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Address: 117 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
If the Village has a funny bone, this is where it gets tickled thanks to a star-studded group of alumni that includes Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Ray Romano, Jerry Seinfeld, and Damon Wayans. The space is intimate (translation: seating is limited, so be sure to make reservations!), and this means that many comedians...
Address: 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Sts, New York, NY 10019
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Not for the timid, Caroline's presents well-known acts performing raunchy comedy. A two-drink minimum is strictly enforced, but you will want more than two if you sit close to the front since you will end up being part of the act. TRAIN: C, E, 1, 9 to 50th St; B, D, E to 7th Ave; N, R to 49th St
Address: 208 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
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A great place to catch stand-up acts, Gotham has been on the scene since the mid-90s. The space's stylish red interior, designed by co-owner Chris Mazzilli, captures the magic of 20s-era New York, and upon the lobby walls are photos of many of history's greatest comedic talents. Comics do more than decorate the walls,...
Address: 236 W 78th St, New York, NY 10024
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In between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue stands the red brick Stand-Up New York, one of the Upper West Side's premiere live comedy venues. Arranged like the quintessential comedy club, Stand-Up tends to get crowded as the weekend approaches, especially if the headliner is well known. The club's only drawbacks: the...
Address: 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
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Formerly the Improv, this snug club routinely churns out some truly fun nights, especially if you're into sketch comedy (the Wednesday-Friday show put on by Chicago City Limits stands as the city's longest-running improv show). The space is intimate, so if you sit close to the stage be aware that one (or more) of the...
Address: 1568 2nd Ave, between 81st & 82nd St, New York, NY 10028
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If you're looking for a comedy club with a long roster of distinguished alumni, the Comic Strip is it. Around since before the days of disco, this spot has hosted everything from post-prom bashes to off-color fundraisers over the years, and its audiences have been able to catch stand-up routines by eventual big-names...
Address: 1118 1st Ave, at 61st St, New York, NY 10021
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Bearing the name of its famous co-founder, Rodney Dangerfield, this comedy club is one of the most respected on the Upper East Side – no pun intended. Situated between 61st and 62nd Streets, the charmingly seedy Dangerfield's hosts a good mix of young and old talents each month, and some are almost as funny as the...
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Address: 307 W 26th St, New York, NY 10011
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Chicago-style improve is alive and well in the Big Apple thanks to the efforts of this energetic group of comedians. Indeed, founders Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh all hail from the Windy City, and their unique brand of cutting-edge comedy has been raising eyebrows and breaking ribs since the...
Address: 303 W 42nd St, between 8th & 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
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Reservations are strongly recommended if you want to catch a show at this world-renowned comedy club, which has seen crowds roll with laughter thanks to the antics of greats like Rodney Dangerfield, Dave Chapelle, Martin Lawrence, Paul Rodriguez and George Lopez. Enter via Eighth Avenue; there are eight parking lots...
Address: 347 W 36th St, between 8th and 9th Aves, New York, NY 10018
Comedy teams compete for your applause at these family-friendly performances, which are reminiscent of Drew Carey's popular TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" The battle of wits and barbs lasts around an hour and half, and all topics are generated using audience suggestions. This is improv comedy at its best – and...
