Raquel

I will be in NYC and would like advise on the good comedy places in NYC- name, address, and why you like them,please. Thanks for your help.

Paul

Brooklyn is always a laugh.

J

Chicago City Limits is excellent---some sketch comedy, some improv. It's on First Ave in the 60s, I believ.

In terms of stand-up places, it really depends what comics are on. If you have a wide-ranging sense of humor, chances are you'll like one of the comics in the line-up. When you get to NYC, pick up a copy of Time Out and see what's up for the week.

Upright Citizens' Brigade (have a website, don't know the address offhand) is also great--cheap, too.

l snow

The Comic Strip on 2nd and 72nd?! (thereabouts) is a landmark for comedy in NY. We have been lucky enough to stumble on top class performers trying out new acts -

me

I like going to an expensive bar, and just watching all the dressed-up twentysomethings trying to impress each other. It is quite a sight.

Raquel

Thank you to J. and L. Snow for your replies. I will check out those places. To the other replies, people watching is fun, but not what I had in mind for my main source of entertainment!

Did anyone ever hear of Carolines? Know the address? Any opinions?

travelbuff

Yes Caroline's is probably one of the best in the city and brings in top talent. It is on Broadway in the around 48th St.

IF you are looking for a fun evening, I HIGHLY recommend Forbidden Broadway, also in the Times Square area. It is the funniest show I have ever seen. It is an off broadway "show", well more like a take off of every broadway show you have ever seen, it is so funny, and the performances are top notch.

Enjoy your trip to the city.

Happy Holidays!!

Val

Another thumbs up for Carolines - my fiance and I discovered it quite by chance in the summer and really enjoyed it- a bit pricey (something like 15.00pp just to get in and drinks are not cheap) but I think you get your money's worth. The acts were definetly funny. Its right there in the heart of Time Square