Guide to NYC Live Comedy Shows This Week: September 14 – September 20, 2017
Live Comedy in New York City This Week:
New York features some of the best live comedy in the world every single night, from Manhattan to Queens, Brooklyn and beyond. But with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to find them all and nearly impossible to decide which shows to see. Every week, Christine Marie Evans and Emily Cohen curate this list, carefully reviewing dozens of shows every night, to select the live stand up comedy shows you need check out. Comedy producers can submit their show for consideration for our listings each week.
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LIVE COMEDY SHOWS THURSDAY 9/14
Show: Bootleg Comedy
Venue: Parkside Lounge
Location:317 E. Houston Street NYC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Greg Stone, featured on America’s Got Talent, TruTV, and SiriusXM!
Eman El-Husseini, whom you might recognize from her half-hour special on The Comedy Network And as a regular at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival!
Jourdain Fisher, finalist on NBC’s StandUpNBC and feature act for D.L. Hugely, Gary Gulman, and Mike Epps!
Danette Rodriguez, who’s been featured at The Comedy Store in LA, Standup Tokyo, and The Standing Room!
and Rojo Perez, fresh off his CONAN appearance, a cast member on MTV’s DeCoded, and Comedy Central’s Funny Cause It’s True!
all hosted by the hilarious Melissa Diaz, regularly featured at Caroline’s and a finalist at the 2017 Devil Cup!
Show: Rod Man
Venue: Carolines on Broadway
Location:1626 Broadway NYC
Time: 7:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Best known as the winner of Last Comic Standing Season 8, Comedian is truly a gem in the World of Standup Comedy today. His unique delivery and voice capture the attention of audiences. Throw in his laid back style, southern charm, wit, and ability to find the funny in everyday life, and you have the ingredients for a future Comedy Star in the making.
Rod Man got hooked on comedy at a young age. He signed up for “open mic” nights at Atlanta’s Uptown Comedy Club, hosted by the hilarious Earthquake. “Uptown was the place to be on Tuesday nights. The place was packed. You never knew who would stop in and do a guest spot. And you never really knew when you were going to hit the stage, because the list meant absolutely nothing to Earthquake.”
Since those open mic nights, Rod has become an award-winning, quintessential entertainer. He has graced the stage at Caesar’s Palace, The Gibson Amphitheater, and The Apollo Theater. He is currently the host of his own YouTube shows – Time Out with Rod Man and That Good Funny. Rod Man is competing on the upcoming season of “Last Comic Standing” and has made many other television appearances, including “The Bad Boys of Comedy” for HBO, Martin Lawrence’s “First Amendment” for Starz, Nick Cannon’s “Wild ‘N Out” for MTV, “One Mic Stand” for BET, “The Funny Spot”for TV One, and “The World Stands Up” for BBC America. He even co-hosted a morning drive-time show in Los Angeles on Stevie Wonder-owned KJLH Radio 102.3 FM.
Rod Man is also an actor and writer, known for his roles in Funny People(2009) with Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen, The Big Black Comedy Show, Vol. 2 (2005), and The Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show (2013).
The world is catching on to what true Rod Man fans already know — he’s down-to-earth, crazy-funny, and truly a special talent.
Ticket Link: http://www.carolines.com/comedian/rod-man/
*SHOWS FRIDAY 9/15, SATURDAY 9/16 & SUNDAY 9/17 AS WELL*
Show: The Stand NYC Showcase
Venue: The Stand
Location:239 3rd Avenue NYC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Wyatt Cenac
Jim Florentine
Ron Bennington
Anthony Cumia
TIm Dillon
Jessica Kirson
Sarah Tollemache
Sean Patton
Ticket Link: http://thestandnyc.ticketfly.com/event/1553609-wyatt-cenac-jim-florentine-new-york/
Show: Roast Battle
Venue: New York Comedy Club
Location:241 E. 24th Street NYC
Time: 10:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
The bi-coastal phenomenon just keeps rolling. Like Thunderdome of insult comedy, two comedians enter, one leaves hilariously humiliated.
What is Roast Battle? Check out what people are saying in Vulture, The Interrobang and Comedy Groupie
The Battles:
Vanetta Schoefield vs Sally Ann Hall
Chrissie Mayr vs Jess Solomon
Main Event: Dave Sirus vs Rob Ryan
Your Host: Neko White
Judges: Yamaneika Saunders, Mike Cannon, Shuli Egar
Stand up from: Kerry Coddett, Shuli Egar, Frank Liotti
Ticket Link: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/roast-battle-nyc-2017-09-14223000
LIVE COMEDY SHOWS FRIDAY 9/15
Show: Silver Linings Comedy
Venue: Precious Metal
Location: 143 Troutman Street, Brooklyn
Time: 8:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Silver Linings is a one of the hottest comedy shows in Brooklyn! Silver Linings is presented by Precious Metal with prominent performers in the comedy industry as seen on Comedy Central, MTV, Late Night TV, national festivals and more! The show is ABSOLUTELY FREE and occurs monthly – every third Friday. Great drink specials ($4 Select Beers) and the host will be giving out FREE DRINKS all night long!
We have the hottest line up in town!
Kenny DeForest (Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch, TruTV, NY Comedy Festival)
Rojo Perez (MTV Decoded, NBC, Seeso)
Eman El Husseini(Just for Laughs, iTunes Album “Unveiled”)
Jourdain Fisher (50 Central on BET, New York Comedy Festival ,Stand Up NBC)
Maria Wojciechowski (Seeso in the Schtick or treat special, featured in entertainment weekly)
Anders Lee (Edinburgh Comedy Festival)
Host: Jacky Beren (South Beach Comedy Festival, Cinder Block Comedy Festival)
Ticket Link: https://silverliningscomedysept.eventbrite.com/
Show: Camouflage Comedy
Venue: Big Irv’s
Location:381 Hooper St (Corner of Hooper and South 1st St), Brooklyn
Time: 9pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Camouflage is a new monthly comedy show. Featuring New York City’s top comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Fallon and more! Come out to Big Irv’s in Williamsburg for free comedy and free pizza courtesy of Two Boots Williamsburg. Hosted by Lucas Connolly!
Kevin Barnett (Comedy Central, TruTV, Writer: Broad City/ Carmichael Show)
Chris Distefano (MTV’s GuyCode, Letterman)
Joe Machi (Last Comic Standing, Fallon)
Shalewa Sharpe (Night Train w/ Wyatt Cenac, Sirius XM)
Mike Recine (Comedy Central Half Hour, Conan)
Dina Hashem (Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, Night Train w/ Wyatt Cenac)
and surprise guests!!!!
Hosted by Lucas Connolly
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camouflage-a-comedy-show-free-pizza-tickets-37102765370
Show: Nacho Bitches
Venue: New York Comedy Club
Location:241 E. 24th Street NYC
Time: 11:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
NACHO BITCHES is the wildly popular late night show brought to you by NYC comedy scene favorites CORINNE FISHER (Guys We Fucked podcast) & BLAIR SOCCI (Brooklyn Comedy Festival). These two dainty women (LOL!), er, foul-mouthed, beer-guzzling babes, bring you the city’s best comedians once a month for a rowdy night of laughter. And, because they are really decent human beings, they offer all of their beloved guests free nachos (with a side of unmatched weirdness). NB REGZ INCLUDE: Michael Che, Gary Gulman, Pete Davidson, Ari Shaffir, Chris Gethard & Kevin Meaney
Ticket Link: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/nacho-bitches-2017-09-15
Show: Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival: “These Comics Would Rather Buy A New Air Conditioner Than Repair The Old One
Venue: The Bell House
Location:149 7th Street Brooklyn
Time: 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Hosted By Chris Gethard
Eugene Mirman
Jo Firestone
Josie Long
Gary Gulman,
anelle James
Reggie Watts
Charlie Pickering
and more!
Ticket Link: http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/1531427-emcf-2017-these-comedians-brooklyn
LIVE COMEDY SHOWS SATURDAY 9/16
Show: Picture This: Part of the 10th Annual Eugene Mirman Festival
Venue: Union Hall
Location:702 Union Street, Brooklyn
Time: 5pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
PICTURE THIS! is a new show from Brandie Posey & Sam Varela: two girls who want to push the boundaries of what a comedy show can be. Picture This! is a live comedy show with stand-ups performing while they are drawn live by some of the best animators, cartoonists, and other artists in Hollywood, CA, SF, NYC and Portland. Picture This! has also debuted in Toronto, New Zealand and Australia! The comedians don’t know what the animators are drawing and the animators don’t know how the comedians will react.
It may be weird.
It may different.
But it will be FUN!
COMEDY BY:
Reggie Watts (The Late Late Show)
Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show, @midnight)
Sean Patton (Esquire, AST Records)
Mehran Khaghani (Last Comic Standing)
Matteo Lane (MTV)
& Clare O’Kane (VICELAND)
ANIMATION BY:
Bryan Brinkman (Tonight Show)
Dan Pinto
Rachel Gitlevich
& Jason Chatfield
HOSTED BY:
Ian Fidance
Ticket Link: http://www.unionhallny.com/event/1531141
Show: Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival: Boast Battle
Venue: The Bell House
Location:149 7th Street NY
Time: 6pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Boast Rattle: A roast-style competitive COMPLIMENT contest. Comedians go head to head seeing who can complement the other better, and even a lucky crowd member gets to have their day improved with some on-the-spot boasting. With special guest judges and performances throughout.
Host Kyle Ayers
Will Winner
Eugene Mirman
Joel Kim Booster
Elna Baker
Scott Adsit
Jean Grae
Matt Koff
and more!
Ticket Link: http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/1531437-emcf-2017-boast-rattle-brooklyn
Show: Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival: A Festival That Was Just Supposed to Be a Joke: The 10th Year Anniversary Show
Venue: The Bell House
Location:149 7th Street NY
Time: 8:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Founded in 2008 by Julie Smith Clem and Eugene Mirman, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival is the world’s first sincere-and-ironic comedy festival that celebrates a close-knit comedy community, while making fun of the trappings of mainstream festival programming.
Eugene Mirman
Derrick Brown
Janeane Garofalo
Bobcat Goldthwait
Robyn Hitchcock
Caroline Rhea
Reggie Watts
Ticket Link: http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/1531442-emcf-2017-festival-that-was-brooklyn
Show: Stand Up NY Showcase
Venue: Stand Up NY
Location:236 W. 28th Street NYC
Time: 8 & 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Harrison Greenbaum
Brian Scott McFadden
Jonathan Randall
Yamaneika Saunders
Sherrod Small
Ticket Link: www.standupny.com
LIVE COMEDY SHOWS SUNDAY 9/17
Show: Triggered
Venue: The Standing Room
Location: 4738 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, Queens
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Every Sunday at 8pm at The Standing Room in LIC, Queens, Corey Reppond and Josh Homer present some of the funniest comics who make the uncomfortable comedic and the comedic uncomfortable. This week’s lineup includes
Blair Socci
Eli Sairs
Shalewa Sharpe
Brian Parise
Tito Garza
AND MORE!
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1556967
Show: The Mixtape Comedy Show
Venue: Gotham Comedy Club
Location:208 W. 23rd Street NYC
Time: 7pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Comedian Royale Watkins brings you an original mix of the funniest comics, the Livest music and a guaranteed good time! Four comics, one of NY’s most incredible DJ’s, a live band and a guest music act to close to show. Past performers include Tracy Morgan, Tom Papa, Sherri Shepherd, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld to name a few. But what really sets The Mixtape Comedy Show apart from other shows is your presence. We look forward to seeing you at the show!
Ticket Link: http://gothamcomedyclub.com/event.cfm?id=489630&cart
Show: The Check Spot w/ Emma Willmann: Sirius XM Live Recording
Venue: New York Comedy Club
Location:241 E. 24th Street NYC
Time: 8 & 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Host, Emma Willmann spotlights up and coming comedians and battle tested veterans of the comedy circuit. These are the comedians that you need to hear. Be part of a LIVE recording for Sirius XM!
Ticket Link: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/the-check-spot-live-recording-for-sirius-xm-2017-09-011552431834
Show: Sweet: The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival
Venue: Union Hall
Location:702 Union Street, Brooklyn
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Over the last 13 years, “Sweet” has become a New York comedy institution. Created, hosted and produced by comedian/actor Seth Herzog, who is the current resident comedian & sketch performer at the “Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.” “Sweet” has always been an incredible mash up of stand up, characters, audience games & a large dose so spontaneous shenanigans—so much so it’s hard to classify it. Over the years, the show has hosted every great stand up you can think of as well as, Paul Rudd, Justin Long, Josh Charles, Fred Armisen, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde and many more, including the late, great Joe Franklin.
T.J. Miller
Seth Herzog
Brett Davis
Greg Barris
and more!
Ticket Link: http://www.unionhallny.com/event/1531199-emcf-2017-sweet-brooklyn
LIVE COMEDY SHOWS MONDAY 9/18
Show: Vintage Basement with Max & Nicky
Venue: Under St. Mark’s Theater
Location:94 St. Marks Place NYC
Time: 9pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
From New York-based twin brothers Max and Nicky Weinbach comes a monthly neo-retro night of stand-up comedy and music. Max & Nicky will have you falling in love with their humorous banter and charming musical stylings through the dynamic melange of their dovelike old-fashiondness and quirky, absurd idiosyncrasies. With a greater focus on stand-up comedy, this vintage style variety show will feature the additional talents of four hilarious stand-up comics. The inaugural lineup includes headliners
T.J. MILLER
APARNA NANCHERLA
JO FIRESTONE
and MATT RUBY.
Ticket Link: http://maxandnicky.com/vintage-basement/
Show: The Quarterly
Venue: New York Comedy Club
Location:241 E. 24th Street NYC
Time: 9:15pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
NYCC’s headliner series spotlights four of the city’s best stand-ups in one week
The Quarterly features four of the city’s hottest comedians, each doing an hour long headlining set throughout the week and all appearing together on two showcases Saturday
Ticket Link: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/the-quarterly-2017-09-18211500
Show: NIght Train with Wyatt Cenac
Venue: Littlefield
Location:635 Sackett Street Brooklyn
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Hosted by Brooklyn-based comedy favorite Wyatt Cenac, Night Train show features comedy from the best local and international stand up comedians, and–at times–special guest appearances by musicians, local celebrities, and the occasional surprise only found in Gowanus.
Bassem Youssef,
Matteo Lane
Sean Patton
Ali Macofsky
Joanna Briley
Ahir Shah
Ticket Link: http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/event/1547929-night-train-wyatt-cenac-brooklyn/
Show: Broken Comedy
Venue: Bar Matchless
Location:557 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
New York City Broken Comedy is a free weekly comedy showcase that takes place in the backroom of Bar Matchless at 557 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. (L to Bedford or G to Nassau)
*EVERY MONDAY NIGHT*
Each week Michael Che, Nimesh Patel and Mike Denny join New York City’s best comics.
Ticket Link: https://www.facebook.com/NYCBrokenComedy/
LIVE COMEDY SHOWS TUESDAY 9/19
Show: Impractical Jokers UK Send Off Tour: “Where’s Larry” starring The Tenderloins
Venue: Carolines on Broadway
Location:1626 Broadway NYC
Time: 7:30pm & 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
The Tenderloins will be performing special “Where’s Larry?” shows in anticipation of their return to the UK & Ireland! Don’t miss these intimate performances… Seating is limited.
Ticket Link: http://www.carolines.com/comedian/trutv-impractical-jokers-wheres-larry-uk-send-off-shows-starring-the-tenderloins/
Show: Comedy Juice
Venue: Gotham Comedy Club
Location:208 W. 23rd Street NYC
Time: 9pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
ComedyJuice is one of the top live comedy brands in the world, producing hundreds of All-Star stand up comedy events each year.ComedyJuice attracts such comedy stars as Sarah Silverman, Daniel Tosh, Aziz Ansari, Dane Cook, and Marc Maron on a regular basis and has consistently been a place to discover new comedy stars before they are famous. With regular shows at many of the top comedy clubs in the country, ComedyJuice is proud to add Gotham Comedy Club to that list and launch ComedyJuice NYC. Every Tuesday night at 9:30pm. You never know who will drop in, but you always know you will get the best in live comedy.
Ticket Link: http://gothamcomedyclub.com/event.cfm?id=493677&cart
Show: Come to Papa Live
Venue: The Village Underground
Location:130 W. 3rd Street NYC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Come to Papa is a weekly show hosted by comedian Tom Papa. Tom explores the funny side of life with the legends of comedy, film and all around cool people. Some of his guests have included Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, Rob Zombie, Mario Batali and host of rising stars and proven veterans. Come to Papa is insightful, revealing and always funny.
Judy Gold
Godfrey
Dave Hill
Rachel Feinstein
Dan Naturman
Ticket Link: www.comedycellar.com
Show: Corporate Retreat Presents: Harry Potter and the Fictional Roast
Venue: UCBeast
Location:153 E. 3rd Street NYC
Time: 7:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
“Harry Potter and the Fictional Roast” is a chance for fans of the JK Rowling’s wizarding world to watch their favorite characters put down their wands and get downright nasty. Harry, Hermione, Dumbledore, Voldemort, and more hit the dais to roast, burn, and incendio each other with brutal jokes so tasteless, they’d make a Dementor blush. Muggles welcome.
Featuring:
Hosted by Eddie Furth and Ryan Pigg
Featuring:
Matthew Broussard as “Draco Malfoy”
David Ebert as “Voldemort”
Blair Socci “Luna Lovegood”
Julian Stern as “Dumbledore”
Girls with Brown Hair as “The Weasley Twins”
Maddy Smith as “Hermione Granger”
Josh Waldron as “Harry Potter”
Ticket Link: https://east.ucbtheatre.com/performance/56756
LIVE COMEDY SHOWS WEDNESDAY 9/20
Show: The Stand 5 Year Anniversary Show
Venue: The Stand NYC
Location:239 3rd Avenue NYC
Time: 8 & 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
The Stand NYC celebrates 5 years in Manhattan!
Ticket Link: http://thestandnyc.ticketfly.com/event/1560481-stands-5-year-anniversary-new-york/
Show: Dear Owen Wilson
Venue: Littlefield
Location:635 Sackett Street Brooklyn
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Dear Owen Wilson is a live comedy show hosted by NYC-based comedian, Blair Socci. The show is based on a letter Blair wrote to Owen Wilson in 2007 after his suicide attempt telling him how much she loved him and appreciated him and that she hoped he would feel better soon. A breakup with Jennifer Aniston could truly shatter anyone. Isn’t Blair sweet?
During this show, Blair will feature comedians who will read a letter to the celebrity of their choice. They could write it from the perspective of their 13 year old selves connecting to Dave Matthews as their parents are getting a divorce, or maybe they just want to tell Madonna how hot she is. After their done, Blair will interview them about it. It will also include stand-up, music, and other surprises. This show is the most fun way ever to get to know comedians on a deeper level.
Michael Che
Melissa Villasenor
Sasheer Zamata
Dan Licata
Blair Socci
& more!
Ticket Link: http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/event/1556794-dear-owen-wilson-hosted-by-brooklyn/
Show: Comedians You Should Know NYC
Venue: The Gutter
Location:200 N. 14th Street, Brooklyn
Time: 9pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Every Wednesday the Comedians You Should Know collective brings their signature Chicago-style stand up showcase to The Gutter in Brooklyn for an intimate night of comedy with NYC’s funniest. This week features Joe List (Comedy Central), Pat Brown (Colbert), Andy Sandford (Conan), Neko White (Gotham Comedy Live), Charlie Pickering (The Weekly), and Saurin Choksi (Brown Privilege). Hosted by Mike Lebovitz (Last Comic Standing)
Ticket Link: https://cysknyc.eventbrite.com/
Show: Rent Party
Venue: Union Hall
Location:702 Union Street, Brooklyn
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:
Rent Party is a improvised music and stand up show that’s about as much fun as you can fit into one place. Yedoye Travis, Farah Brook and the backing band, The Original Lineup, invite New York’s best comedians to tell jokes and stories set to some of the best music in the city.
Sasheer Zamata
Nick Naney
Carmen Christopher
Janelle James
Jordan Temple
Mike Cannon
Robby Hoffman
Hosted by Yedoye Travis & Farah Brook
Ticket Link: http://www.unionhallny.com/event/1554195?utm_source=MEL&utm_medium=234158
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