Desi Alexander is a stand up comic/actor from Baltimore with a limitless talent to bring to the stage. Having a growing audience of over 600,000 followers that he entertains daily. He was a school teacher by day and comic by night before following his dream full time. His late father, named him after a bit from “Eddie Murphy Delirious” and the rest is history. He’s evolved into not only a great comic, but a writer and actor also featuring in movies and television. You can also catch his comedy sketch show series “Tonight’s Special Guest” on Amazon. He has also had a role in “Big 50,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Check Please” (Tubi) You don’t want to miss a show with Desi! He has performed with Kevin Hart, Chris Tucker, Tommy Davidson, Paul Mooney, and many other countless legends in comedy. He also writes and directs his own productions. This year Desi is headlining his own tour creating the “The Moving Target tour” all over the country.
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The Grisly Pear Midtown is the newest upscale addition to the Pear family! The club features an insider look at the best NYC has to offer just steps from Times Square. Expect comedians you've seen on HBO, Comedy Central, Netflix, Late Night TV, and more, plus the hottest rising comedians on the scene.
Past comedians include Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, Stavros Halkias, Chanel Ali, Emma Willman, Ian Fidance, Derek Gaines, Tony Woods, Marcus Monroe, Isabel Hagen, Nathan Macintosh, Jay Jurden, Caitlin Peluffo, Eva Evans, Geoffrey Asmus, Eagle Witt, Gina Brillon, Dan St. Germain, Mike Cannon, Vannessa Jackson, Sergio Chicon, Gianmarco Soresei, Joe DeVito, Brendan Sagalow, Carmen Lagala, Che Durena, Alex Carabaño, LeClerc Andre, Chloe Radcliffe, Aaron Berg and more.
The Grisly Pear Midtown features a full kitchen serving a Mexican-inspired bar menu, including tacos, burgers, and fresh donuts. Additionally the bar has everything from classic beers to our signature cocktail, the Fiery Scotsman. Each show requires a two item minimum purchase in addition to your ticket, or you can skip the show and dine without a ticket in our restaurant area.