Mr. Stewart, rarely visible on the city’s live comedy scene these days, was an impressive booking when he was announced in January; but it became even more fortuitous when he announced last week that he plans to leave “The Daily Show” later this year.
After Ms. Lazarus teasingly listed credits including “Death to Smoochy” and “Caroline’s Comedy Hour,” Mr. Stewart walked out to the house band’s rendition of “Born in the U.S.A.” In khakis, a hoodie and a leather jacket, he looked more like a stand-up comic or indie-film director than the fake news anchor who holds court on Comedy Central.
Ms. Lazarus jumped to the question on everyone’s mind: What is he going to do next?
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