The Count Basie Center for the Arts will host the first-ever “Roast of New Jersey” on Saturday, Feb. 28, bringing together comedians, television personalities, and sports figures for a night of jokes aimed at the Garden State.

Jeff Ross, known as the “Roastmaster General” for his work on Comedy Central Roasts, will host the one-night event at the historic theater in Red Bank.

The comedy lineup also includes Joey “Coco” Diaz, known for his role in “The Many Saints of Newark” and his “Uncle Joey’s Joint” podcast, and Brian “Q” Quinn from “Impractical Jokers.” Former New York Giants running back and current WFAN radio host Tiki Barber will also take part.

Other performers scheduled to appear are Rich Vos, Chris Gethard, Bonnie McFarlane, Donnell Rawlings, Natalie Cuomo, Chris Covert, “Real

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