Alexis Gay Presents: New Year, New Show(s)

Hi, it’s me, Alexis Gay! (“who?” don’t worry about it keep reading I’ll tell you!!!) I’m thrilled to be the first to announce: it’s 2026!!! That’s RIGHT! The NEW YEAR HAS BEGUN! And we all know the famous saying about the new year, right??? “New YEAR, new SHOW(S)!!!!” (I think my great-great-grandfather twice removed said that.)
On Tuesday, January 27th, YOU could be among the very first to see fresh-outta-the-oven previews of some of NYC’s most exciting comedians’ new works-in-progress! All of the wonderfully talented comics below will be debuting 10-12 minute previews of the Next Big Show™️ they’re working on this year.
The lineup is stacked:
Shannon Fiedler (comedian, writer and content creator with over 600k followers across social media and names comic to watch at the 2023 New York Comedy Festival)
Ginny Hogan (New Yorker, author of three humor collections, also writes the political newsletter for Betches)
Felipe Torres Medina (writer for Stephen Colbert)
Gary Simons (opener for Mike Birbiglia??? very casual )
Taylor Kay Phillips (has literally one thousand Emmy’s as a writer on Last Week Tonight)
Alexis Gay (me, from earlier—from the beginning of this event description, and also technically The New Yorker, and also the internet, I guess? and I just filmed my solo show at The Bell House, and I’m hosting this little shindig and whatever, come find out what my deal is!!!)
The thing about a beloved solo show or a polished hour of standup comedy is that it starts as one small joke, or maybe one half-baked idea, or maybe the concept of an idea of a joke you could see yourself or someone like yourself considering taking a shot at maybe telling someday in the near or perhaps more distant future. Do you feel me? It starts as practically nothing, is my point. A little seed. But if you treat it well—with some water and sunlight (and coffee, probably, at least in my case) that little seed can grow into something slightly bigger: a 10-12 minute swing, a stab, a take, an attempt, a draft—of your next big thing.
I absolutely love watching new work. It’s a thrill to me to follow along as work grows and matures and evolves over time. Isn’t that one of the coolest parts of living in NYC???? That all of this creative work is being developed all around us, every DAY? I certainly think so but YES OBVIOUSLY I am EXTREMELY BIASED because developing said creative work is MY WHOLE DEAL OH NO I meant to save “my deal” until 1/27, ugh!!!! I hope you decide to join us regardless.
All the best for a wonderful year,
Alexis
Comedian Bios

Shannon Fiedler:

• Bio: Shannon Fiedler is a comedian, writer, and content creator with over 600k followers across social media. She was named a comic to watch at the 2023 New York Comedy Festival, and her debut comedy special, Thirty, Flirty & Crying can be found on YouTube.
• Show Title & Description: Plus One — six months into motherhood, Shannon reflects on how her new "plus one" has changed everything.
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Ginny Hogan:

• Bio: Ginny Hogan is a NYC-based stand up comic and writer. She's the author of three humor collections, as well as an upcoming one from McSweeney's. She writes the politics newsletter for Betches and posts a lot online.
• Show Title & Description: Mom Jeans is a vivid description of the birthing process, among other things.
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Felipe Torres Medina:

• Bio: Felipe Torres Medina is a WGA and Peabody Award-Winning writer and comedian from a country you misspell. He writes for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and is the author of "America, Let Me In: A Choose Your Own Immigration Story."
• Show Title: American Like You
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Gary Simons:

• Bio: Gary Simons is a comedian, writer, and actor known for his inviting narrative style and witty, introspective observations. He’s been on the road opening for Mike Birbiglia, Roy Wood Jr, and Gary Gulman. You can see him perform in New York at the World Famous Comedy Cellar.
• Show Title & Description: Red Velvet - Introducing your partner to family is tough, especially when you haven't told your family about her at all over the 2-year relationship, and you are bringing her to your brother's wedding.
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Taylor Kay Phillips:

• Bio: Taylor Kay Phillips is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning writer and comedian originally from Kansas City, Missouri. She currently writes for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. She has no tattoos.
• Show Title & Description: No Tattoos - A comedy show about the tattoos I wish my younger self had been cool enough to make my older self regret.
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Alexis Gay:

• Bio: Alexis a writer and comedian who recently filmed her solo show ‘Unprofessional’ at the Bell House. She’s been featured by Fast Company, Nightline, Business Insider, CNBC and The New Yorker. You can catch her at her monthly NYC standup comedy show, Waouh!
• Show Title & Description: Old Money - a show about 100% cashmere sweaters, a very specific pawn shop bracelet, and “resting boarding school face”.

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