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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Comedian Eric D’Alessandro, originally from Staten Island, is coming to the St.
George Theatre on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.
m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
D’Alessandro’s unique and hilarious brand of comedy, deeply rooted in his Italian-American background, promises to once again delight fans from Staten Island and beyond and tickets are still available. * * * Click here for tickets to Friday, Dec. 6 show at 8 p.
m. * * * Click here for tickets to Saturday, Dec. 7 show at 8 p.
m. D’Alessandro started on YouTube and quickly became a hit with his hilarious sketches, spot-on celebrity impressions, and funny song covers. He’s especially loved for his character “Maria Marie,” who brings laughs and realness in a way that just clicks with fans.
He went viral with his video “where it was,” racking up over 45 million views, but he’s more than just a one-hit wonder. Loyal followers keep up with him across social media, and Forbes has given him props for his ability to connect with people both online and onstage. Comedian and Staten Island native Eric D'Alessandro performs at the St.
George Theatre on Dec. 3, 2022. (Dr.
Gracelyn Santos/Staten Island Advance) Dr. Gracelyn Santos/Staten Island Advance Thanks to his charisma, D’Alessandro snagged roles in movies and on television, including VH1’s “Fuhgeddabout Christmas” and the movie “Nerve” with Emma Roberts and Dave Franco (he landed the role partly because of his online fame). He’s also ventured into animation with his YouTube series “MariaMogi,” showing off even more of his creativity, and his voice is everywhere in the podcast world, too.
He’s dropped by Barstool Sports’ KFC Radio, Growing Up Italian, Jeff FM, and the Dr. Drew Podcast, always bringing his humor and relatable takes. When it comes to live performances, D’Alessandro knows how to work a crowd.
In addition to the St. George Theatre, he’s headlined at top spots across the U.S.
and Canada, like The Borgata in Atlantic City, Count Basie Theatre in New Jersey, NYC’s Town Hall, and The Paramount in Huntington, New York, on Long Island..
