DANE COOK at Radio City Music Hall (Sept. 14, 7 p.m.). Considered the first comedian to achieve rock star status in the social media era, Cook became the first stand-up to sell out Madison Square Garden in 16 years when he achieved the feat in 2006 (Andrew Dice Clay had preceded him in 1990). His act might not be as physical or high energy now as it was then, but he can still be brutally frank, as the name of his current tour, “Tell It Like It Is,” advertises.

212-465-6000, radiocity.com

JOSH GONDELMAN at the Bell House (Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.). Gondelman won two Peabody Awards and three Emmys for his work as part of the writing team on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” before leaving to become a writer and supervising producer for “Desus & Mero” on Showtime. A former preschool teacher, he has also recorded three comedy albums and told jokes on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” and “Conan.” Gondelman celebrates the release of his book of essays, “Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results,” with this show that features supporting performances from Gary Gulman, Emmy Blotnick, Karen Chee and the Lucas Brothers. The price of admission includes a copy of the book.

718-643-6510, thebellhouseny.com