Comedy
New York City’s best guide to comedy clubs, stand-up comedy, comedy venues and comedy events
- Comedian Charlie Murphy
- Rob Delaney interview
- Summer stand-up
- Marc Maron interview
- Jared Posts a Personal
Comedian Charlie Murphy
The Rick James–kicking comic is back in town, and he’s got some stories to shareRob Delaney interview
Time Out learns some invaluable life lessons from comedy’s Twitter godSummer stand-up
Laugh all summer long with our roundup of hilarious stand-up showsMarc Maron interview
Podcast giant, IFC star and OG cat dude Marc Maron attempts to explain his feline fixation Cat menJared Posts a Personal
The indie Web comedy series is back, and funnier than ever
Best comedy events in NYC: Critics’ picks
Whiplash
- Critics choice
- Free
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, between Eighth and Ninth Aves
- Mon Jun 30 - Mon Dec 29
ASSSSCAT 3000
- Price band: 1/4
- Critics choice
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, between Eighth and Ninth Aves
- Sun Jun 29 - Sun Dec 28
Death by Roo Roo: Your F'ed Up Family
- Price band: 1/4
- Critics choice
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, between Eighth and Ninth Aves
- Sat May 10 - Sat Dec 27
Night Train with Wyatt Cenac
- Price band: 1/4
- Critics choice
- Littlefield 622 DeGraw St, between Third and Fourth Aves
- Mon Jun 30 - Mon Dec 29
Joke of the week
Joke of the week: Pete Lee
I feel bad for the guy who invented the ceiling fan, because you know the first time he saw a helicopter, he was like, “Oh man, I could have done that!”
Pete Lee plays the Stand Sun 27 and Mon 28. Follow him on Twitter @peteleetweets.
Top comedy stories
Q&A;: Tina Fey
It’s some rap sheet: writer, actor, comedian, producer and all-around iconic lady. Tina Fey, you’ve got a lot to answer for.
The Pajama Men
Improv, sketch, stand-up and physical theater all play a part in the strange realm of Mark Chavez and Shenoah Allen
Eddie Izzard
As the comedian embarks on a massive stand-up tour, he offers ten pieces of wisdom on Python, politics and more Eddie Izzard may just be the world’s most ambitious man.
Three to watch: Dennie & Sharp and Luisa Omielan
Keep your eye on a UCBT sketch duo recreating Forrest Gump and a U.K. stand-up who looks to Beyoncé as a muse
Comedy tickets in NYC
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