The Comedy Cellar has 17 shows per week, with comics performing seven nights a week. The shows feature several renowned comedians, including Darrell Hammond from "Saturday Night Live" and Dave Attell from "Insomniac with Dave Attell" on Comedy Central. Other Comedy Cellar regulars include cast members from "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn," such as Colin Quinn, Keith Robinson and Jim Florentine, as well as comedians from other late night television shows. As of Winter 2009, the first show of the night charges a $30 cover and has a two-item minimum food or beverage purchase policy. The second show of the evening has a $65 cover, and the food and beverage policy still applies.
The Comedy Cellar
117 Macdougal St.
New York, NY 10012-1267
comedycellar.com
(212) 254-3480
Caroline's on Broadway is among the most well-known comedy clubs in the U.S., and is widely regarded as America's premier comedy nightclub. Caroline's first opened in Chelsea Square in 1981 and helped introduce famous comedians like Tim Allen, Rosie O'Donnell and Jay Leno throughout the 1980s and '90s. Caroline's has long been regarded as a rite of passage among comedians, and Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Janeane Garofalo and Robin Williams, among others, have played Caroline's.
Caroline's continues to present the best comedic talent in nightly shows, 365 nights a year. Dave Attell, D.L. Hughley, Gilbert Gottfried and Jeffrey Ross are some of the shows coming to Caroline's in late 2009 and early 2010.
Caroline's on Broadway
1626 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-4100
carolines.com
This 3,300-square-foot comedy club was opened in May 1996 by New Yorkers Chris Mazzilli and Michael Reisman. The Gotham Comedy Club strove to change the presentation of comedy shows by providing ambiance along with the show. What has developed is a nightclub-style comedy theater that is reminiscent of the early days of theater-going. Since its debut, this majestic club has hosted several television comedy specials and movies, such as Jerry Seinfeld's film "Comedian" and Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" pilot. Comedy Central's weekly television series "Live at Gotham" introduces six up-and-coming comedians during an hour of comedy. The Gotham has several upcoming holiday 2009 comedy specials, and shows by comedians Adam Ferrara and Gary Gulman. As of Winter 2009, tickets are $30 for general admission and $45 for VIP admission; there is a two-item food and beverage minimum.
The Gotham Comedy Club
208 W. 23rd St.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 367-9000
gothamcomedyclub.com