A native New Yorker, comedian Bobby Collins has a unique way of connecting with Long Island audiences through anecdotes about traveling on the L.I.E., bizarre interactions with strangers on the subway, the list goes on. On Friday, May 16, The Suffolk welcomes back Collins for an 8 p.m. performance.
Collins’s humor lies in his rants on world events and day-to-day situations that everyone has experienced at one time or another. Collins possesses an ability to truthfully translate the human condition in a relatable and hilarious way. His true dedication to his craft is what keeps his vibrant shows consistently sold out.
As a professional stand-up comedian, he’s worked alongside friends Chris Rock, Ray Romano and Drew Carey among others. Rosie O’Donnell specifically requested that Collins take over as host for “Stand-Up Spotlight.” Collins is widely regarded as a “comic’s comic.’ He’s had an extensive career performing at comedy clubs, theaters, corporate and charity events, coupled with innumerable television appearances on legendary shows like Letterman, “The Tonight Show” with both Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno, even a birthday performance for Chelsea Clinton at the White House, and appearances in U.S. embassies and USO shows abroad.
Tickets are $39 to $79 at thesuffolk.org. The Suffolk is at 118 East Main Street in Riverhead.
Staff Writer on May 2, 2025