With some of the top comics on the circuit on stage, these New York comedy clubs will have you in doubled over from laughter. From lewd stand-up to quick-paced sketch comedy, there's something for every NYC visitor.
Gotham Comedy Club
208 W. 23rd St.(btwn. 7th & 8th Aves.)
212-367-9000
Showtimes: See website for performance calendar
Ticket Prices: Ticket prices vary; two drink minimum per person
Who's on the Mic?: Anthony Anderson, Lewis Black, Louis C.K., Pablo Francisco, Jim Gaffigan, Kevin Hart, and Amy Schumer, just to name a few. The potential line-up each night is hard to beat.
Can I Reserve Online?: Yes
Age-appropriate?: 18 and older
Broadway Comedy Club
318 W. 53rd St. (8th Ave.)
212-757-2323
Showtimes: Nightly shows beginning as early as 6pm. Last show of the night kicks off at 11pm
Ticket Prices: $20 plus a two drink minimum for weeknight shows; $25 plus a two drink minimum for weekend show
Who's on the Mic?: MTV's Esther Ku and Chris Distefano, Rob Cantrell, Ophira Eisenberg, and the legendary Pauly Shore.
Can I Reserve Online?: Yes
Age-appropriate?: 18 and older
LOL New York
300 W. 43rd St. (8th Ave.)
917-677-5481
Showtimes: Mon.-Thurs., 8pm, 9:10pm, 10:45pm, & 11:30pm; Fri.-Sat., 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12am.; Sun., 8pm, 9pm, 10:30pm, 11:30pm
Ticket Prices: Two drink minimum per person in the showroom
Who's on the Mic?: Gary Vider, Aaron Berg, and Monroe Martin
Can I Reserve Online?: Yes
Age-appropriate?: Recommended for ages 16 and older
Comedy Cellar
117 Macdougal St.
130 W. 3rd Street @ the Village Underground
212-254-3480
Showtimes: Sun. & Weds., 8pm, 9:45pm, & 11:30pm; Mon.-Tues., 7:45pm, 9:30pm, & 11:15pm; Thurs. @ Macdougal St., 7:45pm, 9:30pm, and 11:30pm; Thurs. @ Village Underground, 8pm; Fri. @ Macdougal, 7pm, 8:45pm, 10:30pm, & 12:15am; Fri. @ Village Underground, 8pm; Sat. @ Macdougal, 7pm, 8:45pm, 10:30pm, & 12:15am; Sat. @ Village Underground, 7:15pm & 9:15pm.
Ticket Prices: $10-$24; two item minimum
Who's on the Mic?: Hannibal Buress, Judah Friedlander, and SNL's Darrell Hammond have been known to grace the stage, with several big names (nudge: Chris Rock) making surprise late-night appearances.
Can I Reserve Online?: Yes
Age-appropriate?: 21 and older; exceptions can be made if 18 with a parent.
Carolines on Broadway
1626 Broadway
212-757-4100
Showtimes: See website for performance calendar
Ticket Prices: Ticket prices vary. Two drink minimum is in effect
Who's on the Mic?: Adam Carolla, Natasha Leggero, Iliza Shlesinger, and SNL's Leslie Jones will all test out your funny bone at Carolines.
Can I Reserve Online?: Yes
Age-appropriate?: 21 and older; 18 if accompanied by an adult
Upright Citizen's Brigade (UCB Theatre)
UCB Theatre
307 W. 26th St.
212-366-9176
UCB Theatre East
153 E. 3rd St.
212-366-9231
Showtimes: See website for performance calendar
Ticket Prices: Free-$10 most shows; Plus, no drink minimum means you'll be more excited than Jessie Spano on caffeine pills.
Who's on the Mic?: 30 Rock's Scott Adsit and the quirked out duo behind Comedy Central smash Broad City, Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, have rocked the UCB stage.
Can I Reserve Online?: Yes
Age-appropriate?: 16 and older
