New York City: Cabaret and comedy
Comedy clubs and cabaret spots are rife in New York; the list below represents the best-known venues in town, but as ever, check Time Out New York and Village Voice for the fullest and most up-to-date listings.
Caroline's on Broadway
1626 Broadway (at 49th St) tel 212/757-4100.
Having moved to Times Square from the Seaport,
Caroline's
still books some of the best stand-up acts in town. $12-15 cover Sun-Thurs, $17-21.50 Fri and Sat. Two-drink minimum. Also has a restaurant,
Comedy Nation
, upstairs.
Chicago City Limits Theater
1105 1st Ave (at 61st St) tel 212/888-5233.
Improvization theater playing one show nightly, two on weekends. Closed Tues. Admission is $20, $10 on Mon. New York's oldest improv club.
Stand Up New York
236 W 78th St (at Broadway) tel 212/595-0850,
www.standupny.com
.
Upper West Side all-ages forum for established comics, many of whom have appeared on Leno, Letterman and the like. Hosts the Toyota Comedy festival in June. Nightly shows, three on weekends. Weekdays $7 cover, Fri and Sat $12. Two-drink minimum.
Surf Reality
172 Allen St (between Stanton and Rivington sts) tel 212/673-4182,
www.surfreality.org
.
The Sun night open-mikes here are some of the most raucous - and amusing - in town. $3-10 cover.
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