New York Legends at Broadway Theater, Emirates Palace

The Emirates Palace’s Auditorium has been repurposed as a Broadway theatre for this “unmissable comedy lineup” as the blurb puts it. It’s an Abu Dhabi Comedy Week evening with five standups (“legends”? Well, maybe) that come from or have a connection with New York City – so Dubai’s very own Mina Liccione is included because she comes from NYC. There’s a second show on 21 May, and on the bill for both nights are …

The Comedy Godfather: Tony Woods
Rom-Com Specialist: Ian Lara Smooth
Operator: Simeon Goodson
Broadway Baby: Mina Liccione
Hilarious Haitian: Wil Sylvince