The Trash King is a bracket of the dumbest, wildest bits UCB performers think are too insane to do anywhere else, judged by Josh Nasser from atop a throne of trash. It has run since 2019, landed a slot in the New York Comedy Festival, and is hosted by Caroline Ulwick and Benny Benedetto. If you like your Friday nights late, loud and genuinely weird, this is the one.
What to expect
An hour of short head-to-head performances with hosts keeping score, audience reaction swaying things, and a king who sends losers home. Expect props, characters and chaos in a tight black-box room.
Good to know
- Arrive a few minutes early; seats of late ticket holders can be released to the waitlist.
- L to 3rd Av, or walk east from 14th St–Union Square.
- Under 17s must be with a parent or guardian; material is adult.
- The lineup is announced close to the date.
- It starts late, so pair it with an earlier dinner nearby.
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Common questions
Who judges?
Josh Nasser performs as the Trash King and decides who advances.
How long is it?
About 60 minutes.
