Upcoming Shows
- Wed | September 17th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- First Annual Connecticut Comedy Competition
- Join us for the first annual NYCC Stamford Invitational Comedy Competition. Hundreds of comics, months of competition – it all comes down to this! Come root for your favorite local, newbie, or seasoned comic. We’ve been hosting an annual competition in NYC for the past nine years, and we’re excited to crown the first Connecticut winner.
- Thu | September 18th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- That's Fair Comedy ft: Cody Marino, Matt Lopes, Steve Golia Marito, Lopez Andrea Allan
- One of New York Comedy Club's favorite monthly shows is back with another installment!
- Fri | September 19th | 2 Shows | Stamford
- Ivan Decker
- Ivan Decker, originally from Vancouver, now Los Angeles- based, is a writer, standup comic and actor, known for his sharp, polished, and multi-layered observational comedy. Ivan has had numerous television performances filmed at the Just for Laughs Montreal festival, the Winnipeg and Halifax Comedy festivals for CBC Television and can be heard across North-America on Sirius XM radio. Ivan can also be seen and heard on the popular CBC radio program “The Debaters." Most recently, Ivan was named a “Comic To Watch” by TBS at the New York Comedy Festival, and subsequently made his American television debut on “Conan.” Ivan’s debut comedy album "I Wanted to be Dinosaur" was the recipient of the 2018 JUNO award for “Comedy Album of the Year” which can be heard on all major streaming platforms, including iTunes. Ivan just shot a half hour comedy special for Netflix at the 2018 Montreal Just for Laughs Festival.
- Sat | September 20th - 4:30PM | Stamford
- Rachel Williams, Salma Hindy, Jared Waters, Nick Viagas
- What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
- Sat | September 20th | 2 Shows | Stamford
- Ivan Decker
- Ivan Decker, originally from Vancouver, now Los Angeles- based, is a writer, standup comic and actor, known for his sharp, polished, and multi-layered observational comedy. Ivan has had numerous television performances filmed at the Just for Laughs Montreal festival, the Winnipeg and Halifax Comedy festivals for CBC Television and can be heard across North-America on Sirius XM radio. Ivan can also be seen and heard on the popular CBC radio program “The Debaters." Most recently, Ivan was named a “Comic To Watch” by TBS at the New York Comedy Festival, and subsequently made his American television debut on “Conan.” Ivan’s debut comedy album "I Wanted to be Dinosaur" was the recipient of the 2018 JUNO award for “Comedy Album of the Year” which can be heard on all major streaming platforms, including iTunes. Ivan just shot a half hour comedy special for Netflix at the 2018 Montreal Just for Laughs Festival.
- Sun | September 21st - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Charles McBee
- Charles McBee is a razor-sharp NYC stand-up comedian, writer, and unapologetic 80s/90s baby from Toledo, Ohio, serving up nostalgia with a side of truth. Whether he's breaking down the wild logic of gym class dodgeball or reminding you what it meant to record songs off the radio without your mom yelling in the background, Charles brings hilarious, heartfelt commentary about growing up in a pre-WiFi world straight to the stage. He’s made three national appearances on "Gotham Comedy Live," was a standout on FOX’s "Laughs and Punchline" (Seasons 1 & 2), and has written for everything from VH1's Hip Hop Honors to the 2020 VMAs and the 2021 Golden Globes. He most recently served as Head Writer for Comedy Central’s "Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God," earning a Writers Guild Award nomination, and was a creative consultant on Nick Cannon’s "Wild' N Out." Charles has also built a dedicated social media following with his no-holds-barred takes on pop culture, politics, and the beautiful chaos of growing up in the analog era. If you’ve ever eaten a microwave dinner on a folding tray table, feared getting caught in a game of freeze tag, or lived through dial-up internet, Charles has a joke for you. Come see why his fans keep coming back: because he’s not just funny—he’s for real.
- Mon | September 22nd - 7:30PM | Stamford
- Monday Night Mic
- Want to check out local talent? Our Open Mic nights are the perfect chance for anyone to tell a joke onstage or for local comics to test out new material. Come check it out!If you would like to attend the show select "checkout" and reserve your spot.If you'd like to perform on the show sign up hereThis show offers FREE entry with a 1 drink minimum.
- Wed | September 24th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Francesco De Carlo: Live in America
- Francesco De Carlo is an Italian stand-up comedian, radio host and TV writer from Rome. His Netflix one-hour stand-up special, “Cose di questo mondo,” aired in 2019 and it is available in 190 countries worldwide.In Italy, in the last three years he hosted “Pour Parler” and “Data Comedy Show”, two panel shows on Rai2, “The Roast of Italy” on Comedy Central and appeared in many TV shows (Rai/Sky/La7/Discovery Channel). He dubbed the character “Mr. Shark” in the DreamWorks film “Bad Guys.” Francesco is also a radio personality on RaiRadio2. His TV show, “Tutta colpa della Brexit” (starred, written and directed by him,) was aired on Rai Tre during the last winter. His book, “La mia Brexit,” has been published by Bompiani. He regularly performs in theatres throughout Italy: “Limbo” and “Bocca mia taci” have been his last sold out tours. Abroad Francesco made his Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut in 2014 and firmly set his sights on his international career when he performed as part of the Comedy Sans Frontieres project alongside Eddie Izzard and Dylan Moran, produced by Mick Perrin Worldwide.His international career has since taken him across the world, performing in English in 16 countries, including taking part in the Comedy Central International Showcase at JFL in Montreal and the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival. He appeared on Unspun with Matt Forde (Dave), Paul Hollywood’s Big Continental Road Trip (BBC 2), and The Arts Hour on Tour (BBC World Service). Recently Francesco appeared as the Italian correspondent on Comedy Central's "Channel Hopping with Jon Richardson" and "The Mash Report” (BBC2). He opened for Matteo Lane at the Carnegie Hall in New York and in some major theatres all over Europe and the States. Today Francesco is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York.“If I was an Italian comedian performing in English, I would want to be as funny as Francesco De Carlo.” – Eddie Izzard
- Thu | September 25th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Thursday Night Comedy
- What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
- Fri | September 26th | 2 Shows | Stamford
- Dustin Nickerson ("The Tonight Show", "After Midnight")
- A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, he’s been featured on Comedy Central and Netflix by Kevin Hart, the Late Late Show with James Corden, is a regular on "After Midnight" with Taylor Tomlinson, Fox, Hulu and can regularly be heard on Sirius Radio XM. Online, his stand-up clips and jokes have received tens of millions of views and his podcast, "Don’t Make Me Come Back There," has over 2 million downloads. He’s also the author of "How to be Married (To Melissa)," an Amazon #1 New Release published by Harper Collins in June 2022. Dustin describes himself as “the world’s most average person” but is far from it when on stage. He brings you into his life through his jokes about the struggles of parenting, marriage, and being generally annoyed by most people. At 39 years old, Dustin has been married for 20 years and has three kids. This helps make Dustin truly one of the most unique voices in the comedy scene.
- Sat | September 27th - 4:30PM | Stamford
- Early Bird Comedy
- What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
- Sat | September 27th | 2 Shows | Stamford
- Dustin Nickerson ("The Tonight Show", "After Midnight")
- A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, he’s been featured on Comedy Central and Netflix by Kevin Hart, the Late Late Show with James Corden, is a regular on "After Midnight" with Taylor Tomlinson, Fox, Hulu and can regularly be heard on Sirius Radio XM. Online, his stand-up clips and jokes have received tens of millions of views and his podcast, "Don’t Make Me Come Back There," has over 2 million downloads. He’s also the author of "How to be Married (To Melissa)," an Amazon #1 New Release published by Harper Collins in June 2022. Dustin describes himself as “the world’s most average person” but is far from it when on stage. He brings you into his life through his jokes about the struggles of parenting, marriage, and being generally annoyed by most people. At 39 years old, Dustin has been married for 20 years and has three kids. This helps make Dustin truly one of the most unique voices in the comedy scene.
- Sun | September 28th - 4:00PM | Stamford
- Comedy Jackpot Mic
- Our monthly Comedy Jackpot is an open mic competition where each performer gets five minutes of stage time, then the audience votes on who did best! The winner is determined by this vote, plus the vote of one of our NYCC bookers. The prize? Half of the night’s ticket sales AND a guaranteed spot in our annual Comedy Jackpot Competition Finals. If you go on to win the Jackpot finals, you’ll get a guaranteed spot in our first annual Invitational Comedy Competition - where one ultimate winner will be crowned. Come to compete and bring your all friends to cheer you on and sway the vote!! LFG!!!! Please sign up here.
- Sun | September 28th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Jason Ellis
- Born in Melbourne Australia, and now living in Los Angeles, multi-hyphenate athlete/performer Jason Ellis has had an illustrious career across many different platforms. A true renaissance man, he has been a professional skateboarder, radio personality, MMA fighter, race car driver, "New York Times" best-selling author, actor, singer, public speaker, past participant and current host of XGames, and most recently stand-up comedy. As the host of the daily "Jason Ellis Show" on SiriusXM radio for more than 15 years, Jason has now transitioned to the podcast world with "The Jason Ellis Show Podcast" and "Hawk vs. Wolf" podcast alongside fellow skateboarder and friend Tony Hawk. A proud father, Jason is also an advocate for the Recovery, Animal Rescue, and LGBTQ+ communities.
- Mon | September 29th - 7:30PM | Stamford
- Monday Night Mic
- Want to check out local talent? Our Open Mic nights are the perfect chance for anyone to tell a joke onstage or for local comics to test out new material. Come check it out!If you would like to attend the show select "checkout" and reserve your spot.If you'd like to perform on the show sign up hereThis show offers FREE entry with a 1 drink minimum.
- Wed-Wed | October 1 - December 10 | 3 Shows | Stamford
- Roast Battle
- What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
- Thu | October 2nd - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Juston McKinney
- Juston has multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show” and one-hour specials on Comedy Central and Amazon Prime, including “Parentally Challenged” and “On Mid-Life Support." His 5th stand-up special, “On the Bright Side,” is currently streaming on his YouTube channel. Justonwas born in Portsmouth, NH and grew up living on the border of New Hampshire and Maine. In the late 1990s, after spending seven years as a Deputy Sheriff in rural Maine, he made the move to NYC to pursue a career in comedy. He quickly became a regular at nearly every comedy club in the city and "The New York Times" called him “destined for stardom.” Juston would go on to sign development deals with Warner Brothers, CBS, IFC and Comedy Central. He has appeared on numerous Comedy Central shows including his half-hour "Comedy Central Presents" and his own one-hour special. He has appeared several times on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Conan," as well as a Showtime special with Rob Gronkowski. Twice he has performed at the TD Garden with Denis Leary’s “Comics Come Home.” His TV and movie credits include: "The King of Queens," "100 Centre Street," "Zookeeper," and "Here Comes the Boom." He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and kids. When not dadding, he is touring theaters and clubs all over the country.
- Fri | October 3rd | 2 Shows | Stamford
- David Nihill
- Join comedian Dave Nihill for a night of real Irish comedy. Accent included. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, Dave got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. Dave is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. He recorded his debut special for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019 and has been featured on TED.com, Amazon Prime Video, The Irish Independent, Inc, Sirius XM, NPR, Ireland AM, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favourite Dave’s videos have also gone viral many times over with over 100 million views and a social following of over one million people.
- Sat | October 4th - 4:30PM | Stamford
- Early Bird Comedy
- What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
- Sat | October 4th | 2 Shows | Stamford
- David Nihill
- Join comedian Dave Nihill for a night of real Irish comedy. Accent included. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, Dave got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. Dave is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. He recorded his debut special for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019 and has been featured on TED.com, Amazon Prime Video, The Irish Independent, Inc, Sirius XM, NPR, Ireland AM, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favourite Dave’s videos have also gone viral many times over with over 100 million views and a social following of over one million people.
- Sun | October 5th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Sunday Night Comedy
- What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
- Mon | October 6th - 7:30PM | Stamford
- Monday Night Mic
- Want to check out local talent? Our Open Mic nights are the perfect chance for anyone to tell a joke onstage or for local comics to test out new material. Come check it out!If you would like to attend the show select "checkout" and reserve your spot.If you'd like to perform on the show sign up hereThis show offers FREE entry with a 1 drink minimum.
- Wed | October 8th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Wednesday Night Comedy
- What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
- Thu | October 9th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Phil Hanley
- Originally from Oshawa, Canada, Phil is now a key figure in the NYC comedy scene, performing regularly at the Comedy Cellar. With nearly 600K followers on Instagram and 370K on TikTok, he’s appeared on major late-night shows like The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Late Late Show. Hanley’s memoir, SPELLBOUND: My Life as a Dyslexic, chronicles his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how comedy became his saving grace. Hanley’s goal in writing this book is to continue his advocacy for dyslexia awareness and his commitment to using his platform to inspire others and promote a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. He also self-released his stand-up special, Ooh La La, on YouTube, which has amassedover 2 million views. Additionally, Phil was featured in the film I Feel Pretty and the Comedy Central series Inside Amy Schumer, with his half-hour special available on Comedy Central and iTunes. His 2018 album, Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream, is a fan favorite.
- Fri | October 10th | 2 Shows | Stamford
- Phil Hanley
- Originally from Oshawa, Canada, Phil is now a key figure in the NYC comedy scene, performing regularly at the Comedy Cellar. With nearly 600K followers on Instagram and 370K on TikTok, he’s appeared on major late-night shows like The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Late Late Show. Hanley’s memoir, SPELLBOUND: My Life as a Dyslexic, chronicles his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how comedy became his saving grace. Hanley’s goal in writing this book is to continue his advocacy for dyslexia awareness and his commitment to using his platform to inspire others and promote a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. He also self-released his stand-up special, Ooh La La, on YouTube, which has amassedover 2 million views. Additionally, Phil was featured in the film I Feel Pretty and the Comedy Central series Inside Amy Schumer, with his half-hour special available on Comedy Central and iTunes. His 2018 album, Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream, is a fan favorite.
- Sat | October 11th - 4:30PM | Stamford
- Early Bird Comedy
- What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
- Sat | October 11th | 2 Shows | Stamford
- Phil Hanley
- Originally from Oshawa, Canada, Phil is now a key figure in the NYC comedy scene, performing regularly at the Comedy Cellar. With nearly 600K followers on Instagram and 370K on TikTok, he’s appeared on major late-night shows like The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Late Late Show. Hanley’s memoir, SPELLBOUND: My Life as a Dyslexic, chronicles his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how comedy became his saving grace. Hanley’s goal in writing this book is to continue his advocacy for dyslexia awareness and his commitment to using his platform to inspire others and promote a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. He also self-released his stand-up special, Ooh La La, on YouTube, which has amassedover 2 million views. Additionally, Phil was featured in the film I Feel Pretty and the Comedy Central series Inside Amy Schumer, with his half-hour special available on Comedy Central and iTunes. His 2018 album, Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream, is a fan favorite.
- Sun | October 12th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Sunday Night Comedy
- What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
- Mon | October 13th - 7:30PM | Stamford
- Monday Night Mic
- Want to check out local talent? Our Open Mic nights are the perfect chance for anyone to tell a joke onstage or for local comics to test out new material. Come check it out!If you would like to attend the show select "checkout" and reserve your spot.If you'd like to perform on the show sign up hereThis show offers FREE entry with a 1 drink minimum.
- Wed | October 15th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Jenny Zigrino
- With the sweetness of the midwest and the sharp edge of the east coast, Jenny Zigrino brings a powerful comedic performance to any stage. She combines hilarious anecdotes and sharp, witty observations with a cheeky style that challenges social norms and what it means to be human. Her brutal honesty and undeniable charm create a compelling comedic experience you won’t forget.She made her late night debut on "Conan" with Conan O’Brien and performed a total of three guest appearances. In 2023 she performed on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and was met with rave reviews. She was a Just For Laughs "New Faces" in 2016 and since then has been featured on Comedy Central, MTV, HBO, Netflix is a Joke and many others. She starred in films such as "Bad Santa 2" along Billy Bob Thornton and in the horror comedy "Too Late" in 2021. She’s headlined festivals like Moon Tower, New York Comedy Festival, and High Plains Comedy Festival. She’s written and performed several comedy specials including "Comedy Central Presents the Half Hours" and her latest hour special, "Jen-Z," premiered on Comedy Central Digital in 2023. Her latest appearance on After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson has been hailed as one of the funniest episodes yet by fans. Her most recent Don’t Tell Comedy special is out now.