Heather McMahan at Garden of Laughs.Photo:Heather McMahan
Heather McMahan
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into prepping to be the only woman on the bill for a huge comedy show, just askHeather McMahan.The comedian hit the stage on Wednesday in New York City for Garden of Laughs, a show benefitting theGarden of Dreamsfoundation — and she was the only funny lady among a group of funny men. That meant she had to be on top of her game from the moment she woke up, and she brought PEOPLE along for the entire day to see the whole process.Ahead, get ready with McMahan (and find out her favorite preshow eats) and her glam team, makeup artistKasey Spickardand hairstylistZuleika Acosta, before she hit the stage alongside her fellow comedy icons.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into prepping to be the only woman on the bill for a huge comedy show, just askHeather McMahan.
The comedian hit the stage on Wednesday in New York City for Garden of Laughs, a show benefitting theGarden of Dreamsfoundation — and she was the only funny lady among a group of funny men. That meant she had to be on top of her game from the moment she woke up, and she brought PEOPLE along for the entire day to see the whole process.
Ahead, get ready with McMahan (and find out her favorite preshow eats) and her glam team, makeup artistKasey Spickardand hairstylistZuleika Acosta, before she hit the stage alongside her fellow comedy icons.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
01of 15Where It StartsHeather McMahan’s makeup.Heather McMahan"As you can see, it takes a lot to paint this face. Those brushes work MAGIC, especially when it’s for a 5 a.m. wakeup call!"
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Where It Starts
Heather McMahan’s makeup.Heather McMahan
“As you can see, it takes a lot to paint this face. Those brushes work MAGIC, especially when it’s for a 5 a.m. wakeup call!”
02of 15Preshow EatsRubirosa pizza.Heather McMahan"The only way to pregame playing Madison Square Garden is with pizza from Rubirosa."
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Preshow Eats
Rubirosa pizza.Heather McMahan
“The only way to pregame playing Madison Square Garden is with pizza from Rubirosa.”
03of 15MultitaskingHeather McMahan eating pizza.Heather McMahan"Can’t say I’m not a multitasker!"
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Multitasking
Heather McMahan eating pizza.Heather McMahan
“Can’t say I’m not a multitasker!”
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De-Puffing
Heather McMahan getting ready.Heather McMahan
05of 15And Curling!Heather McMahan getting ready.Heather McMahan"Don’t forget to curl your lashes, even when you are wearing fake ones!"
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And Curling!
“Don’t forget to curl your lashes, even when you are wearing fake ones!”
06of 15It Takes a VillageHeather McMahan getting ready.Heather McMahan"Looks like I am getting ready for a production ofCats, but we trust the process."
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It Takes a Village
“Looks like I am getting ready for a production ofCats, but we trust the process.”
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Almost Ready
08of 15The Bigger the Hair …Heather McMahan getting ready.Heather McMahan"I’m a Southern gal so bring on the big hair."
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The Bigger the Hair …
“I’m a Southern gal so bring on the big hair.”
09of 15Finishing TouchesHeather McMahan getting ready.Heather McMahan"Putting on the finishing touches. Total glam time: 90 minutes."
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Finishing Touches
“Putting on the finishing touches. Total glam time: 90 minutes.”
10of 15Serving Lewks!Heather McMahan.Heather McMahan"Glam is looking absolute fire tonight. I really wanted to bring the heat, being the only female comic performing at MSG’s Garden of Laughs tonight."
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Serving Lewks!
Heather McMahan.Heather McMahan
“Glam is looking absolute fire tonight. I really wanted to bring the heat, being the only female comic performing at MSG’s Garden of Laughs tonight.”
11of 15Perfectly PinkHeather McMahan’s outfit.Heather McMahan"Was really feeling the pink! I took a TikTok AI quiz and it said I’m a warm tones girl so we leaned in and hey, I think it was right!"
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Perfectly Pink
Heather McMahan’s outfit.Heather McMahan
“Was really feeling the pink! I took a TikTok AI quiz and it said I’m a warm tones girl so we leaned in and hey, I think it was right!”
12of 15Love You, Mean It!Heather McMahan with her glam team.Heather McMahan"My N.Y.C. glam team. I cannot say enough good things about these two. They make me feel like a star and I just love their energy. Kasey and Zuleika, love you, mean it!"
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Love You, Mean It!
Heather McMahan with her glam team.Heather McMahan
“My N.Y.C. glam team. I cannot say enough good things about these two. They make me feel like a star and I just love their energy. Kasey and Zuleika, love you, mean it!”
13of 15Smile!Heather McMahan at Garden of Laughs.Heather McMahan"Made it to Madison Square Garden! Having a little giggle to get out the nervous energy before I take the stage!"
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Smile!
Heather McMahan at Garden of Laughs.Heather McMahan
“Made it to Madison Square Garden! Having a little giggle to get out the nervous energy before I take the stage!”
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Everybody’s Here
15of 15Slay!Heather McMahan at Garden of Laughs.Heather McMahan"Let’s give it up for the final look. Slay, as the kids say!"
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Slay!
“Let’s give it up for the final look. Slay, as the kids say!”
source: people.com
