Garden of Laughs returns with big-name lineup

The Garden of Laughs is back. The biannual all-star comedy benefit for the Garden of Dreams Foundation is scheduled for March 28 and has a lineup of big names to take the Theater at Madison Square Garden stage. Comedians Leslie Jones, Sebastian Maniscalco, Tracy Morgan, John Oliver, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld are scheduled to appear.

“As a child who grew up in Brooklyn around kids that really struggled, I know firsthand how important the Garden of Dreams Foundation’s work is for kids facing challenges like homelessness, illness and foster care among many other setbacks,” Garden of Dreams advisory board member Tracy Morgan said in a news release announcing the event.

“Megan and I are so proud to be able to give back by joining the foundation’s advisory board," Morgan added, referring to his wife, "and I can’t wait to take the stage at Garden of Laughs. It’s going to be an amazing event that will help children in need in the tri-state area.”

The Children’s Cancer Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center is one of the event’s sponsor. It is also a partner organization with the foundation.

Tickets are on sale for $65 to $350 with some VIP packages available through ticketmaster.com, 866-858-0008 or any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the box offices at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre starting at noon today.

All net proceeds benefit Garden of Dreams, a nonprofit organization that works with the Madison Square Garden Co. and MSG Networks to make dreams come true for children facing obstacles. The 2013 and 2015 Garden of Laughs events both sold out and raised a combined $2.5 million.

For tickets and more information: gardenoflaughs.com.