You go to the Comedy Cellar for the vibes and as much as the unpredictable lineup.
A theater · Greenwich Village · on three New York Dearest lists
Comedy Cellar
Worth it. Rather than headliners, this comedy club offers 5-7 performers a night, each performing a 20-minute skit.
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best rainy day things to do in New York City
- Address
- 117 MacDougal St Directions
- Subway
- A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W 4 St-Wash Sq, 4 min
- Website
- comedycellar.com
Everything I’ve written about Comedy Cellar. It’s on three of my lists, Best comedy clubs in New York City, Best things to do in New York City at night and Best rainy day things to do in New York City. First, what to know and when to go.
Before you go
Good to know
From Best rainy day things to do in New York CityShows sell out nightly, so book tickets in advance.
When to go
From Best things to do in New York City at nightOpened in 1980, it’s one of the most iconic comedy clubs in NYC, and best things to do in New York City at night.
Worth it. Been? Say if you agree.
Every list it’s on
The Comedy Cellar has been visited by nearly every popular comedian currently performing.
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The Comedy Cellar has been visited by nearly every popular comedian currently performing. Opened in 1980, it’s one of the most iconic comedy clubs in NYC, and best things to do in New York City at night.
They don’t have headliners, unlike most comedy clubs, rather they have 5 to 7 comics perform 15-20 minute skits per night. Guests never fully know who to expect on stage, famous comedians are known to drop by unannounced to try out their new material.
I understand that not everyone is a fan of comedy clubs (like yours truly). But even I’ll admit that visiting the Comedy Cellar in the West Village is a great thing to do in NYC on a rainy day.
What I wrote thereFold it away
I understand that not everyone is a fan of comedy clubs (like yours truly). But even I’ll admit that visiting the Comedy Cellar in the West Village is a great thing to do in NYC on a rainy day. Rather than headliners, this comedy club offers 5-7 performers a night, each performing a 20-minute skit.
As such, you never know who to expect on stage, but you’re guaranteed to have a good time because the Comedy Cellar always attracts top-notch talent to this day. The roster of past comedians includes some big names, like Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, John Stewart, and Kevin Hart. Shows sell out nightly, so book tickets in advance.
Where it is and what’s near
Worth it, within a ten-minute walkNearby on my lists
- Minetta TavernRestaurant · a minute away · on three New York Dearest lists
- Porto Rico Importing Co.Cafe · a minute away · on two New York Dearest lists
- Posh Pop BakeshopBakery · a minute away · on three New York Dearest lists
- Blue Note Jazz ClubBar · a minute away
- DanteBar · 2 min away · on 10 New York Dearest lists
- Carroll PlaceRestaurant · 2 min away
- Hamlet’s VintageStore · 2 min away
- CarboneRestaurant · 3 min away · on three New York Dearest lists
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I put Comedy Cellar on three of my best lists
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