Ramy Youssef makes comedy about faith in an industry that doesn't know what to do with sincerity. His Hulu series *Ramy* explored Muslim-American identity with a rawness that earned two Golden Globes and comparisons to Louie. His standup goes further—less polished, more willing to sit in discomfort. He talks about religion without ironic distance, sex without bravado, family without either sentimentalizing or scorning. This Beacon run follows his 2024 HBO special and precedes what he's calling his most personal tour. The material deals with marriage, mortality, and the gap between spiritual aspiration and daily failure. It's funny in a way that makes you think rather than just laugh. Valentine's Day seems like an odd booking for a comedian who spends half his set talking about God. That's probably the point.
Why We Love This
He often does Q&A after the official set. Stay for it.
Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway, New York