Comedian Jim Florentine returning to the Capital Region

ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — Comedian and host Jim Florentine will be making his return to the area after announcing upcoming performances at the Albany Funny Bone and The Comedy Works in Saratoga. The shows are scheduled for June and September.

The comedian is no stranger to the Capital Region, most recently performing at the Lark Street Tavern in Albany back in April. In addition to his stand up, he is best known for co-hosting “That Metal Show” and for his appearances on the prank phone call series “Crank Yankers.”

Florentine will be performing a total of six shows in the area. The three Albany performances are set for June 14 at 7:30 p.m. and June 15 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The three Saratoga shows will be held on September 6 at 8 p.m. and September 7 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The Albany Funny Bone is located on the second floor of Crossgates Mall, and The Comedy Works is located at 388 Broadway. You can buy Jim Florentine tickets online through the Etix and JokeTix websites respectively.

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