NYC COMEDY CLUBS

Discover Comedy shows in NYC

Comedy shows in NYC vary in time and style. There are basically two types of comedy clubs in New York and that determines the type of show. Going to the smaller boutique clubs can be a tight fit at times and the chances of having “A-list celebrities” are slim. Shows in NYC that do feature “A-list Celebrity acts” are the mega clubs. The Comedy shows in NYC that take place in the mega clubs will cost you more, but it is well worth it. There is more room, cocktails and dinner in addition the celebrity act mentioned. One can also catch comedy shows any day of the week in New York.

Comedy clubs in NYC may have an age requirement ranging from 12 to 21 and above. The younger audience is usually accompanied by an adult. These Shows in NYC are great for high school students to watch as they hang out and party where no alcohol is sold to minors. When selecting comedy shows in NYC to attend, it’s really all about the comedy style that best suits you. There is a wide range from the new, young edge, the old style, African, Latin and even something from the TV shows. Once on a while, one may get a drop-in celebrity like Chris Rock, or Robin Williams walking into one of the grass roots clubs at the spur of the moment, and share something new and fresh. At one of these shows you just never know what to could happen.

There are also many independent shows and open mics that feature some of the best up and coming comics from New York City. These are great shows to attend because you never know if you are seeing tomorrow’s next big star-make sure you take pictures with all of them!

Discover New York’s Comedy Cellar

There are a number of clubs in New York city that specialize in comedy but the Comedy Cellar is among the most popular ones. Its location right in the centre of Manhattan perhaps adds to its popularity due to easy access and the fact that this is a busy locality. The club was started by television writer and producer Bill Grundfest who was then a standup comedian. The club hosts between five and seven standup comedians per show every night with each comedian given not more than 20 minutes to do their thing. Many popular standup comedians can boast to have performed at the Comedy Cellar including the likes of Jerry Seinfeld. He is known to have filmed much of his 2002 Comedian documentary at the club. The club has also been used to shoot part of commercials such as the 2006 Pepsi advertisement.

The Comedy Cellar has no less than two shows every day of the week including weekends where the number of shows doubles. The club is considered to be a tourist attraction with ads appearing on most “Things to do” lists for New York City. The Comedy Cellar seats around 140 people and the stage is smack right in the middle of the club, giving the audience a spectacular view of the performance each night. This capacity coupled with the clubs popularity means that some customers have to wait to find seats. The Comedy Cellar is located under a café, a popular joint for after parties.

This is truly a NY landmark and anyone who visits New York City must make this club a stop on the trip for sure.  Plus, since it’s New York you never know who is going to stop by for a surprise few minutes on stage-maybe even Seinfeld.