TGIF (TESTING GAY IDEAS, FUNNY)
The Hit Comedy/Variety Lineup Show

Recently named Solo Performer of the Year by the Young-Howze Theatre Awards, NYC comedian Michael John Ciszewski (Edinburgh Fringe, Off-Broadway) brings his hit comedy variety extravaganza TGIF to The Green Room 42 Supper Club for its smash second year!

Nominated for a BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award for Best Comedy Act, TGIF (Testing Gay Ideas, Funny) is an ongoing experiment combining several unstable elements: stand-up comedy, drag, storytelling, sketch, music, video, and Ciszewski’s patented Profound Gay Stupidity™. It’s New York City’s warmest, most inviting lineup show, incubated by community, curiosity, and reckless innovation—and conducted entirely without protective gear.

Every date introduces new variables in the form of guest appearances from Ciszewski’s favorite comics, drag artists, and queer weirdos; past TGIF lineups have featured performances from and collaborations with NYC up-and-coming talents and gorgeous people Ellington Berg, Maria DeCotis, Brian Dudley, Olivia Levine, Ian Lockwood, Mariyea, Philip Markle, Erik Martini, Reina NoBuena, Sarah Alice Shull, and Noah Simes.

Ciszewski has been heralded as “a whip smart comic [who] holds the room like putty” (BingeFringe) and who “celebrates love the way Julia Child celebrated French cooking” (Monumental Entertainment). He has earned accolades including a Queer Performer’s Award Nomination at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe—where his show was named the #50 Top Show out of 3600!—and raves from critics and audiences (gay and otherwise) who agree the data is clear: the experiment works.

✨ Fridays at 8:00pm ✨
The Green Room 42 Supper Club
570 10th Ave, NYC

Friday, February 20 • Buy Tickets
Friday, April 24 •Tickets Onsale Soon
Friday, May 29 • Tickets Onsale Soon

TGIF is…

Directed in part by Noah Simes
(SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE, The Penumbra Podcast)

Booking and producing by Jen Beck (SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN)
and Brian Dudley (IF MEMORY SERVES, LOVEFOOL).

photography by @iAmZekeD

THE GREEN ROOM 42 opened in 2017 and has since become one of New York City’s most celebrated destinations for live performance, dining, and special events. Rising above Times Square, The Green Room 42 brings together a Cabaret, Rooftop, and Supper Club under one dynamic brand—offering nightly shows, all-day dining from breakfast through dinner, and a vibrant seasonal rooftop bar that showcases the city from above.

Since its debut, The Green Room 42 has redefined the modern cabaret experience in NYC. The venue has hosted more than 5,000 artists—including icons such as Lillias White, Josh Groban, Sara Bareilles, Tina Fey, Katharine McPhee, Bowen Yang, Bette Midler, and Judy Kuhn—cementing its status as a powerhouse home for Broadway’s biggest stars and the industry’s most exciting emerging talent.

Guests enjoy inspired dishes, signature cocktails, craft beer, and a curated wine list—served table-side to elevate every performance. With flexible, beautifully designed spaces across the Cabaret, the Supper Club, and the Rooftop, The Green Room 42 stands as a premier destination for unforgettable nights out, social gatherings, and private events of any size.

Tickets and reservations are available at TheGreenRoom42.com.

The Green Room 42 is located at 570 Tenth Avenue inside YOTEL New York City.

@TheGreenRoom42