MEET THE COMEDIANS

A married comedy powerhouse bringing sharp stand-up, fearless storytelling, and major writing credits to Tampa for a night you won't want to miss.

ESTER STEINBERG & NOAH GARDENSWARTZ

ESTER STEINBERG

Tampa native Ester Steinberg is a veteran headlining stand-up comedian known for her observational humor, fearless honesty, and ability to say what everyone else is only thinking!

Ester Steinberg is a Florida-native veteran headlining stand-up comedian known for her observational humor, fearless honesty, and ability to say what everyone else is thinking but too scared to say out loud.

Performing since the age of 16, Ester has spent decades honing a voice that blends her Jewish identity, modern motherhood, relationships, and cultural absurdities into consistently high-impact, laugh-dense sets.

Often described as the “cool mom comedian,” Ester delivers material that is smart, relatable, and crowd-connecting — resonating with audiences across comedy clubs, theaters, colleges, and festivals nationwide.

Her most recent hour-long special, Schmear Campaign, is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Previous specials include Hebrew School Dropout and Burning Bush.

Television credits include Adam Ruins Everything, Funny Girls (Oxygen), The Meredith Vieira Show, Hulu's Up Early Tonight, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Gotham Comedy Live, and Bravo's Watch What Happens Live.

Her film You've Changed premiered at the Tampa Gasparilla Festival, and she was recognized as a Just for Laughs New Faces performer.

NOAH GARDENSWARTZ

Noah Gardenswartz is an award-winning writer and nationally touring headliner who wrote on all five seasons of Amazon Prime's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Noah Gardenswartz is an award-winning writer and nationally touring headliner. He served as a writer for all five seasons of Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and has performed stand-up on Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and in his own Comedy Central special. He was also a semi-finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing and has released four chart-topping comedy albums. Before turning to stand-up, Noah worked as a journalist, hedge fund day trader, elementary school teacher, and even grew weed — though obviously not all at once. Noah and Ester live in Las Vegas with their two children and continue to perform for audiences across the country.

THE EVENING

VIP RECEPTION

Meet Ester Steinberg and Noah Gardenswartz while enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres, premium cocktails, and an exclusive pre-show experience.

live comedy

An unforgettable evening of stand-up comedy featuring nationally acclaimed comedians Ester Steinberg and Noah Gardenswartz.

lasting impact

Every ticket helps provide 0% interest educational loans, empowering Jewish students to pursue higher education with less financial burden.

RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY!

UNDER 40 - $45

Special pricing under age 40! Admission for one • Two beverage tickets • Snacks • Open theater seating

CENTER STAGE - $45

Early Bird pricing until Labor Day (then $72)

Admission for one • Two beverage tickets • Snacks • Open theater seating

vip pass for one - $280

One premium reserved seat • VIP Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar • Meet & Greet with Ester & Noah

vip pass for two - $540

Two premium reserved seats • VIP Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar • Meet & Greet with Ester & Noah

Backstage pass- $1,800

6 premium reserved seats • VIP Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar • Meet & Greet with Ester & Noah • Recognition as a Backstage Pass Sponsor

director's LEVEL - $5,000

8 premium reserved seats • VIP Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar • Meet & Greet with Ester & Noah • Prominent recognition as Director’s Level sponsor

PRODUCER'S CIRCLE - $10,000

10 best seats in the house • VIP Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar • Meet & Greet with Ester & Noah • Premier recognition throughout the event.

HOST COMMITTEE

Lindsay & Jordan August

Melissa & David Bernstein

Jill & Lewis Chazan

Jennifer & Eric Feld

Jennifer & Michael Friedman

Judy Genshaft & Steve Greenbaum

Lisa & Willie Harris

Lenore & Jeffrey Gould

Susie Leibowitz

Francine & Dennis LeVine

Anita & Ed Marks

Ilana & Jesse Schein

Jan & Craig Sher

Ava Lawrence & Marc Silver

Laura & Scott Tankel

Bev & Arnie Tannenbaum

Dianne Triplett & Michael Silver

ONE NIGHT. BIG LAUGHS. LASTING IMPACT.

CONNECTION

Meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and celebrate the power of community.

COMEDY

Experience a memorable live performance featuring Ester Steinberg and Noah Gardenswartz.

IMPACT

Every ticket helps Jewish students pursue higher education through JELF's 0% interest loans.

WHY JELF?

JELF helps Jewish students pursue higher education through 0% interest loans for undergraduate, graduate, and vocational programs.

By attending LIVE FROM TAMPA, you are helping students access educational opportunities without the added burden of interest.

0% INTEREST. 100% IMPACT.

Join us on September 23, 2026 at The Orlo for an unforgettable evening featuring Ester Steinberg and Noah Gardenswartz. Tickets start at just $45. ONE NIGHT. BIG LAUGHS. LASTING IMPACT.

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