Maron on stage is a different animal from Maron behind a microphone in his garage — the podcast is generous and curious, the stand-up is anxious, funny and openly furious. Yammering Into The Void is the tour he has been working out in clubs, which means the Beacon gets a set that has been sanded down over months rather than a first draft. If you have listened to a few hundred hours of WTF and never seen the man work a room, this is the version of him you have been missing.
What to expect
A single headline set at a 2,800-seat Upper West Side theatre, typically with an opener and no intermission. Expect roughly 75-90 minutes of material about aging, grief, the state of the culture and his cats. The Beacon's ornate interior makes it feel more like a concert than a comedy club.
Good to know
- Take the 1, 2 or 3 to 72nd Street — the Beacon is a two-minute walk at 74th and Broadway
- Doors open well before the set; arrive early if you want a drink before the house lights drop
- The orchestra and lower balcony have the best sightlines; the upper balcony is steep
- This is adult material — not one for kids
- The Beacon is wheelchair accessible with accessible seating available when booking
- Part of the New York Comedy Festival, so it is ticketed on its own rather than via a festival pass
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Common questions
Is this part of the New York Comedy Festival?
Yes — it is one of the festival's Beacon Theatre headline shows, but it is ticketed separately like every other festival event.
How long is the show?
Expect around 75-90 minutes of headline material, usually with a short opening set beforehand and no intermission.
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