The Anxiety of Laughing

Part of Midtown International Theatre Festival 2026

1 hr 30 min

Jul 13 - 25, 2026

The Anxiety of Laughing by Andrew Justvig is a heartfelt tale of resilience and love that follows Joey, a stand-up comedian with cerebral palsy, and his fiancée, Leah, a talented ballerina. As they support each other in pursuing their dreams, a tragic car accident shatters their lives, leaving Leah paralyzed from the waist down and testing the depths of their commitment.