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!
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.
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!
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!
Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.
Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.
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!
Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.
Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.
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!
Want to check out local talent! Whether it’s music, comedy, poetry, or a surprise, our Variety Mic night is for anyone who yearns for the stage.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.
The bi-coastal phenomenon returns to Connecticut! As seen on Comedy Central, "Roast Battle" has become a staple of the New York Comedy Club as the most ruthless and hilarious joke writers in comedy take the stage. Two comedians enter, one leaves hilariously humiliated. Now the best of the worst come to Stamford for an anything-goes, no holds barred, "do not bring your kids" event.
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!) and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly… educational? He's performed on the Tonight Show, Conan, Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, the Comedy Central Half Hour, and some stuff with MTV2 he doesn’t like to talk about. You can catch him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The League, The Mindy Project, and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film Here Today. He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, Monday Punday.
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!) and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly… educational? He's performed on the Tonight Show, Conan, Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, the Comedy Central Half Hour, and some stuff with MTV2 he doesn’t like to talk about. You can catch him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The League, The Mindy Project, and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film Here Today. He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, Monday Punday.
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!
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!) and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly… educational? He's performed on the Tonight Show, Conan, Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, the Comedy Central Half Hour, and some stuff with MTV2 he doesn’t like to talk about. You can catch him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The League, The Mindy Project, and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film Here Today. He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, Monday Punday.
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!) and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly… educational? He's performed on the Tonight Show, Conan, Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, the Comedy Central Half Hour, and some stuff with MTV2 he doesn’t like to talk about. You can catch him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The League, The Mindy Project, and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film Here Today. He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, Monday Punday.
Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” videos. Since then, Trae has written a best-selling book, "The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta The Dark", toured the country thrice over playing sold out theatre shows under the WellRED Comedy Tour banner, appeared on "Real Time with Bill Maher" (HBO), "Nightline" (ABC), "The View", "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" (MSNBC), NPR, "WTF with Marc Maron", MTV, CNN, Huffington Post and in the "Veronica Mars" reboot, as “Chattanooga Charlie”, among many others. Initially from rural Celina, TN, Trae now lives in Los Angeles, CA and has developed and sold five scripted pilots for Warner Bros TV, ABC, and FOX and continues to work as a writer. Trae stars in and produces regular sketches for Comedy Central, Funny or Die, ATTN, Facebook Watch, New York Daily News which have garnered tens of millions of views online. Crowder also co-wrote and produced an hour-long documentary titled "Inherent Good", featuring Crowder and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, about universal basic income. Additionally, Trae co-hosts the hugely popular “WellRED,” “Evening Skews” and “Puttin’ On Airs” podcasts. His debut 30-minute standup comedy special was taped in 2021 in Nashville, TN. He also continues to rant and rave on the internet to the mostly-delight of his lovely fanbase.
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.
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!
Noah Gardenswartz is a New York based comedian and writer. When not on tour, Gardenswartz performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar in New York City, and is a writer on Amazon's Emmy and Golden-Globe winning show, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." He has his own Comedy Central special, has appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, and twice on Conan. Additionally, he was a semi-finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing," and has released two chart-topping comedy albums, "Blunt" and "White Men Can't Joke." Before turning to stand-up, Gardenswartz worked as a journalist, hedge fund day trader, elementary school teacher, and even grew weed - though obviously not all at once.
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .
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!
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .
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!
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.
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!
Janelle Draper is a bi-coastal comedian, actress, writer and producer. She’s been described as unapologetic, uncensored and unladylike. She started doing stand-up in LA when she was an NBC Page working on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”She headlines all over the country and was named Winner of the Los Angeles-based Burbank Comedy Festival and Runner-up of the Boston Comedy Festival.Janelle performs for the troops overseas, crushes corporate events for big brands and opens for comedy legends such as Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall, Jeffrey Ross, Nikki Glaser, Tiffany Haddish, and many more.She is a regular commentator on SiriusXM Raw Dog Comedy and is a producer on the documentary “Anxiety Club” featuring Mark Normand, Joe List, and Marc Maron, just to name a few. She has performed at the iconic Wilbur Theater in Boston three times and had her TV debut on the offbeat comedy channel IFC.Janelle has been featured on a plethora of prestigious comedy festivals including the San Francisco Sketchfest, Laughing Skull, HBO’s Women in Comedy, and several of the country’s best ones in a multitude of states, including Vegas, Atlanta, Rhode Island, Vermont, North Carolina, and Alaska.Lastly, she's the first and only comedian to sign an overall licensing deal with Bumble, where she wrote, performed, and filmed multiple image spots for their social media platforms, which garnered 4 billion views.She is originally from Boston but only has an accent when drinking Chaaah-dawn-nay.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
