The New York Comedy is a club that is open since 1989 in the Gramercy neighborhood. The place offered an excellent menu of drinks, good comedy shows, and an atmosphere similar to the great comedy clubs when they started working. Today it works in 2 places, with different schedules:
241 East 24th St. New York, NY 10010
The New York Comedy Club – Midtown schedule is:
Monday: 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Tue-Fri: 6:30 PM- 2:00 AM
Sat: 4:30 PM- 2:00 AM
Sun: 4:30 PM- 12:30 AMread more
We met up with stand-up comedian Rojo Perez at the original New York Comedy Club in Midtown located on 24th Street in Kips Bay in Manhattan.
Here is what Rojo Perez had to say about the comedy scene in NYC.
What other jobs did you do before starting stand-up comedy?
I freelanced for a newspaper out of college, worked as a valet parker, bartender, server, delivery guy, and 3 days as an exterminator. Stopped that because I was paranoid I had bed bugs at every apt we went to and was making myself itchy.
How did you know you wanted to be a comedian?
I didn’t, I’d write in college, shoot silly videos but had no idea what to do with some of the stories. A buddy invited me once to an open mic, went terrible, and that was the drug.
If you weren’t doing comedy, what would you be doing?
I think I would’ve found a way to be in sports as a journalist or commentator. Or maybe I’d be 10 years into my exterminator career and had at least 3 employee of the month awards.
Where are some of your favorite places to perform?
I have a few spots I love, club wise I think Comedy on State (Madison), Acme Comedy Co (Minneapolis), Standup Live (Phoenix) are where I’ve had the most fun and they get how to treat comedians. Scene wise New Orleans, Austin, Atlanta. The way the comics run shows in these cities I love.
Who are some of your favorite up-and-comers in the comedy world?
Oh man, not even sure what an up-and-comer is anymore since everyone who is 4 years in with 5 mins has already been “seen”. But these are some New York comics I genuinely enjoy watching: Lizzy Cassidy, Ariel Elias, Ben Katzner, Gordon Baker-Bone, Xazmin Garza.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
I forget where we were at or why I was included in the conversation, but about 10 years ago Jesse Popp said “When you realize the worst that can happen is silence, everything else slows down”
When did you feel like you were a professional comedian?read more
The Best NYC Comedy Shows This Week-NYC Comedy Clubs & Shows
New York City is the world’s best comedy city and it hosts many comedy clubs offering improv, comedy shows, stand-up, and everything in-between.
In these clubs, you’ll find comedy veterans as well as up-and-comers alike, and 2020 brings a slew of great shows headlined by these acts for your pleasure. Here are some of our best picks for this week:
Roast Battle NYC ft. Hannah Berner, Neko White
MAIN EVENT: Paul Hooper v Gianmarco Soresi at New York Comedy Club Midtown, 241 East 24th St. New York, NY 10010.
(Thursday, January 30th – 10:30 PM)
If you like Comedy Central Roasts, you’ll definitely like this Roast Battle.What is the Roast Battle Show? Two comedians go head to head with insult jokes — just like a rap battle, but with comedy that leaves one hilariously humiliated.read more
For anyone looking to enjoy every bit of what New York City has to offer, attending comedy shows is one activity you cannot afford to miss.
New York City is home to some of the world’s most talented comics, and the city boasts many comedy clubs showcasing first-class comedy every other week. You can catch different up and coming comedians, as well as some names you might have seen on TV, give you a great night out of unending entertainment. read more
Our tips for the best stand-up NYC comedy shows that is happening this weekend and in the week ahead. Here is a list of the top NYC Comedy Shows to watch.
‘New York Comedy Club’ in the East Village (Nov. 16, 5:30). In this comedy, matinee featuring comedians Alexis Guerreros & Matt Richards
Nothing says that downtown New York is as good as a microphone, chair, brick wall, and stand up comedian. Stand comedy has been an integral part of the village nightlife for decades! The newly expanded New York Comedy Club is proud to join the thriving arts and entertainment community in the East Village and build a strong presence at our flagship Gramercy.read more
Comedian Michelle Wolf’s after her controversial monologue at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April 2018. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Netflix
Stand up Comedian Michelle Wolf will be appearing yet again on Netflix and we are excited to watch it.
The stand-up comedian has a new 1 hour, Michelle Wolf: Joke Show, it will be launched worldwide on the streaming service this Dec. 10. The Netflix comedy special is being advertised as Wolf wanting “to fight for women’s equality … but not in, like, that aggravating way,” will analyze the contrast between men and women and the greater subject of gender equality and point out why society should be a little “less” woke.read more
While you are traveling to the concrete jungle known as New York City you might want to attend and watch an NYC Comedy Clubs Show. NYC literally never sleeps. It’s one of the busiest cities on the entire planet and always has many things to do and see. When you’re in the “Big Apple,” It’s very important to find a way to relax and have a night-long night of laughs.
As humans we all just want to have a good time and laugh the night away with our friends, workmates and NYC comedy clubs has the best comedy clubs in the world. read more
We met up with Stand Up Comedian Pedro Gonzalez at one of his comedy gigs at the New York Comedy Club in Midtown to discuss all things comedy.
1. What other jobs did you do before starting stand up comedy? I worked at Big Lots, Dunkin Donuts, doing wiretaps for the DEA, and as an interpreter at Legal Aid.
2. How did you know you wanted to be a comedian? I didn’t, someone at work told me I never shut up so I should go try to do that for a living.
3. If you weren’t doing comedy, what would you be doing? I’d be teaching Spanish at some college and drinking heavily.read more
Gary Vider, Mark Normand, and Matt Ruby present NYC Comedy Shows…Note: Wednesday night show has a new name: Good Eggs. So it’s now HOT SOUP on Tuesdays and GOOD EGGS on Wednesdays. Yum!
1) TUE 8/27: HOT SOUP AT COMEDY CELLAR – 10:30 PM
NYC’s comedy shows are now at NYC’s best club! Tuesdays at Comedy Cellar @ Fat Black Pussycat (130 W. 3rd St.). Make reservations since show usually sells out. THIS WEEK’S LINEUP
Andrew Schulz
Matteo Lane
Jessica KirsonCharles McBeeGary ViderMatt RubyMark Normand
…and more!Fat Black Pussycat
130 W 3rd St.
$10 tix/2 item min
Make reservations
1. What other jobs did Comedian Rojo Perezdo before starting stand up comedy? I freelanced for a newspaper out of college, worked as a valet parker, bartender, server, delivery guy, and 3 days as an exterminator. Stopped that because I was paranoid I had bed bugs at every apt we went to and was making myself itchy.
2. How did you know you wanted to be a comedian? I didn’t, I’d write in college, shoot silly videos but had no idea to do with some of the stories. A buddy invited me once to an open mic, went terrible, and that was the drug.
3. If you weren’t doing comedy, what would you be doing? I think I would’ve found a way to be in sports as a journalist or commentator. Or maybe I’d be 10 years into my exterminator career and had at least 3 employees of the month awards.
4. Where are some of your favorite places to perform? I have a few spots I love, club wise I think Comedy on State (Madison), Acme Comedy Co (Minneapolis), Standup Live (Phoenix) are where I’ve had the most fun and they get how to treat comedians. Scene wise New Orleans, Austin, Atlanta. The way the comics run shows in these cities I love.
5. Who are some of your favorite up-and-comers in the comedy world? Oh man, not even sure what an up-and-comer is anymore since everyone who is 4 years in with 5 mins has already been “seen”. But these are some New York comics I genuinely enjoy watching: Lizzy Cassidy, Ariel Elias, Ben Katzner, Gordon Baker-Bone, Xazmin Garza.
6. What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten? I forget where we were at or why I was included in the conversation, but about 10 years ago Jesse Popp said “When you realize the worst that can happen is silence, everything else slows down”
7. When did you feel like you were a professional comedian? I don’t think I ever had a moment where something happened and I just declared to myself I was a professional. I was lucky that pretty early on a couple of people started taking me on the road so I was doing 6 show weekends while still parking cars or whatever.
8. How often do you perform comedy per week?read more
