Janet McNamara
Stand-up comedian · New York, NY

Janet McNamara

Who Janet McNamara is

Janet McNamara is a stand-up comedian from the Boston area, now based in New York City, where she became a regular at the Comedy Cellar after her debut special, Not Smart Enough, went viral. She spent 15 years balancing stand-up with a career in accounting in her hometown, and her debut album, also titled Not Smart Enough, is out on PGF Records. She has been featured on Don't Tell Comedy, America's Got Talent and American Idol, and has opened for Maria Bamford, Jessica Kirson and Eugene Mirman.

Janet McNamara tour dates 2026–27

14 shows from 19 November 2026 to 26 February 2027 in Cleveland, Canton, Canonsburg, Boston and 5 more cities.

2 more dates, to 26 February 2027

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At a glance

Based in
New York, NY
Stand-up specials
Not Smart Enough
Albums
Not Smart Enough
On screen
Don't Tell Comedy, America's Got Talent and American Idol
Next on stage
19 November 2026 — Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH

Specials, shows and podcasts

Stand-up specials

Albums

On screen

Comedians like Janet McNamara

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Questions and answers

Where is Janet McNamara performing next?

Thursday 19 November 2026, 7:00 PM at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH, then 13 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026–27?

Yes: 14 shows from 19 November 2026 to 26 February 2027 in Cleveland, Canton, Canonsburg, Boston, Austin, Dallas and 3 more cities.

What stand-up specials have they released?

Not Smart Enough.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Don't Tell Comedy, America's Got Talent and American Idol.

Where are they based?

New York, NY, as their record gives it.

Who are some comedians like them?

Ellen DeGeneres (also in American Idol), Jackie Tohn (also in American Idol), Alex Kumin (also in Don't Tell Comedy), Ali Sultan (also in Don't Tell Comedy) and Andy Haynes (also in Don't Tell Comedy).

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 29 September 2026