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 SHOWS @ 45 BLEECKER STAll shows, times, & venues are subject to change without notice.Schedule is being finalized. Please come back to view the complete list of festival events and ticket links. Friday, Oct.2 @ 9:30 pm – THE COMEDY PAJAMA PARTY (upstairs)TICKET PRICE: $15 Our kickoff event with comedians performing in their finest sleepwear. See the good, the bad and the funny as they make you laugh in loungewear. The audience is encouraged to dress in their finest sleepwear, too, and there will be prizes given for best pajamas, and sexiest nightwear. Hosted by Rachel Robbins for Playboy. Cost: $15 RICHARD BELZER AND THE BELZONICS - Saturday, Oct. 3 @ 9:30 pm -- upstairs TICKET PRICE: $45The veteran standup comic, actor, talk-show host and author Richard Belzer and his band th e Belzonics bring music, comedy and the unpredictable to the Green Room stage as part of the New York Underground Comedy Festival. Belzer began his career in show business with a starring role in Groove Tube, the counterculture film that went on to become a cult classic. Richard has been featured in every entertainment medium from off-Broadway (The National Lampoon Show) to radio (Brink and Belzer WNBC) to film (Fame, Man on the Moon, and Scarface). Additionally, Belzer starred in his own HBO comedy special, Another Lone Nut, and the Showtime series The Richard Belzer Show. Most recently, Belzer has appeared in NBC's Law and order Special Victims Unit and acts as a talent scout for Last Comic Standing. NO ONE UNDER 18 ADMITTED. BILLY THE MIME - Saturday, Oct. 3 @ 11 pm – downstairs TICKET PRICE: $15Billy the Mime garnered international attention with his show stopping appearance in the hit documentary THE ARISTOCRATS, and now he brings his one-man riot to the New York Underground Comedy Festival. Not for the timid or easily offended, this is a show you will not want to miss. Sunday, Oct. 4 @ 7 pm – THE STRATEGY ROOM COMEDY SHOW (upstairs)TICKET PRICE: $15 The New York Underground Comedy Festival goes political with this lineup of comics known from the FoxNews.com daily webcast, which features some of the brightest political comedy minds from the left and the right. Come check out this show which is loaded with your favorite Strategy Room Comics. Monday, Oct. 5 @ 11:30 pm -- A TIGHT 5 (upstairs)TICKET PRICE: $15 Fifteen up and coming comics each do their best 5 minutes. No filler, just funny. This is the next generation of comedy in a fun, late night setting. TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84000 Tuesday, October 6 @ 8 pm -- THE NEXT WAVE (upstairs)TICKET PRICE: $15 The New York Underground Comedy Festival presents a lineup of new comedy faces destined to become superstars. Wednesday, Oct. 7 @ 8 pm -- FINE, FUNNY & FEMALE (upstairs)TICKET PRICE: $15 Whoever said comedy isn't pretty never met the ladies of Fine, Funny & Female. A bawdy comedy featuring some of the sexiest comedy performers ever. This is sketch comedy at its finest. THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING TAYLOR NEGRONThursday, October 8 @ 8 pm -- upstairs TICKET PRICE: $20A spoken-word fusion of hysterically moving true stories and original music. Under the direction of David Schweizer, Taylor Negron performs stories for the new millennium. Accompanied by singer/songwriter Logan Heftel, the show has been touring around the globe, recently returning from the prestigious Green Room at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in Scotland, where it was presented by Paul Provenza, director of THE ARISTOCRATS. THE OBAMA COMEDY DUELFriday, Oct. 9 @ 8:00 pm – upstairs TICKET PRICE: $15 Ellis Hennican (Newsday, Fox News) from the left and Jim Mendrinos (The Strategy Room, Tough Crowd) from the right face off in a political comedy debate that makes its point one punchline at a time. Best of all, you the audience can ask some questions! Moderated by Leighann Lord (HBO's Def Comedy All Stars, The View) THE GRAND EXTRAVAGANZASaturday, Oct. 10 @ 8:00 pm -- upstairs TICKET PRICE: $15 This is our masters show. You can't beat it for great performers, both headliners and up and coming comics. Sunday, Oct. 11 @ 7 pm -- THE BIG FINISH (upstairs)TICKET PRICE: $15 A sampler of our best comics and some surprises to boot.  SHOWS @ THE UNDERGROUND LOUNGEAll shows, times, & venues are subject to change without notice. Schedule is being finalized. Please come back to view the complete list of festival events and ticket links. Oct. 5th 9:00: Side ShowsHost: Chris Monty - LINE UP: Vince Dantona, Grins and Schmall, George Gallo 11:00: Side ShowsHost: Chris Monty - LINE UP: Mama Spell, Lord Carret, Grins and Schall TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84731 Oct. 6th *All Shows this Night are recorded for Live Podcast 9:00: West Side StoriesHost: DJ Hazard - LINE UP: Frank Vignola, Mark Riccadonna, Joe Starr, Vic Henley, Ophira Eisenburg, Rob Gordon
11:00: West Side StoriesHost: Mark Riccadonna - LINE UP: Carol Montgomery, DJ Hazard, John Fugelsang, Chris Monty, JD Shapiro TICKETS:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84739 Oct. 7th 7:00: Evolution of ManLINEUP: JD Shapiro, Mark Riccadonna, Joe Bronzi, Joe Starr TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84741
9:00: John DiJockamo Presents
11:00: The Edge ShowHosted by Mark Riccadonna - LINE UP: Mark Anthony Ramirez, Stephen Kruiser, Dustin Chafin ,Leah Bonnema ,JD Shapiro, Matt Burke, Tom Daddario , Carole Montgomery TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84742 Oct. 8th - * All Shows this night are recorded for live Podcast 7:00: What Happens on the Road Seasoned Comics telling stories from the roadHost: Mark Riccadonna. - LINE UP: DJ Hazard, Joe Starr, Vinnie Nardiello, Vic Henley 9:00: What Happens on the Road: Seasoned Comics telling stories from the roadHost: Mark Riccadonna - LINE UP: Frank Vignola, Rick Overton,. A. Whitney Brown, DJ Hazard, JD Shapiro 11:00: What Happens on the Road: Seasoned Comics telling stories from the roadHost: Mark Riccadonna - LINE UP: Jim Mendrinos, Carol Montgomery, Joe Curry, Bruce Cherry TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84743Sunday, Oct. 11 @ 9 pm - A TIGHT 5 TICKET PRICE: $12 Fifteen up and coming comics each do their best 5 minutes. No filler, just funny. This is the next generation of comedy in a fun, late night setting.  SHOWS @ GOTHAM/VINTAGE LOUNGE ALL SHOWS ARE @ 8 PMAll shows, times, & venues are subject to change without notice. Schedule is being finalized. Please come back to view the complete list of festival events and ticket links. Monday, Oct.5 -- 8:30PM -- In the main room -- Our signature Show, The Emerging Comic's ContestThe Daily Show's Larry Wilmore headlines. Reservations & Information: 212-367-9000 Tuesday, October 6 -- 8:30 -- In the main room -- Late Night with David Letterman AuditionsComics perform for the booker of Late Night with David Letterman. Reservations & Information: 212-367-9000 October 6th -- 8PM -- The Vintage Lounge -- The Next Generation Contest sponsored by Armed Forces EntertainmentComics compete for spots, and the audience helps to decide the winner. Headlined by Taylor Negron (Friends, The Last Boyscout) Reservations & Information: 212-367-9000 Wednesday, October 7th -- 8PM -- The Vintage Lounge -- Master Stand Up ShowFugelsang, Negron, Felicia Michaels, Paul Mecurio and other established comedy stars perform. Reservations & Information: 212-367-9000 Thursday, October 8th -- 8PM -- The Vintage Lounge -- Sexy & Funny (Female Comedy)Felicia Michaels & Karith Foster from the Imus show perform. Reservations & Information: 212-367-9000 Sunday, October 11th -- The Couples ShowComedy Couples Liz Miele & Reese Waters, Tom Cotter & Kerri Louise, Jim Mendrinos & Leighann Lord, and Mike Siscoe & Jenn Palumbo perform. Reservations & Information: 212-367-9000 Sunday, October 11th - The Red Tie MafiaSome of the best long and short form improv artists in residence at Gotham Comedy Club. Sunday, October 11th @ 7PM Tickets & Information Rerservations: 212-367-9000  SHOWS @ THE LAUGH LOUNGE All shows, times, & venues are subject to change without notice. Schedule is being finalized. Please come back to view the complete list of festival events and ticket links. Tuesday, October 6 -- 8:30PM -- Best of the Boroughs ContestNYC Comics compete for the title of best of the boroughs, and the audience helps to decide. Sponsored by NYC.com. Wednesday, October 7th -- 9PM - Clutch The PearlsA LGBT comedy show hosted & co-produced by Tom Ragu.  SHOWS @ COMIC STRIP LIVE1568 2nd Ave, New York, NY All shows, times, & venues are subject to change without notice. Schedule is being finalized. Please come back to view the complete list of festival events and ticket links. Sunday, Oct.4 -- 6:00PM -- New York’s Funniest Reporter ShowA fundraiser for OPERATION UPLINK, NYC’s funniest media personalities duke it out for comedy bragging rights. 100% of the door goes to Operation Uplink. Sunday, Oct.4 -- 9PM -- The Sunday FunniesAn assortment of the festival's funniest comics. Monday, Oct.5 -- 8:30PM -- Comic Strip History Part 1The most storied showcase club in NYC hosts a retrospective of some of it’s talent. Tuesday, October 6 -- 8:30 -- New and OldAn assortment of emerging and established comics side by side, featuring Taylor Negron. Wednesday, October 7th -- 8:30 Evan Sayet’s Right to LaughAfter a career that included headlining as a stand-up comic, writer of late night television programs like‚Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher‚ and writing and producing screenplays (Diamonds in the Rough‚) and documentaries (Dodo‚winner of Best Comedy/Documentary 2007 New York Independent Film Festival), Evan was compelled by the events of 9/11 to step back in front of the camera to become a part of that growing national dialogue. He rapidly became the go-to‚ guy for political satire at high end Republican and conservative events and, with his Right to Laugh troupe (including al Sonja Schmidt), one of the most in-demand political entertainers in the nation. "Who makes me laugh? Easy. Evan Sayet" -- Ann Coulter, best selling author of "If Democrats Had Any Brains They'd Be Republicans Thursday, October 8th -- 8:30 -- Comic Strip History Part 2The most storied showcase club in NYC hosts a retrospective of some of it’s talent.  SHOWS @ THE BROADWAYAll shows, times, & venues are subject to change without notice. Schedule is being finalized. Please come back to view the complete list of festival events and ticket links. Wednesday, October 7th (Broadway Main Room) -- 9PM --The Under 25 ShowThe top young comedy talent in NYC. Check out these rising stars while they’re still brand new. RESERVATIONS: 212-757-2323 Thursday, October 8th -- 7PM (Broadway Main Room) -- Evan Sayet's Right To Laugh -- Conservative Comedy ShowAfter a career that included headlining as a stand-up comic, writer of late night television programs like "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher" and writing and producing screenplays ("Diamonds in the Rough") and documentaries ("Dodo" – winner of "Best Comedy/Documentary" 2007 New York Independent Film Festival), Evan was compelled by the events of 9/11 to step back in front of the camera to become a part of that growing national dialogue. He rapidly became the "go-to" guy for political satire at high end Republican and conservative events and, with his Right to Laugh troupe (including al Sonja Schmidt), one of the most in-demand political entertainers in the nation. "Who makes me laugh? Easy. Evan Sayet" -- Ann Coulter, best selling author of "If Democrats Had Any Brains They'd Be Republicans."  SHOWS @ Tribeca Performing Arts Center All shows, times, & venues are subject to change without notice. Schedule is being finalized. Please come back to view the complete list of festival events and ticket links. Specials shows Oct 16 & 17 @ Tribeca Arts Center Ochi's Lounge at ComixMonday, October 5th, 7PM - Ochi's Motel NYUCF Showcase FREE Addmission - 1 item minimum Host: Sean Donnelly - LINEUP: Julian McCollough,DJ Hazard, Nick Cobb, Mark Normand, Blaine Perry, Chelsea White, Aalap Patel, John Morrison, Jessie Geller, John Mayers, Ryan Barr Ochi's Lounge, under Comix 353 West 14th Street Uncle Nick's Greek RestaurantOOPA! THE GREEK/AMERICAN COMEDY SHOW – Saturday, October 10th @ 10PM Join Ellen Karis & Jim Mendrinos present the next generation of Greek-American comics. These young comics are sure to be the next generation of comics. Not Greek? Don’t worry, this is an English speaking show that features comics who happen to be Greek. Uncle Nick's Resturant 382 8th Avenue New York, NY 10001 212-609-0500
New York Comedy ClubSUPEREGO COMEDY SHOWCASE – Thursday, October 8th @ 9PMSuperEgo Comedy, in conjunction with The New York Underground Comedy Festival and Gilda's Club, is proud to present the SuperEgo Charity Stand-up Showcase to Benefit Gilda's Club. The show will take place on Thursday, October 8th at 9:00 PM at New York Comedy Club. The show is hosted by Michelle Dobrawsky (Broadway Comedy Club, Boston Improv Festival) and will feature well-known comics as well as rising young comedy talent. All proceeds to benefit Gilda's Club, a wonderful organization inspired by the late comedian Gilda Radner providing services free of charge to people living with cancer and their families. Find out more about it here: http://www.superegocomedy.com/showcase/2009_October_8.htm
Other Venues & ShowsSLOAN KETTERING HOSPITAL COMEDY FIGHTS CANCER Sunday, October 4th 3PMAbby Russell hosts established comedy talent as they donate their time and perform for the patients and families at this NYC hospital. TICKETS: CLOSED EVENT |