"Over the last fifteen years I have had the pleasure of knowing and working for Andy Engel. He has worked in all aspects of entertainment from booking comedy and variety shows, wrangling the best audiences, and creating an artistic place for comics, young and old to work on their craft. His combination of skills helps to attract the top industry professionals to come see his up-and-coming talent shows."
- Eddie Brill
Audience Warm-up and Talent Coordinator for The Late Show with David Letterman
Creator of The Great American Comedy Festival (honoring Johnny Carson)
Stand-up comic for 25 years

"In my business it's important to stay on top of the scene and keep aware of up-and-coming comedians around town. When you can't be everywhere at once, it is reassuring to know you can call someone with a discerning eye to hone in on emerging talent and make solid recommendations. I haven't found that person yet so for now I rely on Andy. Seriously, his passion for comedy is evident. Andy's got good taste and believes in helping comedians grow. His knowledge and enthusiasm insures that you'll benefit from the learning experience and strive to reach your goals as a comic."
- Jeff Singer
Executive Consultant, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival
Segment Producer, Talkshow with Spike Feresten
Talent Producer, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
Producer/Consultant, Eskimo Baby Productions

“Andy Engel has been a staple of the New York Comedy scene for 20 years. His sharp eye for talent and his comedic savvy has helped dozens of comics move up from the ranks from open mikes to headlining.”
- Brian Kiley
Emmy Award Winning Staff Writer for the Tonight Show
Regular on Leno, Letterman and Conan
Half-Hour Comedy Central Special

"Comix is one of my favorite clubs in New York City for both current and emerging comedy talent. Andy always does a great job of wrangling skilled young performers and putting together a diverse and entertaining show."
- Daniel Bodansky
Manager, Dixon Talent Management
Represents Jon Stewart

“Andy’s New Talent shows are simply the best. No other person has helped more young comics get there first big break than Andy. Any comic who is serious about there career has to get a DVD from his show, there are no substitutes”
- Campbell McLaren
President Zilo Networks
TV Producer

“I have known and worked with Andy for almost 20 years. He has always been a consummate professional, had terrific taste and helped many comics develop their act and prepare them with the skills and tools they need to succeed in the comedy business. Comedians need to develop their voice, material, presence, presentation and brand before they are ready to be seen by the industry, Andy’s experience can help guide them through those steps so they get the most out of the opportunity to perform at one of New York’s best comedy clubs. The chance to showcase in front of talent scouts, agents, managers and bookers can only lead to terrific opportunities and open the doors people dream of opening.”
- Maureen Taran
Vice President of Programming for The Montreal Just for Laughs Festival
Worked 14 years as a Talent Manager. Former Clients include: Dane Cook, Wanda Sykes, Tracy Morgan, Jim Gaffigan, Dave Chappelle, Darrell Hammond, Jim Norton

“When looking for talent to book on HBO's Comedy Arts Festival or NBC's PSNBC development lab, and later as a manager and producer, I always made Andy Engel's New Talent Showcases a top priority. Engel's classes encouraged emerging comedians to develop their own voices, rather than copy the techniques used by more established acts. While not every act was ready for prime time, his New Talent Showcases have always been a great way for the industry to find the best of the next wave of talent to come along. For serious students of stand-up seeking to break into both mainstream and alternative comedy, Andy Engel's New Talent Showcase is unmatched in New York City.”
- Lou Viola
Manager/Producer, President Street Productions, Inc.
Producing/Artistic Director, PSNBC, NBC Live Development Lab
Senior Talent Producer and Creative Consultant HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen