Tennis Icon John McEnroe & Brother Patrick Will Host the JMTP’s 5th Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser at Sony Hall
Proceeds set to support JMTP’s youth tennis programming in New York City…Comedians Tracy Morgan, Mike Birbiglia, Mark Normand, Rachel Feinstein, Michelle Buteau, Matt Friend and Seth Herzog are confirmed to perform
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, New York City’s top comedians will join tennis superstar John McEnroe and his brother Patrick McEnroe for a night of laughs at Sony Hall in midtown Manhattan.
Comedians Tracy Morgan, Mike Birbiglia, Michelle Buteau, Mark Normand, Rachel Feinstein, Matt Friend and Seth Herzog have so far confirmed as performers at 2023’s event, with more performer announcements possible in the coming days. All proceeds will be going to benefit the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), the transformative youth tennis initiative founded by McEnroe.
“Comedy Night is always a highlight of the year and I’m so thankful to my friend, Marci Klein, who helped me put together this event. I’m looking forward to another successful evening to help us continue to grow youth tennis in NYC” said tennis star and JMTP founder John McEnroe.
Founded in 2012, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) provides access to the sport of tennis for thousands of children and families, primarily from the Harlem and Bronx neighborhoods adjacent to the Sportime Randall’s Island Tennis Center. In addition to partnering with local public schools to provide free tennis instruction and making court time available to the community through partnerships with the City and other local nonprofits, JMTP has also disbursed over $8M in scholarships, allowing talented players to compete and receive high-level training through the John McEnroe Tennis Academy.
Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) Executive Director Ryann Cutillo said, “JMTP has had a banner year with the return of our community programs, top-notch college commitments, and ongoing success on and off the court for JMTP’s scholarship recipients. I’m grateful to all of the comedians who have agreed to perform and help us raise much needed funds to continue our efforts.”
This year, JMTP is moving the event from its customary venue of Carolines on Broadway to the larger Sony Hall at The Paramount Hotel in Manhattan’s Broadway district. The new venue features more VIP sections, a larger stage, and more room for JMTP’s funnest night of the year.
The poster for this year’s event can be downloaded here. More information and event tickets can be obtained here.
