Very Funny™ New York
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Very Funny™ New York
3 9 20 25 MacDougal St GETTING TICKETS The TKTS booths at Duffy Square and the South Street Seaport sell day-of-show tickets for theater events at discounts of 25%, 35% and 50%. Matinee tickets can be purchased on the previous day. Cash or Traveler's Checks only. t nS st o 52 17 81st St 78th St 61st St 32nd St 26th St 24th St 22nd St wa 16 10 11th St 15 1 3rd St Bleecker St 1st St 26 Houston St St 19 9 24 St St Delancey Fu lt o nS t 13 Essex ou WH Br oa d Wa ter West End Ave 12 TKTS SOUTH STREET SEAPORT 199 Water Street (Corner of Front & John Streets) Mon-Sat: 11am-6pm Sunday: closed Matinee tickets for this location must be purchased one day in advance 1st Avenue -Chandler, “Friends” 23 107th St 55th St 54th St 53rd St 52nd St 50th St 47th St 46th St 45th St 42nd St 14 y “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” 11 TKTS DUFFY SQUARE 47th Street at Broadway (North of Times Square) Mon-Sat: 3pm-8pm For Matinees: Wed & Sat: 10am-2pm 212-221-0013 2nd Avenue 3rd Avenue -Samantha, “Sex & The City” Stand-Up New York 236 W. 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. Village Lantern 167 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 212-260-7993 www.villagelantern.com A touch of class on Bleecker Street, this tiny basement spot keeps the audience happy every night. 7 4 18 21 8 ue en Av “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” The People’s Improv Theater 154 West 29th Street New York, New York 10001 212-563-7488 www.thepit-nyc.com Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W. 26th Street New York, NY 10011 212-366-9176 www.uprightcitizens.org The Upright Citizens Brigade, a surrealist sketch comedy quartet, has been practicing its hilarious craft since the early 1990s. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime 6 19 6th Sal’s Comedy Hole 107 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-529-3803 917-544-2013 www.tribecacomedybasement.com Formerly the Tribeca Comedy Basement, this Village club relies on the audience to choose the comic with the funniest performance. Also features headliners. Hone your comedy skills at an improv workshop, and get the confidence to kill even the toughest crowd. You Can’t Go Out Every Night 5th Avenue The Original Improv 318 W. 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. LEARN TO BE VERY FUNNY™ 6th Avenue Sex and the City Tour On Location Tours 212-209-3370 For private and group tours, e-mail info@screentours.com www.screentours.com 22 7th Avenue New York Comedy Club 241 E. 24th Street New York, NY 10010 212-696-5233 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com Small comedy club with theme shows. Drink where they drink, shop where they shop, and gossip where they gossip. The Underground Lounge 955 West End Avenue New York, NY 10025 212-531-4759 www.comedysoapbox.com Intimate space offers live standup comedy Thursday to Saturday. With only a few tables, barstools and a small couch, this place fills up fast. 9th Avenue Nevada Smith's 74 Third Avenue New York, NY 10003 212-982-2591 This sports pub, devoted to English football, often books comedians. Call first to see if anything funny is on tap. FOLLOW IN CARRIE’S FANCY FOOTSTEPS 8th Avenue Laugh Lounge nyc 151 Essex Street New York, NY 10002 212-614-2500 www.laughloungenyc.com Laugh Lounge nyc embraces the Lower East Side's hipster incarnation with elements of the area's rich history of comedy clubs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Boston Comedy Club Cafe Wha? Caroline’s Comedy Club Chicago City Limits Comedy Cellar Comic Strip Live Dangerfield’s Dillon’s Restaurant & Lounge 9 Gladys’ Comedy Room 10 Gotham Comedy Club 11 Ha! Comedy Club 12 Laugh Factory 13 Laugh Lounge nyc 14 Museum of Television & Radio 15 Nevada Smith’s 16 New York Comedy Club 17 Sal’s Comedy Hole 18 Soup Kitchen International 19 Stand-Up New York 20 The Comedy Garden 21 The Original Improv 22 The Underground Lounge 23 TKTS Duffy Square 24 TKTS South Street Seaport 25 Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 26 Village Lantern GETTING TICKETS ONLINE www.ticketsnow.com www.selectaticket.com www.ticketliquidator.com www.aoltickets.com FOR TODAY’S SHOWS: www.entertainment-link.com Note: All Information Subject to Change For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny New York, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Very Funny New York Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh ™ Very Funny New York ™ Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh Boston Comedy Club 82 W. 3rd Street New York, NY 10012 212-477-1000 www.bostoncomedyclub.com Don't let the name confuse you: This joke joint has its foundation firmly laid in the comedy ghetto of Greenwich Village. Open since 1988, BCC celebrated its 15th anniversary by renovating and adding a tiny appetizer menu. Café Wha? 115 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3706 www.cafewha.com The more musically-inclined sister to the Comedy Cellar, Café Wha features comics before bands take the stage. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum A TOUR ABOUT NOTHING Join Kenny Kramer, the inspiration behind the Kramer character, on a tour of the sights made famous by America's #1 sitcom. Kramer’s Seinfeld Reality Tour 1-800-KRAMERS 212-268-5525 www.kennykramer.com Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. loismustdie@yahoo.com “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Chicago City Limits 318 W. 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com In an old Presbyterian church, Chicago features up-andcoming comedians who can think on their feet and change costumes in seconds. Comedy Cellar 117 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3480 www.comedycellar.com Reminiscent of 1960s Greenwich Village, the Comedy Cellar is perhaps the coolest comedy venue in town. VISIT THE CULTURED SIDE OF COMEDY Over 60,000 television and radio programs, and thousands of commercials for the pleasure of entertainment history buffs (or television junkies). Museum of Television & Radio 25 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 212.621.6800 www.mtr.org The Comedy Garden 2 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 212-465-6741 www.comedygarden.com Only the best and the brightest appear at The Comedy Garden located within Madison Square Garden. Comic Strip Live 1568 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10028 212-861-9386 www.comicstriplive.com The 200-seat venue has thrived since 1975. Its talent roster is huge: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Paul Reiser, Adam Sandler, Carol Leifer and Caroline Rhea, to name a few. Dangerfield's 1118 1st Avenue New York, NY 10021 212-593-1650 www.dangerfields.com Although Rodney himself is no longer, his namesake showcases enough hilarious newcomers to last throughout the week. Dillon's Restaurant & Lounge 245 W. 54th Street New York, NY 10019 212-307-9797 www.dillonslounge.com This cozy space offers a nice atmosphere for watching comedians. But call first to check their schedule – comedy isn’t always on the menu. Gladys' Comedy Room 145 W. 45th Street New York, NY 10036 212-832-1762 See performers before they become stars and catch the occasional big-name comic coming home. SOUP FOR YOU? Gotham Comedy Club 34 W. 22nd Street New York, NY 10010 212-367-9000 www.gothamcomedyclub.com Even the steel-and-glass bathrooms are sleek in this 3,300square foot Flatiron space. Still, it's the A-list comedy that attracts. Ha! Comedy Club 369 W. 46th Street New York, NY 10036 212-977-3884 Excellent fun at a bargain price. One of New York's best kept secrets. Laugh Factory 303 W. 42nd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10036 212-586-7829 www.laughfactory.com An established Los Angeles comedy club takes on the Big Apple. Try your luck ordering from the real Soup Nazi. ORDERING PROCEDURE 1. Walk in and move immediately to the right. 2. Order your soup with no enthusiasm at all. 3. Put your money on the counter and move to your left. 4. Take your soup and do not give any comments. Soup Kitchen International 259A West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-7730 www.soupkitchenintl.com “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff. Very Funny New York ™ Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh Boston Comedy Club 82 W. 3rd Street New York, NY 10012 212-477-1000 www.bostoncomedyclub.com Don't let the name confuse you: This joke joint has its foundation firmly laid in the comedy ghetto of Greenwich Village. Open since 1988, BCC celebrated its 15th anniversary by renovating and adding a tiny appetizer menu. Café Wha? 115 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3706 www.cafewha.com The more musically-inclined sister to the Comedy Cellar, Café Wha features comics before bands take the stage. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum A TOUR ABOUT NOTHING Join Kenny Kramer, the inspiration behind the Kramer character, on a tour of the sights made famous by America's #1 sitcom. Kramer’s Seinfeld Reality Tour 1-800-KRAMERS 212-268-5525 www.kennykramer.com Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. loismustdie@yahoo.com “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Chicago City Limits 318 W. 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com In an old Presbyterian church, Chicago features up-andcoming comedians who can think on their feet and change costumes in seconds. Comedy Cellar 117 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3480 www.comedycellar.com Reminiscent of 1960s Greenwich Village, the Comedy Cellar is perhaps the coolest comedy venue in town. VISIT THE CULTURED SIDE OF COMEDY Over 60,000 television and radio programs, and thousands of commercials for the pleasure of entertainment history buffs (or television junkies). Museum of Television & Radio 25 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 212.621.6800 www.mtr.org The Comedy Garden 2 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 212-465-6741 www.comedygarden.com Only the best and the brightest appear at The Comedy Garden located within Madison Square Garden. Comic Strip Live 1568 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10028 212-861-9386 www.comicstriplive.com The 200-seat venue has thrived since 1975. Its talent roster is huge: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Paul Reiser, Adam Sandler, Carol Leifer and Caroline Rhea, to name a few. Dangerfield's 1118 1st Avenue New York, NY 10021 212-593-1650 www.dangerfields.com Although Rodney himself is no longer, his namesake showcases enough hilarious newcomers to last throughout the week. Dillon's Restaurant & Lounge 245 W. 54th Street New York, NY 10019 212-307-9797 www.dillonslounge.com This cozy space offers a nice atmosphere for watching comedians. But call first to check their schedule – comedy isn’t always on the menu. Gladys' Comedy Room 145 W. 45th Street New York, NY 10036 212-832-1762 See performers before they become stars and catch the occasional big-name comic coming home. SOUP FOR YOU? Gotham Comedy Club 34 W. 22nd Street New York, NY 10010 212-367-9000 www.gothamcomedyclub.com Even the steel-and-glass bathrooms are sleek in this 3,300square foot Flatiron space. Still, it's the A-list comedy that attracts. Ha! Comedy Club 369 W. 46th Street New York, NY 10036 212-977-3884 Excellent fun at a bargain price. One of New York's best kept secrets. Laugh Factory 303 W. 42nd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10036 212-586-7829 www.laughfactory.com An established Los Angeles comedy club takes on the Big Apple. Try your luck ordering from the real Soup Nazi. ORDERING PROCEDURE 1. Walk in and move immediately to the right. 2. Order your soup with no enthusiasm at all. 3. Put your money on the counter and move to your left. 4. Take your soup and do not give any comments. Soup Kitchen International 259A West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-7730 www.soupkitchenintl.com “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff. Very Funny New York ™ Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh Boston Comedy Club 82 W. 3rd Street New York, NY 10012 212-477-1000 www.bostoncomedyclub.com Don't let the name confuse you: This joke joint has its foundation firmly laid in the comedy ghetto of Greenwich Village. Open since 1988, BCC celebrated its 15th anniversary by renovating and adding a tiny appetizer menu. Café Wha? 115 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3706 www.cafewha.com The more musically-inclined sister to the Comedy Cellar, Café Wha features comics before bands take the stage. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum A TOUR ABOUT NOTHING Join Kenny Kramer, the inspiration behind the Kramer character, on a tour of the sights made famous by America's #1 sitcom. Kramer’s Seinfeld Reality Tour 1-800-KRAMERS 212-268-5525 www.kennykramer.com Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. loismustdie@yahoo.com “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Chicago City Limits 318 W. 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com In an old Presbyterian church, Chicago features up-andcoming comedians who can think on their feet and change costumes in seconds. Comedy Cellar 117 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3480 www.comedycellar.com Reminiscent of 1960s Greenwich Village, the Comedy Cellar is perhaps the coolest comedy venue in town. VISIT THE CULTURED SIDE OF COMEDY Over 60,000 television and radio programs, and thousands of commercials for the pleasure of entertainment history buffs (or television junkies). Museum of Television & Radio 25 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 212.621.6800 www.mtr.org The Comedy Garden 2 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 212-465-6741 www.comedygarden.com Only the best and the brightest appear at The Comedy Garden located within Madison Square Garden. Comic Strip Live 1568 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10028 212-861-9386 www.comicstriplive.com The 200-seat venue has thrived since 1975. Its talent roster is huge: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Paul Reiser, Adam Sandler, Carol Leifer and Caroline Rhea, to name a few. Dangerfield's 1118 1st Avenue New York, NY 10021 212-593-1650 www.dangerfields.com Although Rodney himself is no longer, his namesake showcases enough hilarious newcomers to last throughout the week. Dillon's Restaurant & Lounge 245 W. 54th Street New York, NY 10019 212-307-9797 www.dillonslounge.com This cozy space offers a nice atmosphere for watching comedians. But call first to check their schedule – comedy isn’t always on the menu. Gladys' Comedy Room 145 W. 45th Street New York, NY 10036 212-832-1762 See performers before they become stars and catch the occasional big-name comic coming home. SOUP FOR YOU? Gotham Comedy Club 34 W. 22nd Street New York, NY 10010 212-367-9000 www.gothamcomedyclub.com Even the steel-and-glass bathrooms are sleek in this 3,300square foot Flatiron space. Still, it's the A-list comedy that attracts. Ha! Comedy Club 369 W. 46th Street New York, NY 10036 212-977-3884 Excellent fun at a bargain price. One of New York's best kept secrets. Laugh Factory 303 W. 42nd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10036 212-586-7829 www.laughfactory.com An established Los Angeles comedy club takes on the Big Apple. Try your luck ordering from the real Soup Nazi. ORDERING PROCEDURE 1. Walk in and move immediately to the right. 2. Order your soup with no enthusiasm at all. 3. Put your money on the counter and move to your left. 4. Take your soup and do not give any comments. Soup Kitchen International 259A West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-7730 www.soupkitchenintl.com “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff. Very Funny New York ™ Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh Boston Comedy Club 82 W. 3rd Street New York, NY 10012 212-477-1000 www.bostoncomedyclub.com Don't let the name confuse you: This joke joint has its foundation firmly laid in the comedy ghetto of Greenwich Village. Open since 1988, BCC celebrated its 15th anniversary by renovating and adding a tiny appetizer menu. Café Wha? 115 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3706 www.cafewha.com The more musically-inclined sister to the Comedy Cellar, Café Wha features comics before bands take the stage. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum A TOUR ABOUT NOTHING Join Kenny Kramer, the inspiration behind the Kramer character, on a tour of the sights made famous by America's #1 sitcom. Kramer’s Seinfeld Reality Tour 1-800-KRAMERS 212-268-5525 www.kennykramer.com Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. loismustdie@yahoo.com “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Chicago City Limits 318 W. 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com In an old Presbyterian church, Chicago features up-andcoming comedians who can think on their feet and change costumes in seconds. Comedy Cellar 117 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3480 www.comedycellar.com Reminiscent of 1960s Greenwich Village, the Comedy Cellar is perhaps the coolest comedy venue in town. VISIT THE CULTURED SIDE OF COMEDY Over 60,000 television and radio programs, and thousands of commercials for the pleasure of entertainment history buffs (or television junkies). Museum of Television & Radio 25 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 212.621.6800 www.mtr.org The Comedy Garden 2 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 212-465-6741 www.comedygarden.com Only the best and the brightest appear at The Comedy Garden located within Madison Square Garden. Comic Strip Live 1568 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10028 212-861-9386 www.comicstriplive.com The 200-seat venue has thrived since 1975. Its talent roster is huge: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Paul Reiser, Adam Sandler, Carol Leifer and Caroline Rhea, to name a few. Dangerfield's 1118 1st Avenue New York, NY 10021 212-593-1650 www.dangerfields.com Although Rodney himself is no longer, his namesake showcases enough hilarious newcomers to last throughout the week. Dillon's Restaurant & Lounge 245 W. 54th Street New York, NY 10019 212-307-9797 www.dillonslounge.com This cozy space offers a nice atmosphere for watching comedians. But call first to check their schedule – comedy isn’t always on the menu. Gladys' Comedy Room 145 W. 45th Street New York, NY 10036 212-832-1762 See performers before they become stars and catch the occasional big-name comic coming home. SOUP FOR YOU? Gotham Comedy Club 34 W. 22nd Street New York, NY 10010 212-367-9000 www.gothamcomedyclub.com Even the steel-and-glass bathrooms are sleek in this 3,300square foot Flatiron space. Still, it's the A-list comedy that attracts. Ha! Comedy Club 369 W. 46th Street New York, NY 10036 212-977-3884 Excellent fun at a bargain price. One of New York's best kept secrets. Laugh Factory 303 W. 42nd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10036 212-586-7829 www.laughfactory.com An established Los Angeles comedy club takes on the Big Apple. Try your luck ordering from the real Soup Nazi. ORDERING PROCEDURE 1. Walk in and move immediately to the right. 2. Order your soup with no enthusiasm at all. 3. Put your money on the counter and move to your left. 4. Take your soup and do not give any comments. Soup Kitchen International 259A West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-7730 www.soupkitchenintl.com “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff. 3 9 20 25 MacDougal St GETTING TICKETS The TKTS booths at Duffy Square and the South Street Seaport sell day-of-show tickets for theater events at discounts of 25%, 35% and 50%. Matinee tickets can be purchased on the previous day. Cash or Traveler's Checks only. t nS st o 52 17 81st St 78th St 61st St 32nd St 26th St 24th St 22nd St wa 16 10 11th St 15 1 3rd St Bleecker St 1st St 26 Houston St St 19 9 24 St St Delancey Fu lt o nS t 13 Essex ou WH Br oa d Wa ter West End Ave 12 TKTS SOUTH STREET SEAPORT 199 Water Street (Corner of Front & John Streets) Mon-Sat: 11am-6pm Sunday: closed Matinee tickets for this location must be purchased one day in advance 1st Avenue -Chandler, “Friends” 23 107th St 55th St 54th St 53rd St 52nd St 50th St 47th St 46th St 45th St 42nd St 14 y “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” 11 TKTS DUFFY SQUARE 47th Street at Broadway (North of Times Square) Mon-Sat: 3pm-8pm For Matinees: Wed & Sat: 10am-2pm 212-221-0013 2nd Avenue 3rd Avenue -Samantha, “Sex & The City” Stand-Up New York 236 W. 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. Village Lantern 167 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 212-260-7993 www.villagelantern.com A touch of class on Bleecker Street, this tiny basement spot keeps the audience happy every night. 7 4 18 21 8 ue en Av “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” The People’s Improv Theater 154 West 29th Street New York, New York 10001 212-563-7488 www.thepit-nyc.com Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W. 26th Street New York, NY 10011 212-366-9176 www.uprightcitizens.org The Upright Citizens Brigade, a surrealist sketch comedy quartet, has been practicing its hilarious craft since the early 1990s. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime 6 19 6th Sal’s Comedy Hole 107 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-529-3803 917-544-2013 www.tribecacomedybasement.com Formerly the Tribeca Comedy Basement, this Village club relies on the audience to choose the comic with the funniest performance. Also features headliners. Hone your comedy skills at an improv workshop, and get the confidence to kill even the toughest crowd. You Can’t Go Out Every Night 5th Avenue The Original Improv 318 W. 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. LEARN TO BE VERY FUNNY™ 6th Avenue Sex and the City Tour On Location Tours 212-209-3370 For private and group tours, e-mail info@screentours.com www.screentours.com 22 7th Avenue New York Comedy Club 241 E. 24th Street New York, NY 10010 212-696-5233 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com Small comedy club with theme shows. Drink where they drink, shop where they shop, and gossip where they gossip. The Underground Lounge 955 West End Avenue New York, NY 10025 212-531-4759 www.comedysoapbox.com Intimate space offers live standup comedy Thursday to Saturday. With only a few tables, barstools and a small couch, this place fills up fast. 9th Avenue Nevada Smith's 74 Third Avenue New York, NY 10003 212-982-2591 This sports pub, devoted to English football, often books comedians. Call first to see if anything funny is on tap. FOLLOW IN CARRIE’S FANCY FOOTSTEPS 8th Avenue Laugh Lounge nyc 151 Essex Street New York, NY 10002 212-614-2500 www.laughloungenyc.com Laugh Lounge nyc embraces the Lower East Side's hipster incarnation with elements of the area's rich history of comedy clubs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Boston Comedy Club Cafe Wha? Caroline’s Comedy Club Chicago City Limits Comedy Cellar Comic Strip Live Dangerfield’s Dillon’s Restaurant & Lounge 9 Gladys’ Comedy Room 10 Gotham Comedy Club 11 Ha! Comedy Club 12 Laugh Factory 13 Laugh Lounge nyc 14 Museum of Television & Radio 15 Nevada Smith’s 16 New York Comedy Club 17 Sal’s Comedy Hole 18 Soup Kitchen International 19 Stand-Up New York 20 The Comedy Garden 21 The Original Improv 22 The Underground Lounge 23 TKTS Duffy Square 24 TKTS South Street Seaport 25 Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 26 Village Lantern GETTING TICKETS ONLINE www.ticketsnow.com www.selectaticket.com www.ticketliquidator.com www.aoltickets.com FOR TODAY’S SHOWS: www.entertainment-link.com Note: All Information Subject to Change For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny New York, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Very Funny New York Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh ™ 3 9 20 25 MacDougal St GETTING TICKETS The TKTS booths at Duffy Square and the South Street Seaport sell day-of-show tickets for theater events at discounts of 25%, 35% and 50%. Matinee tickets can be purchased on the previous day. Cash or Traveler's Checks only. t nS st o 52 17 81st St 78th St 61st St 32nd St 26th St 24th St 22nd St wa 16 10 11th St 15 1 3rd St Bleecker St 1st St 26 Houston St St 19 9 24 St St Delancey Fu lt o nS t 13 Essex ou WH Br oa d Wa ter West End Ave 12 TKTS SOUTH STREET SEAPORT 199 Water Street (Corner of Front & John Streets) Mon-Sat: 11am-6pm Sunday: closed Matinee tickets for this location must be purchased one day in advance 1st Avenue -Chandler, “Friends” 23 107th St 55th St 54th St 53rd St 52nd St 50th St 47th St 46th St 45th St 42nd St 14 y “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” 11 TKTS DUFFY SQUARE 47th Street at Broadway (North of Times Square) Mon-Sat: 3pm-8pm For Matinees: Wed & Sat: 10am-2pm 212-221-0013 2nd Avenue 3rd Avenue -Samantha, “Sex & The City” Stand-Up New York 236 W. 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. Village Lantern 167 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 212-260-7993 www.villagelantern.com A touch of class on Bleecker Street, this tiny basement spot keeps the audience happy every night. 7 4 18 21 8 ue en Av “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” The People’s Improv Theater 154 West 29th Street New York, New York 10001 212-563-7488 www.thepit-nyc.com Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W. 26th Street New York, NY 10011 212-366-9176 www.uprightcitizens.org The Upright Citizens Brigade, a surrealist sketch comedy quartet, has been practicing its hilarious craft since the early 1990s. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime 6 19 6th Sal’s Comedy Hole 107 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-529-3803 917-544-2013 www.tribecacomedybasement.com Formerly the Tribeca Comedy Basement, this Village club relies on the audience to choose the comic with the funniest performance. Also features headliners. Hone your comedy skills at an improv workshop, and get the confidence to kill even the toughest crowd. You Can’t Go Out Every Night 5th Avenue The Original Improv 318 W. 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. LEARN TO BE VERY FUNNY™ 6th Avenue Sex and the City Tour On Location Tours 212-209-3370 For private and group tours, e-mail info@screentours.com www.screentours.com 22 7th Avenue New York Comedy Club 241 E. 24th Street New York, NY 10010 212-696-5233 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com Small comedy club with theme shows. Drink where they drink, shop where they shop, and gossip where they gossip. The Underground Lounge 955 West End Avenue New York, NY 10025 212-531-4759 www.comedysoapbox.com Intimate space offers live standup comedy Thursday to Saturday. With only a few tables, barstools and a small couch, this place fills up fast. 9th Avenue Nevada Smith's 74 Third Avenue New York, NY 10003 212-982-2591 This sports pub, devoted to English football, often books comedians. Call first to see if anything funny is on tap. FOLLOW IN CARRIE’S FANCY FOOTSTEPS 8th Avenue Laugh Lounge nyc 151 Essex Street New York, NY 10002 212-614-2500 www.laughloungenyc.com Laugh Lounge nyc embraces the Lower East Side's hipster incarnation with elements of the area's rich history of comedy clubs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Boston Comedy Club Cafe Wha? Caroline’s Comedy Club Chicago City Limits Comedy Cellar Comic Strip Live Dangerfield’s Dillon’s Restaurant & Lounge 9 Gladys’ Comedy Room 10 Gotham Comedy Club 11 Ha! Comedy Club 12 Laugh Factory 13 Laugh Lounge nyc 14 Museum of Television & Radio 15 Nevada Smith’s 16 New York Comedy Club 17 Sal’s Comedy Hole 18 Soup Kitchen International 19 Stand-Up New York 20 The Comedy Garden 21 The Original Improv 22 The Underground Lounge 23 TKTS Duffy Square 24 TKTS South Street Seaport 25 Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 26 Village Lantern GETTING TICKETS ONLINE www.ticketsnow.com www.selectaticket.com www.ticketliquidator.com www.aoltickets.com FOR TODAY’S SHOWS: www.entertainment-link.com Note: All Information Subject to Change For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny New York, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Very Funny New York Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh ™ 3 9 20 25 MacDougal St GETTING TICKETS The TKTS booths at Duffy Square and the South Street Seaport sell day-of-show tickets for theater events at discounts of 25%, 35% and 50%. Matinee tickets can be purchased on the previous day. Cash or Traveler's Checks only. t nS st o 52 17 81st St 78th St 61st St 32nd St 26th St 24th St 22nd St wa 16 10 11th St 15 1 3rd St Bleecker St 1st St 26 Houston St St 19 9 24 St St Delancey Fu lt o nS t 13 Essex ou WH Br oa d Wa ter West End Ave 12 TKTS SOUTH STREET SEAPORT 199 Water Street (Corner of Front & John Streets) Mon-Sat: 11am-6pm Sunday: closed Matinee tickets for this location must be purchased one day in advance 1st Avenue -Chandler, “Friends” 23 107th St 55th St 54th St 53rd St 52nd St 50th St 47th St 46th St 45th St 42nd St 14 y “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” 11 TKTS DUFFY SQUARE 47th Street at Broadway (North of Times Square) Mon-Sat: 3pm-8pm For Matinees: Wed & Sat: 10am-2pm 212-221-0013 2nd Avenue 3rd Avenue -Samantha, “Sex & The City” Stand-Up New York 236 W. 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. Village Lantern 167 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 212-260-7993 www.villagelantern.com A touch of class on Bleecker Street, this tiny basement spot keeps the audience happy every night. 7 4 18 21 8 ue en Av “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” The People’s Improv Theater 154 West 29th Street New York, New York 10001 212-563-7488 www.thepit-nyc.com Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W. 26th Street New York, NY 10011 212-366-9176 www.uprightcitizens.org The Upright Citizens Brigade, a surrealist sketch comedy quartet, has been practicing its hilarious craft since the early 1990s. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime 6 19 6th Sal’s Comedy Hole 107 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-529-3803 917-544-2013 www.tribecacomedybasement.com Formerly the Tribeca Comedy Basement, this Village club relies on the audience to choose the comic with the funniest performance. Also features headliners. Hone your comedy skills at an improv workshop, and get the confidence to kill even the toughest crowd. You Can’t Go Out Every Night 5th Avenue The Original Improv 318 W. 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. LEARN TO BE VERY FUNNY™ 6th Avenue Sex and the City Tour On Location Tours 212-209-3370 For private and group tours, e-mail info@screentours.com www.screentours.com 22 7th Avenue New York Comedy Club 241 E. 24th Street New York, NY 10010 212-696-5233 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com Small comedy club with theme shows. Drink where they drink, shop where they shop, and gossip where they gossip. The Underground Lounge 955 West End Avenue New York, NY 10025 212-531-4759 www.comedysoapbox.com Intimate space offers live standup comedy Thursday to Saturday. With only a few tables, barstools and a small couch, this place fills up fast. 9th Avenue Nevada Smith's 74 Third Avenue New York, NY 10003 212-982-2591 This sports pub, devoted to English football, often books comedians. Call first to see if anything funny is on tap. FOLLOW IN CARRIE’S FANCY FOOTSTEPS 8th Avenue Laugh Lounge nyc 151 Essex Street New York, NY 10002 212-614-2500 www.laughloungenyc.com Laugh Lounge nyc embraces the Lower East Side's hipster incarnation with elements of the area's rich history of comedy clubs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Boston Comedy Club Cafe Wha? Caroline’s Comedy Club Chicago City Limits Comedy Cellar Comic Strip Live Dangerfield’s Dillon’s Restaurant & Lounge 9 Gladys’ Comedy Room 10 Gotham Comedy Club 11 Ha! Comedy Club 12 Laugh Factory 13 Laugh Lounge nyc 14 Museum of Television & Radio 15 Nevada Smith’s 16 New York Comedy Club 17 Sal’s Comedy Hole 18 Soup Kitchen International 19 Stand-Up New York 20 The Comedy Garden 21 The Original Improv 22 The Underground Lounge 23 TKTS Duffy Square 24 TKTS South Street Seaport 25 Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 26 Village Lantern GETTING TICKETS ONLINE www.ticketsnow.com www.selectaticket.com www.ticketliquidator.com www.aoltickets.com FOR TODAY’S SHOWS: www.entertainment-link.com Note: All Information Subject to Change For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny New York, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Very Funny New York Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh ™ 3 9 20 25 MacDougal St GETTING TICKETS The TKTS booths at Duffy Square and the South Street Seaport sell day-of-show tickets for theater events at discounts of 25%, 35% and 50%. Matinee tickets can be purchased on the previous day. Cash or Traveler's Checks only. t nS st o 52 17 81st St 78th St 61st St 32nd St 26th St 24th St 22nd St wa 16 10 11th St 15 1 3rd St Bleecker St 1st St 26 Houston St St 19 9 24 St St Delancey Fu lt o nS t 13 Essex ou WH Br oa d Wa ter West End Ave 12 TKTS SOUTH STREET SEAPORT 199 Water Street (Corner of Front & John Streets) Mon-Sat: 11am-6pm Sunday: closed Matinee tickets for this location must be purchased one day in advance 1st Avenue -Chandler, “Friends” 23 107th St 55th St 54th St 53rd St 52nd St 50th St 47th St 46th St 45th St 42nd St 14 y “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” 11 TKTS DUFFY SQUARE 47th Street at Broadway (North of Times Square) Mon-Sat: 3pm-8pm For Matinees: Wed & Sat: 10am-2pm 212-221-0013 2nd Avenue 3rd Avenue -Samantha, “Sex & The City” Stand-Up New York 236 W. 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. Village Lantern 167 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 212-260-7993 www.villagelantern.com A touch of class on Bleecker Street, this tiny basement spot keeps the audience happy every night. 7 4 18 21 8 ue en Av “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” The People’s Improv Theater 154 West 29th Street New York, New York 10001 212-563-7488 www.thepit-nyc.com Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W. 26th Street New York, NY 10011 212-366-9176 www.uprightcitizens.org The Upright Citizens Brigade, a surrealist sketch comedy quartet, has been practicing its hilarious craft since the early 1990s. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime 6 19 6th Sal’s Comedy Hole 107 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-529-3803 917-544-2013 www.tribecacomedybasement.com Formerly the Tribeca Comedy Basement, this Village club relies on the audience to choose the comic with the funniest performance. Also features headliners. Hone your comedy skills at an improv workshop, and get the confidence to kill even the toughest crowd. You Can’t Go Out Every Night 5th Avenue The Original Improv 318 W. 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. LEARN TO BE VERY FUNNY™ 6th Avenue Sex and the City Tour On Location Tours 212-209-3370 For private and group tours, e-mail info@screentours.com www.screentours.com 22 7th Avenue New York Comedy Club 241 E. 24th Street New York, NY 10010 212-696-5233 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com Small comedy club with theme shows. Drink where they drink, shop where they shop, and gossip where they gossip. The Underground Lounge 955 West End Avenue New York, NY 10025 212-531-4759 www.comedysoapbox.com Intimate space offers live standup comedy Thursday to Saturday. With only a few tables, barstools and a small couch, this place fills up fast. 9th Avenue Nevada Smith's 74 Third Avenue New York, NY 10003 212-982-2591 This sports pub, devoted to English football, often books comedians. Call first to see if anything funny is on tap. FOLLOW IN CARRIE’S FANCY FOOTSTEPS 8th Avenue Laugh Lounge nyc 151 Essex Street New York, NY 10002 212-614-2500 www.laughloungenyc.com Laugh Lounge nyc embraces the Lower East Side's hipster incarnation with elements of the area's rich history of comedy clubs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Boston Comedy Club Cafe Wha? Caroline’s Comedy Club Chicago City Limits Comedy Cellar Comic Strip Live Dangerfield’s Dillon’s Restaurant & Lounge 9 Gladys’ Comedy Room 10 Gotham Comedy Club 11 Ha! Comedy Club 12 Laugh Factory 13 Laugh Lounge nyc 14 Museum of Television & Radio 15 Nevada Smith’s 16 New York Comedy Club 17 Sal’s Comedy Hole 18 Soup Kitchen International 19 Stand-Up New York 20 The Comedy Garden 21 The Original Improv 22 The Underground Lounge 23 TKTS Duffy Square 24 TKTS South Street Seaport 25 Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 26 Village Lantern GETTING TICKETS ONLINE www.ticketsnow.com www.selectaticket.com www.ticketliquidator.com www.aoltickets.com FOR TODAY’S SHOWS: www.entertainment-link.com Note: All Information Subject to Change For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny New York, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Very Funny New York Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh ™ Very Funny New York ™ Your Guide To The City's Best Places To Laugh Boston Comedy Club 82 W. 3rd Street New York, NY 10012 212-477-1000 www.bostoncomedyclub.com Don't let the name confuse you: This joke joint has its foundation firmly laid in the comedy ghetto of Greenwich Village. Open since 1988, BCC celebrated its 15th anniversary by renovating and adding a tiny appetizer menu. Café Wha? 115 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3706 www.cafewha.com The more musically-inclined sister to the Comedy Cellar, Café Wha features comics before bands take the stage. Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum A TOUR ABOUT NOTHING Join Kenny Kramer, the inspiration behind the Kramer character, on a tour of the sights made famous by America's #1 sitcom. Kramer’s Seinfeld Reality Tour 1-800-KRAMERS 212-268-5525 www.kennykramer.com Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. loismustdie@yahoo.com “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Chicago City Limits 318 W. 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com In an old Presbyterian church, Chicago features up-andcoming comedians who can think on their feet and change costumes in seconds. Comedy Cellar 117 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 212-254-3480 www.comedycellar.com Reminiscent of 1960s Greenwich Village, the Comedy Cellar is perhaps the coolest comedy venue in town. VISIT THE CULTURED SIDE OF COMEDY Over 60,000 television and radio programs, and thousands of commercials for the pleasure of entertainment history buffs (or television junkies). Museum of Television & Radio 25 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 212.621.6800 www.mtr.org The Comedy Garden 2 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 212-465-6741 www.comedygarden.com Only the best and the brightest appear at The Comedy Garden located within Madison Square Garden. Comic Strip Live 1568 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10028 212-861-9386 www.comicstriplive.com The 200-seat venue has thrived since 1975. Its talent roster is huge: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Paul Reiser, Adam Sandler, Carol Leifer and Caroline Rhea, to name a few. Dangerfield's 1118 1st Avenue New York, NY 10021 212-593-1650 www.dangerfields.com Although Rodney himself is no longer, his namesake showcases enough hilarious newcomers to last throughout the week. Dillon's Restaurant & Lounge 245 W. 54th Street New York, NY 10019 212-307-9797 www.dillonslounge.com This cozy space offers a nice atmosphere for watching comedians. But call first to check their schedule – comedy isn’t always on the menu. Gladys' Comedy Room 145 W. 45th Street New York, NY 10036 212-832-1762 See performers before they become stars and catch the occasional big-name comic coming home. SOUP FOR YOU? Gotham Comedy Club 34 W. 22nd Street New York, NY 10010 212-367-9000 www.gothamcomedyclub.com Even the steel-and-glass bathrooms are sleek in this 3,300square foot Flatiron space. Still, it's the A-list comedy that attracts. Ha! Comedy Club 369 W. 46th Street New York, NY 10036 212-977-3884 Excellent fun at a bargain price. One of New York's best kept secrets. Laugh Factory 303 W. 42nd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10036 212-586-7829 www.laughfactory.com An established Los Angeles comedy club takes on the Big Apple. Try your luck ordering from the real Soup Nazi. ORDERING PROCEDURE 1. Walk in and move immediately to the right. 2. Order your soup with no enthusiasm at all. 3. Put your money on the counter and move to your left. 4. Take your soup and do not give any comments. Soup Kitchen International 259A West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-7730 www.soupkitchenintl.com “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff.