamford, Michael Ian Black, Guy Branum, Wyatt Cenac, Ronny Chieng, Jo Firestone, John Fugelsang, Janeane Garofalo, Jon Glaser, Ilana Glazer, Josh Gondelman, Dave Hill, Maeve Higgins, Mehran Khaghani, Julie Klausner, Hasan Minhaj, Aparna Nancherla, Kristen Schaal, Baratunde Thurston, Kevin Townley, Michael Showalter, Dan Soder, Bowen Yang, Sasheer Zamata, and many more.

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Leonard Nimoy Thalia

1Expected Run Time is 90 minutes

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