A.J. Hapenny
Bathroom line crowd work
How Weddings Should End (Usually)
Performing on Cape Cod!
September wedding. Great couple!! Oct 2019
Rhode Island Fundraiser. Summer 2019
Cape Cod Comedy Festival
One wedding I officiated was featured in Engaged Magazine
Lenny Clarke & Christine Hurley. Wonderful show we did at PiNZ in Plymouth, MA
A beautiful wedding I officiated this summer. Also booked through this website!
Cape Cod TV Fundraiser Show!
Performing at Hanscom Air Force Base
Sharing the stage w/ Roastmaster Jeff Ross
Car Museum Wedding
Performing at Hanscom Air Force Base
Lighthouse wedding. These two were great!
Cape Cod Comedy Festival
Fundraiser we did. March 2019
Hyannis Comedy Night! My favorite place to host on Cape Cod.
Wedding at Cape Cod Air Field
I get booked for private roasts often, but this was one of my favorites!
Performing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent w/ Jeff Ross
Hosting the 3065 LIVE open mic
I love Boston!
Doing what I love
Paperback Comedy in the paper!
I love it when our shows are in the paper!
Another fun show (booked through Gigsalad)
Overview
AJ Hapenny is a comedian known for sharp wordplay, quick wit, and turning everyday audiences into part of the show (voluntarily… usually). With over 200,000 social media followers, AJ has become a frequently requested performer throughout the Northeast.
He’s shared the stage with comedy heavyweights like Rob Schneider, Matt Rife, Mark Normand, Jim Breuer, Jay Leno, Mick Foley (WWE), Sarah Silverman, Lenny Clarke, holding his own without getting anyone yelled at by their manager.
AJ is also a highly sought-after wedding officiant & emcee, having performed 50+ weddings and earning a feature in Engaged Magazine—proving he'll bring the laughs whether the room is drunk, dressed up, or both.
Reviews
76 reviews
Sean B.
May 18, 2025Epic 40th birthday party (Awesome Surprise)
AJ was incredible, he kept us laughing the whole time. He did a fantastic job with our request to keep it pg 13 for the kiddos at the party. He was well engaged with the hired band and the audience. AJ is a true delight to have for any event. He's excellent at reading the room and the attention to detail in his environment for his jokes is incredible.
Hired as: Comedian
Heather F.
January 20, 2025Company Party was a hit!
A.J. was very personable, quick to offer assistance when the venue mic was not working, checked in with me immediately upon arrival, and was hilarious. The guys he brought with him were so friendly and very funny. A.J. was a complete hit! Our CEO said he was very impressed. The way A.J. handled the crowd was spot on! I would 100% book A.J. again for any event.
Hired as: Comedian
A.J. Hapenny
Thank you so much for having us Heather! This was the highlight was my week 😊 You're a great laugher. Ben and Anthony were fun too. I appreciate your company being so warm to us 😊
Leah V.
February 7, 2019Hanscom Air Force Base Comedy Night Hit!
Thank you to the Paperback Comedy team for a great night at the Hanscom Air Force Base club. Members enjoyed a wonderful night of comics and we are excited to have them back again in the Spring. AJ was very responsive - highly recommend for all occasions.
Hired as: Comedy Show
A.J. Hapenny
Thank you so much Leah! I'm looking forward to coming back!!
Paul P.
September 29, 2026Bachelor party
Aj was great. Very out going and made the night full of laughs. Would highly recommend him anytime.
Hired as: Comedy Show
A.J. Hapenny
Thank you Paul! That was a lot of fun. We loved your group. Thank you for the BBQ and I hope it's his best wedding 💒
Lisette O.
June 6, 2026Wedding at Wright Lock Farm
Everyone enjoyed the wedding and how AJ Happening officiated it. It was raining, so the ceremony was held under a tree, and it was moved quickly so everyone could go to the reception hall to be more comfortable. The wedding speech was just as we had hoped, and we talked beforehand to tell him what we wanted.
Hired as: Wedding Officiant
A.J. Hapenny
Thank you so much Lisette! I had so much fun 😁 It was a blast talking to your family after.
Booking information
Price range: $400 – $2,000 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
What to expect
I range anywhere between PG and 18+ for content, & I can work around just about any budget.
Depending on the length of the show you would like I may bring additional comedians to fill in the time, it brings variety to your event and it is all included in the cost.
It's generally best if the guests know there is comedy ahead of time, rather than surprise them. Folks may get defensive, and fear they are going to be picked on.
My style is semi-high energy with a relaxed, conversational delivery. I adapt to the room, making the audience feel like they're in the moment with me. My goal is to perform for the crowd, not at them, creating an experience that feels personal and genuine.
About
-Open mics since 2008
-8 years performing stand-up comedy full time
-Performed alongside great acts such as Jim Breuer, Jeff Ross and Lenny Clarke.
- As seen at: Headliners Comedy Club, Comedy Connection, Stress Factory, Comedy Studio
-Festivals including: Burbank Comedy Festival in LA, Salem Comedy Fest, Oak City Comedy Fest, Cape Cod Comedy Festival.
- Funny4Funds – Cape Cod branch owner
-Paperback Comedy founder
-Lincoln Comedy Festival organizer
-Featured in ‘Engaged Magazine’ as a comedian/wedding minister
Additional booking notes
If you don't have any sound equipment, We have PA equipment, speakers, microphones, etc.
For bigger parties & events, I can even bring a stage & spotlight.
Upcoming booked events
June 2027
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Providence, RI
November 2026
12
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Bath, ME
Past booked events
September 2026
25
Friday
Bachelor Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
East Providence, RI
11
Friday
Birthday Party
10:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Boston, MA
August 2026
21
Friday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Athol, MA
June 2026
13
Saturday
Camp Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Sturbridge, MA
May 2026
31
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Winchester, MA
28
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Waltham, MA
23
Saturday
Reunion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
North Andover, MA
March 2026
17
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Fairhaven, MA
February 2026
15
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
8:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Boston, MA
September 2025
05
Friday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Boston, MA
August 2025
13
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Plymouth, MA
02
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Chatham, MA
July 2025
04
Friday
House Party
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Wakefield, RI
May 2025
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Rochester, NH
February 2025
04
Tuesday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
East Longmeadow, MA
January 2025
18
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Westbrook, ME
15
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Wolfeboro, NH
November 2024
16
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Coventry, RI
October 2024
12
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:30pm - 2:15pm
•
Dedham, MA
11
Friday
Dinner Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Boston, MA
August 2024
10
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
North Stratford, NH
July 2024
26
Friday
Wedding Reception
3:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Bristol, NH
June 2024
08
Saturday
Nightclub Event
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
West Warwick, RI
07
Friday
Graduation
11:30pm - 12:15am (Sat)
•
York, ME
May 2024
26
Sunday
Rehearsal Dinner
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Edgartown, MA
February 2024
29
Thursday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Peabody, MA
September 2023
20
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Sandwich, MA
May 2023
20
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
Canton, MA
March 2023
31
Friday
Surprise
8:00am - 9:00am
•
Newburyport, MA
01
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Boston, MA
February 2023
25
Saturday
Retirement Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Foxborough, MA
13
Monday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Plymouth, MA
November 2022
08
Tuesday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Boston, MA
October 2022
15
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Norway, ME
September 2022
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Boston, MA
August 2022
28
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Provincetown, MA
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Dedham, MA
19
Friday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Dracut, MA
13
Saturday
House Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Methuen, MA
July 2022
15
Friday
Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Walpole, MA
09
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Norwood, MA
09
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Haverhill, MA
March 2022
12
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Norway, ME
05
Saturday
Dinner Party
10:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Boston, MA
January 2022
14
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Sturbridge, MA
01
Saturday
Nightclub Event
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Brockton, MA
December 2021
24
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Sudbury, MA
15
Wednesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Warren, RI
04
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Everett, MA
November 2021
11
Thursday
Personal Occasion
12:30pm - 1:00pm
•
Lexington, MA
September 2021
24
Friday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Foxborough, MA
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Queensbury, NY
01
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Boston, MA
August 2021
29
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Lakeville, MA
24
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
East Sandwich, MA
20
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Nashua, NH
July 2021
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Scituate, MA
June 2021
11
Friday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chichester, NH
05
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Amherst, MA
May 2021
26
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Waltham, MA
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Litchfield, ME
February 2021
27
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Westborough, MA
January 2021
09
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Boston, MA
December 2020
17
Thursday
Virtual Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Wakefield, MA
16
Wednesday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Wakefield, MA
15
Tuesday
Virtual Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Wakefield, MA
15
Tuesday
Virtual Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Wakefield, MA
14
Monday
Virtual Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Wakefield, MA
10
Thursday
Virtual Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Wakefield, MA
10
Thursday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Boston, MA
09
Wednesday
Virtual Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Wakefield, MA
October 2020
24
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Billerica, MA
September 2020
22
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Fairhaven, MA
July 2020
12
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Dennis, MA
09
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Newport, RI
June 2020
10
Wednesday
Virtual Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Plymouth, MA
February 2020
06
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Boston, MA
December 2019
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Middleboro, MA
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 9:45pm
•
Cranston, RI
13
Friday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Yarmouth Port, MA
02
Monday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Raynham, MA
October 2019
20
Sunday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Boston, MA
20
Sunday
Sporting Event
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Goffstown, NH
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 4:45pm
•
Haverhill, MA
September 2019
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:15pm
•
Goffstown, NH
21
Saturday
Reunion
8:30pm - 9:15pm
•
Rehoboth, MA
06
Friday
Campus Event
8:30pm - 9:15pm
•
Manchester, NH
August 2019
14
Wednesday
Studio Session
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Cambridge, MA
11
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Newbury, MA
February 2019
23
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Sheldon, VT
02
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Leicester, MA
January 2019
11
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Marstons Mills, MA
02
Wednesday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Canton, MA
December 2018
13
Thursday
Corporate Event
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Norwood, MA
09
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Randolph, MA
November 2018
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Portsmouth, RI
September 2018
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Windham, NH
August 2018
16
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Bedford, MA
09
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Bedford, NH
July 2018
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Montville, CT
June 2018
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Providence, RI
May 2018
07
Monday
Personal Occasion
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Cambridge, MA
April 2018
13
Friday
Personal Occasion
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Cambridge, MA
March 2018
21
Wednesday
Retirement Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Lowell, MA
February 2018
24
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lyndon, VT
January 2018
24
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Taunton, MA
December 2017
15
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Framingham, MA
03
Sunday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Newton, MA
November 2017
25
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Sharon, MA
October 2017
28
Saturday
Fundraiser
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Braintree, MA
February 2017
23
Thursday
Nun of your Business Comedy Show (Dennis, MA)
9:00pm - 11:00pm
11
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Dover, NH
December 2016
03
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
9:00pm - 9:45pm
•
Douglas, MA
March 2016
15
Tuesday
Wareham
7:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2016
27
Saturday
Cape Cod
7:00pm - 8:00pm
18
Thursday
New Bedford
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Influences and inspiration
Jim Breuer, Harland Williams, Jim Jeffries, George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Stephan Wright, Bill Burr, Aries Spears and Will Sasso.
Setup requirements
Room to Perform
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