Upper East Side, in Manhattan

The Comic Strip

Comedy Club · 1568 2nd Ave

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An Upper East Side stand-up club operating since 1975, with a long showcase tradition and a stage tied to early careers from Eddie Murphy to Chris Rock.

Comic Strip Live opened in May 1975, founded by Richard Tienken, John McGowan and Robert Wachs. It began with comics, singers, magicians and novelty acts before settling into stand-up.

The club still runs regular stand-up alongside open mics, new-talent showcases and classes. Its history matters because development has always been part of the model, not just a footnote to famous alumni.

Upcoming events at The Comic Strip (24)

Comedy
Thu Oct 8 · 8:00 PM
Jim Mendrinos, Rachel Lenihan, Sean Donnelly, Paul Mecurio, Brian McFadden!
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Fri Oct 9 · 8:00 PM
Tom Van Horn, Rachel Lenihan, Isiah Kelly, Olga Namer, & Brian McFadden!
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Sat Oct 10 · 8:00 PM
Tom Van Horn, Brian McFadden, Jocelyn Chia, Nick Tilleli, & Richie Redding!
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Sun Oct 11 · 8:00 PM
DF Sweedler, Michele Balan, Jason Choi, Rachel Lenihan, Matt Pavich, more!
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Mon Oct 12 · 8:00 PM
The Peter Stewart Show! With Paul Mecurio!
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Comedy
Tue Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Tom Van Horn, Feraz Shere, Rolanda Watts, Richie Redding, Paul Mecurio, +!
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Comedy
Wed Oct 14 · 8:00 PM
The Sheba Mason Show!
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Thu Oct 15 · 8:00 PM
The Andy Engel Show!
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Also plays 1 other date, through Wed Oct 21
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Comedy
Fri Oct 16 · 8:00 PM
Sheba Mason, Carla Oakerson, Wali Collins, Paul Mecurio, & JJ Ramirez!
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Comedy
Sat Oct 17 · 8:00 PM, 10:30 PM
Sheba Mason, Michele Balan, Connor O'Brien, Sean Donnelly, & JJ Ramirez!
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Comedy
Sun Oct 18 · 8:00 PM
Tobin Miller, Eddie Stone, Carla Oakerson, Nick Tilleli, Jason Choi, more!
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Comedy
Mon Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
The Peter Stewart Show! With Matt Pavich!
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Comedy
Tue Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
The Knicks Banner and Ring Ceremony! Knicks Vs Philly!
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Comedy
Wed Oct 21 · 8:00 PM
The Andy Engel Show!
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Also plays 1 other date, through Wed Oct 21
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Thu Oct 22 · 8:00 PM
Gladys Presents!
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Comedy
Fri Oct 23 · 8:00 PM
Tobin Miller, Kerrie Louise, JJ Ramirez, Wali Collins, & Brian McFadden!
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Comedy
Sat Oct 24 · 8:00 PM
Tom Van Horn, Matt Pavich, Kerrie Louise, Mike Yard, & Chuck Nice!
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Comedy
Sat Oct 24 · 10:30 PM
Tom Van Horn, Chuck Nice, Kerrie Louise, Mike Yard, & Kareem Green!
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Comedy
Sun Oct 25 · 8:00 PM
DF Sweedler, Tobin Miller, Carla Oakerson, Feraz Shere, Marla Schultz, more
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Comedy
Mon Oct 26 · 8:00 PM
The Peter Stewart Show! With Brian Scott McFadden!
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Comedy
Tue Oct 27 · 8:00 PM
Jim Mendrinos, Jason Choi, Nick Tilleli, Paul Mecurio, JJ Ramirez, & more!
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Comedy
Wed Oct 28 · 8:00 PM
Christian Finnegan, Feraz Shere, Rolonda Watts, Lenny Marcus, more!
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Comedy
Fri Oct 30 · 8:00 PM
Christian Finnegan, Nick Griffin, Connor O'Brien, Olga Namer, & more!
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Comedy
Sat Oct 31 · 8:00 PM, 10:30 PM
Tom Van Horn, Connor O'Brien, Jocelyn Chia, Paul Mecurio, & Brian McFadden!
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