New York Shows
ONSIGHT WITH SAM JAY & KEITH JOHNSON: A LATE NIGHT THERAPY SHOW FOR COMICS (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesONSIGHT with Sam Jay and Keith Johnson is a Late Night Comedic Therapy Show. During each session, three patients receive a prognosis, undergo honest approach therapy, along with probing questions and are treated with outlandish affirmations. The show presents a unique blend of unsolicited advice and honest approach style therapy, administered to fellow comedians and artists by the self- proclaimed therapist, Sam Jay, and uncertified assistant, Keith Johnson. Starts 8PM ET
Cabernet Cabaret (in NYC)
Club Cumming 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHoney, it's time for the Cabernet Cabaret with Catherine Cohen! Every Wednesday at Club Cumming, featuring NYC's most effervescent performer Prepare yourself for an elegant evening of song, storytelling, and standup comedy from the buzziest names in the biz. It's time to wine and whine with your host Catherine Cohen. Featuring: TBA! *lineups are subject to change. Pop open the cabernet, it's time for a cabaret! Cabernet Cabaret is produced by Lauren Mandel Starts 8PM ET
Friendly’s Comedy Show (in NYC)
C'mon Everybody 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHi, babe, and welcome to Friendly’s! How can we make your day sweeter? Join comedians (and your best friends) Max Higgins and Carson Olshansky as they host a super-sized serving of the world's best queer comedians— with a side of mutual aid. Yum! Featuring: Jes Tom Jo Sunday Max Gross Riylan Mills Starts 8PM ET
Ambush Comedy (in NYC)
Stefano's Tattoo Studio 143 North 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAmbush Comedy is every Wednesday at 8PM ET* except for this week, which is on Tues b/c of Valentine's. join Lucas Connolly, Brittany Cardwell, & David Piccolomini for hot lineups of top comics from NYC and beyond! Featuring: 4/9: James Mwaura (SF Sketchfest) Pranav Behari (HBO) Maddy Smith (MTV's Wild N Out) Michael Rowland (FOX, Comedy Central) Evan Joe (Roast Battle League) Jared Goldstein (Comedy Central) + Special guests TBA! Hosted by: Abe Gatling 4/16: Andrew Durso (Netflix) Rufat Agayev (Don't Tell […]
Everybody Gets Soup (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe variety show that answers the question “what if we had a variety show where the host was on stage the whole time making soup?” TD Sidell is that host and he’ll be on stage with special guest chef Pearl Elaine making soup while watching some of New York’s best comedians perform on stage. And at the end… EVERYBODY GETS SOUP. Featuring: David Roth, Irene Morales, Nick Mestad, and Sara Hennessey With Guest Chef Pearl Elaine Starts/streams 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT
Ruby Karp: I Don’t Trust Adults (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesRuby Karp's I Don't Trust Adults exposes the trials and tribulations of a failed child star and the many adults who wronged her over the years. How many adults publicly wrote hit articles on her? How many theater teachers made her cry? How is Mark Zuckerberg allegedly involved in all of this? Join Ruby as she dissects why she doesn't trust adults. Starts 9PM ET
Comedians You Should Know (in NYC)
The Gutter 200 North 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesFeaturing stand-up from: 4/23 JENNY ZIGRINO (Conan) DJANGO GOLD (Colbert) GASTOR ALMONTE (Comedy Central) DAVE ROSS (Corden) PHILIPP KOSTELECKY (BBC) and more! Hosted by DAVID DRAKE (Comedy Central) Tickets are $10 at the door. 21 and over. Line-up subject to change without notice. Starts 9PM ET
Friends with Caveats: More Than a One Night Stand-Up Show (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesEvery Wednesday, join us for a showcase of Caveat's signature comedy style, featuring some of NYC's most innovative comedians. "Friends with Caveats" is our homegrown comedy show, with a fresh lineup of performers every week. From stand up to characters, music to PowerPoint comedy, you're sure to live, laugh, learn... and maybe even fall in love. Lineup: Sarah Adelman Jilberto Soto Josh Lampley Noah Guiberson Jerzy Gwiazdowski Paige Smith-Hogan Liz Coin Hosted by: Art Cai Starts 9:30PM ET
Funhouse Comedy (in NYC)
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesComedians Gabe Pacheco and Sameer Naseem host this legendary weekly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians from NYC and beyond! Featuring: Amanda G Hoodo Hersi Paul Valdez Rodríguez Trey Galyon Sharif Hasan Sabeen Sadiq Melissa Rocha Doors 930pm ET Show 10pm ET sharp
Golden Spiral Comedy (in NYC)
Whiskey Cellar NYC 77th East 7th Street, New York, NY, United StatesNamed one of the best NYC comedy shows run by women, hosts Mindy Raf and Katie Compa bring the top comics working today in New York and beyond as they welcome you into the Golden Spiral on the last Thursday of the month. Featuring: Gastor Almonte (Comedy Central) Amanda G (Comedy Beast) Enor Bishop (Boys Night Out) David Mills (Edinburgh Fringe) Nonye Brown-West (Sirius XM) Is Golden Spiral a comedy show for people who usually don’t like standup? Is it […]
2 Square (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPeter Grosz (Veep, The Menu, Late Night w Seth Meyers) and John Lutz (30 Rock, SNL, Late Night With Seth Meyers) have been improvising together for over 20 years. In 2 Square, they take a single suggestion then spin out a hilarious 45 minute long-form show featuring a kaleidoscope of scenes, characters, absurdist transitional elements and callbacks. Starts 7PM ET
Youngmi Mayer & Friends (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesYoungmi Mayer hosts a night of comedy with friends With special guests: Blair Dawson, Kate Sisk, James Tom, and Matthew Broussard Starts 7:30PM PT
Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour (in NYC)
The Beacon Theatre 2124 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesAn evening of stand-up with Nikki Glaser 4/23 @ 7PM ET 4/24 @ 7:30PM ET
Untitled (Comedy) (in NYC)
C'mon Everybody 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesPresented by Untitled Queen. A show with comedic drag artists and queer stand-up. Resident Host Slagatha. Featuring Essa Noche, Mx. Fink, Glace Chase, and Tessa Skara. ASL interpreting provided by sponsor Flamingo Interpreting. Starts 8PM ET
Live at the Barbershop (in NYC)
Original Barbershop 174 East 2nd Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe show takes place in a real East Village Barbershop (Sometimes On Rooftops) and always featuring killer comics from TV, special guest drop-ins and amazing crowds. Thurs & Fri. @ 8:30PM ET
Meet Cute: A Live Dating Show (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHave a meet-cute at this live dating show! Come laugh, mingle, and shoot your shot. Hosted by Ray Cordova (Netflix, single) John Racioppo (Here and Now, UCB, partnered,) and Donna Steele (UCB, married, “matchmaker extraordinaire,”) this dating competition will feature three lucky audience members competing for one hot Bach, live dating, and SPEED DATING!! Single, situationship, partnered, this show is for all. Come be part of the show and potentially meet the love of your life or bring your single […]
Ruby Karp: I Don’t Trust Adults (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesRuby Karp's I Don't Trust Adults exposes the trials and tribulations of a failed child star and the many adults who wronged her over the years. How many adults publicly wrote hit articles on her? How many theater teachers made her cry? How is Mark Zuckerberg allegedly involved in all of this? Join Ruby as she dissects why she doesn't trust adults. Starts 9PM ET
Catbaret Presents: Just Kitten Around! (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesSpring is here, and it’s time to celebrate kitten season with Catbaret! A cat-themed variety show hosted by Gemma Smith, Catbaret is packed with comedy, music, and burlesque (aka purr-lesque). It’s the perfect excuse to grab your cat-loving friends for a night of feline-inspired fun. Enjoy ameowzing performances, raffle prizes, and FREE cat ears for all attendees! "You pawsitively won't want to miss Catbaret!" — Time Out NY Line-up - Lady Mabuhay: Burlesque - Nihara Nichelle: Comedy - The Randy Andys: Vocal Trio - Throb […]
Catbaret Presents: Just Kitten Around! (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesSpring is here, and it’s time to celebrate kitten season with Catbaret! A cat-themed variety show hosted by Gemma Smith, Catbaret is packed with comedy, music, and burlesque (aka purr-lesque). It’s the perfect excuse to grab your cat-loving friends for a night of feline-inspired fun. Enjoy ameowzing performances, raffle prizes, and FREE cat ears for all attendees! "You pawsitively won't want to miss Catbaret!" — Time Out NY Line-up - Lady Mabuhay: Burlesque - Nihara Nichelle: Comedy - The Randy Andys: Vocal Trio - Throb […]
Surrounded: Crowdwork in the Round (in NYC)
The Stand 116 East 16th Street, New York, NY, United StatesSurrounded is a stand-up comedy show staged in a “theater in the round” where the audience is the material and anyone surrounding the comedian is fair game. This show takes the best comedians, gives them a mic, shows them the audience, and lets the comic take it from there. Featuring: Jordan Jensen, Ian Fidance, Matt Lopes, Katrina Davis Hosted by Mike Falzone Starts 10PM ET
Visions of Love: A Comedy Fundraiser for RAPP (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin hosts Jo Sunday and Damien Kronfeld for a night of comedy fundraising for Releasing Aging People in Prison (RAPP). RAPP is a local organization led by formerly incarcerated people that aims to end mass incarceration through the release of aging people in prison and those serving long sentences. Check out their work here! Starts 10PM ET
DeAnne Smith & Acquaintances! (Zoom Live-stream)
Online Event (Live-streaming from NYC) New York, NY, United StatesYou need to laugh! Comedians need to eat! This is PWYC (even if that is $0!) event, and a portion of proceeds are donated to a different cool ass organization each month. So far, we've supported: National Black Food and Justice Alliance, Indigenous Environmental Network, DTES Response, Dream Defenders, a NYC comedian's hospital bills, Black Lives Matter Canada's Black Mutual Aid Fund, The Okra Project, Red Canary Song, the Desai Foundation's COVID-19 Relief Fund , Trans Santa, Trans Lifeline, MECA […]
Shamilton, the Improvised Hip Hop Musical (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEver heard of this show "Hamilton"? Shamilton is just like that, but (ahem) better! You pick the famous figure- from Genghis Khan to Frederick Douglass to Kim Kardashian - Shamilton will create an improvised musical about them on the spot! Expect brilliant hip hop, hilarious characters, incredible songs, stunning “choreography” and powerhouse singing...created right in front of your eyes! Starring: Joey Bland Ross Bryant Amanda Blake Davis Zach Reino Jessica McKenna Chris Grace John Hartman Lucas Kavner Al Samuels Ashley […]
Abolish Everything (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesABOLISH EVERYTHING is a fast-paced, low-stakes comedy debate show! Comedians roast their pet peeves. A panel of improvisers grills them with questions. The audience decides what gets abolished—and the most persuasive lobbyist receives the ultimate corrupt bribe: a bag of coins with a dollar sign on it. Hosted by Chandler Dean (The New Yorker, McSweeney's) Featuring monologues from: Henry Block Ryan Ciecwisz Foreign Man in a Foreign Land Kenice Mobley And rebuttal from: Kylie Brakeman Josh Sharp Glo Tavarez Andy […]
ASSSSCAT (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIt starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Previous NY monologists include: Mark Hamill, Alan Alda, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Kevin […]
The Last Drop (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA comedy show that's good until the Last Drop! The Last Drop is a monthly comedy show that bridges the gap between alternative and traditional stand up comedy. Line-ups showcase seasoned comedians alongside some of New York's most exciting up-and-coming talent, performing stand-up, musical and character comedy. Come have some laughs & drinks with host Maddie Peck, and maybe also bicoastal legend Caroline Cianci if she is in town Guest co-host: Sam Schaefer (Cracked Media) Featuring: George Civeris (Vulture Comic to Watch) Justin Catchens (UCB) […]
Date-A-Comic (in NYC)
Cafe Balearica 44 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThey’re hot, they’re funny, and they’re trying to get a date with you. Hosts McKenna Moore and Natalie Haytayan have gathered five of the most dateable comics in New York and put them on a platter just for you. You’ll see them tell some jokes and then get interrogated by your wingwomen hostesses with the mostess(es?). LINE UP COMING SOON Starts 7:30PM ET
The Ultimate Improv Show (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDan Black presents THE ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOW! An all-star cast of improvisers perform the best, funniest and ultimate-est improv show of all time! (Ultimate-est is a word!) Each show will feature a celebrity guest monologist who will tell impromptu stories based off of a random suggestion from the audience. These stories will inspire the funniest improvised comedy scenes you've ever seen, like ever! With Special Guests Nicole Byer Lisa Gilroy Sasheer Zamata Carl Tart Paul Welsh Bobby Moynihan Dan Black And Guest Monologist […]
Schtick A Pole In It (in NYC)
DROM 85 Avenue A, New York, NY, United StatesFrom comedians Dan Goodman and JoAnna Ross comes Schtick A Pole In It, a night of comedy and pole dancing. Schtick starts with a comic and ends with a pole dancer. 5 comics and 5 dancers. Comics tell jokes. Pole dancers pole dance. They’re not strippers, it’s not burlesque. It’s an aerial dance with a side of crazy gymnastics and death defying tricks that make your jaw drop. Every month we have a musical theme and this month we are […]
Jessica Kirson (in NYC)
The Beacon Theatre 2124 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesJessica Kirson headlines Starts 8PM ET
SHITTY MOZART, SHITTY FRIENDS (in NYC)
The Rat NYC Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe horribly botched clone of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart hosts the greatest variety show and party of all time. The performance includes appearances from real and fake special guests, followed by a live set from an animated DJ. Featuring: Johnathan Van Halem, Pratima Mani, Delia Kemph & Sharif Hasan Starts 8PM ET
Bitches Brew (in NYC)
Halyards 406 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesFeaturing stand-up: 4/18 Harris Alterman (Comedy Central) Jay Light (Comedy Central) Kate Strobel (Firecracker Comedy) Andy Iwancio (Kill Rock Stars) Charles Gould (Comedy Central Half Hour ) Sydney Duncan (WildNOut) + more ! The magic is brought to you by Wendy Steiner, Naomi Karavani, & Bridget Geiran. Starts 8:30PM ET
Characters Welcome Live! (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEric Feurer, Michael Hartney, Sarah Smallwood Parsons, and Justin Tyler host New York's best and brightest writer/performers with a new crop of hilarious original characters and impressions every month. Eleven years, 300K followers, and COUNTLESS wigs later, we can safely say Characters Welcome is the best damn character show on the planet! Featuring: Eric Feurer, Michael Hartney, Sarah Smallwood Parsons, Justin Tyler, and more TBA! Starts/streams 9PM ET/6PM PT
Ruby Karp: I Don’t Trust Adults (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesRuby Karp's I Don't Trust Adults exposes the trials and tribulations of a failed child star and the many adults who wronged her over the years. How many adults publicly wrote hit articles on her? How many theater teachers made her cry? How is Mark Zuckerberg allegedly involved in all of this? Join Ruby as she dissects why she doesn't trust adults. Starts 9PM ET
Black Cat Friday Primetime Stand-Up Comedy Show (in NYC)
Black Cat LES 172 Rivington Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a night of laughter and entertainment--we've been doing this 5 + years and running EVERY FRIDAY! Get ready to have your funny bone tickled as we bring you an evening filled with hilarious performances by some of the best comedians in town. Featuring: Daniela Mora: (The Stand, NY Comedy Club, viral TikToks) @danielamora1 Katie Hannigan: (Late Show with Stephen Colbert, HBO) @katiehanniganforever Caroline Hanes: (NY Comedy Fest, Edinburgh Fringe Fest) @caroline__hanes Molly Brenner: (Edinburgh Fringe Fest, SF Sketchfest) @molly_brenner Charles McBee: (Head Writer 4 Comedy Central's […]
Maggie Crane and Friends and Enemies (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMaggie Crane has come crawling back to Brooklyn, so of course she has to do a set about it. With special guests Esther Fallick, Richard Perez, Michael Terry, and Courtney Maginnis Starts 10PM ET
Live at the Barbershop (in NYC)
Original Barbershop 174 East 2nd Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe show takes place in a real East Village Barbershop (Sometimes On Rooftops) and always featuring killer comics from TV, special guest drop-ins and amazing crowds. Fri @ 10:15PM ET
What the Hell? An Incredible Improv Show (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesNo gimmicks, this is a great improv show where talented performers do what they love – improv! You want more to read? Ok! We’re combining veteran performers and up-and-comers to put on an incredible improv show. It is simple but it is perfect and you’ll love it! Featuring: Amanda Breen, Casey Jost, Abra Tabak, Michael Cruz Kayne, Vince Moran, Emily Dayton Evans, Omar Evans, and Akmal Tajihan Starts/streams 10:30PM ET/7:30PM PT
Psych! (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesThree comedians take the stage, followed by engaging sessions with licensed mental health therapist and stand-up comedian, Aimee LeCours, LMHC. Together, they'll unravel the mysteries behind the humor, exploring the age-old question, “Why are you like this?” Prepare for an evening of insightful humor and spontaneous revelations, blending stand-up comedy and improvised comedian "group therapy" with the expertise of a mental health professional. It's not just a show; it's Psych! - Where comedy gets a dose of therapy. Featuring: TBA […]
UNSTUCK (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesUNSTUCK, a comedic solo show about growing up with OCD, is back for a LIVE SPECIAL TAPING! Olivia Levine brings her Edinburgh Fringe hit back to Caveat one more time for this exciting occasion. Fest Magazine called Levine "a mesmerizing performer: charming, sharp-witted and perfectly pitched to find the tricky balance between dark humor and gravitas." Voice Mag UK said "Honestly, I can’t push this show enough, please go and see it." Check out more details below!! Did you worry […]