Comic Strip Live
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The Comic Strip Live is the oldest[citation needed] stand-up comedy showcase club in New York City and the world. Located at 1568 Second Avenue (between 81st and 82nd Streets), its reputation as one of the hippest and hottest comedy clubs of all time has has remained unchanged since opening in June 1977[citation needed].
Comics, singers, magicians, and novelty acts were originally featured at the club, but the venue soon streamlined its shows to focus solely on stand-up comedy. Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Reiser, Adam Sandler and Chris Rock are a handful of legendary comedians who launched their careers at the Comic Strip Live.
Primarily a showcase club, the Comic Strip encourages performers to consistently write, perform and perfect new material. Once a year the club holds an "Audition Lottery," where aspiring newcomers line up to be given a date to try out their routine on "Audition Night" Mondays. If they do well, the club's talent coordinator passes them. "Passing" means getting to fill a regular spot on the club's schedule. Superstar Jerry Seinfeld told Liz Smith of the New York Post, "When you are a kid starting out as a stand-up comic, you don't dream about the cover of Time Magazine. You dream about the 9 o'clock spot on Saturday night at the Comic Strip."[1]
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[edit] Comic Strip Live Schedule
Sunday, April 01, 2007 8:00 PM Host welcomes: Jim Mendrinos, Lisa Landry, Kevin Brennan,Tim Young,Phil Nee, Lenny Marcus, Steve Byrne, Ted Alexandro, Ryan Reiss
Monday, April 02, 2007 8:30 PM Host Vinnie Brand welcomes: Debbie Shea, Tim Young, Judah Friedlander, Tom Cotter, Laurie Kilmartin, Al Ducharme, Steve Byrne
Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:30 PM Host DF Sweedler welcomes: Bernadette Pauley, Tom Cotter, Judah Friedlander, Kerri Louise, Greg Rogell, Ricard Aleman, Steve Byrne, Mike Destefano
Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:30 PM Host Bill McCarty welcomes: Sherry Davey, Tom Cotter, Judah Friedlander, Greg Rogell, Lisa Landry, Steven Scott, Teddy Smith, Pete Correale
Thursday, April 05, 2007 8:30 PM Host William Stephenson welcomes: Johnny Lampert, Maureen Langon, Gary Gulman, Judah Friedlander, Rob Magnotti, Veronica Mosey, Ted Alexandro, Al Ducharme
Friday, April 06, 2007 8:30 PM Host Joe Vega welcomes: Jim David, Greg Rogell, Judah Friedlander, Rob Magnotti
Friday, April 06, 2007 10:30 PM Host Vic Henley welcomes: Sue Costello, Gary Gulman, Brad Trackman, Todd Lynn
Saturday, April 07, 2007 8:00 PM Host Mike Britt welcomes: Lisa Landry, Jim David, Greg Rogell, Todd Lynn
Saturday, April 07, 2007 10:30 PM Host William Stephenson welcomes: Gary Gulman, Macio,Rob Magnotti
Saturday, April 07, 2007 12:30 AM Host Dustin Chaffin welcomes: Spanky, Laurie Kilmartin, Ted Alexandro, Teddy Smith
Sunday, April 08, 2007 8:00 PM Host Pete Dominick welcomes: Danielle Broussard, Ross Bennett, Joe Bolster, Marina Franklin, Ted Alexandro, Lenny Marcus, April Macie, James Smith
Monday, April 09, 2007 8:30 PM Host Andy Vastola welcomes: Leighann Lord, Ross Bennett, Laurie Kilmartin, Gregory K, Lenny Marks, Sandy Marks
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 8:30 PM Geoff Kole's New Talent Showcase, a mix of professional and up and coming comics. $12 cover, and a 2 drink minimum.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 8:30 PM Host William Stephenson welcomes: Sherry Davey, Kevin Brennan, Lisa Landry, Greg Rogell, Rob Magnotti, Steve Byrne, Ted Alexandro, Pete Correale
Thursday, April 12, 2007 8:30 PM Host Ray Ellin welcomes: Debbie Shea, Tom Cotter, Patty Rosborough, Greg Rogell, Vanessa Hollingshead, Modi, Ted Alexandro, Al Ducharme
Friday, April 13, 2007 8:30 PM Host Ray Ellin welcomes: Tim Young, Lisa Landry, Russ Meneve, Todd Lynn.
Friday, April 13, 2007 10:30 PM Host Vinnie Brand welcomes: Sue Costello, Tom Cotter, Rob Magnotti, Modi, Steve Byrne
Saturday, April 14, 2007 8:00 PM Host Mike Britt welcomes: Kerri Louise, Tom Cotter, Rob Magnotti, Macio.
Saturday, April 14, 2007 10:30 PM Host Vinnie Brand welcomes: Laurie Kilmartin, Rob Magnotti, Ted Alexandro, Todd Lynn.
Saturday, April 14, 2007 12:30 AM Host Kurt Metzger welcomes: Marina Franklin, Dustin Chafin, Steve Byrne, Joe DeRosa
[edit] Comic Strip Live facts
- The Comic Strip Live is the longest running showcase comedy club in nation and the world. The year 2007 is the 30th year anniversary of the club
- More major stars have started their careers at the Comic Strip than any other venue in the world. Some legendary examples include: Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Carol Leifer, Dennis Wolfberg, Colin Quinn, Susie Essman, Jimmy Brogan, Joe Bolster, Nancy Parker, Larry Miller, Rich Hall, Liz Winstead, Walli Collins, Angel Salazar, Sarah Silverman, Jim Breuer, Caroline Rhea, John Henson, Phil Nee, Joe Vega, Ian Bagg, Scott Blakeman, John Bush, Red Johnny and Judy Gold to name a few.
- Jerry Seinfeld once told Liz Smith of the New York Post, "When you are a kid starting out as a stand-up comic, you don't dream about the cover of Time Magazine. You dream about the 9 o'clock spot on Saturday night at the Comic Strip."
- Before emerging as venue spotlighting only stand up comedians - singers, magicians and novelty acts were originally featured at the club
[edit] Comic Strip Live fans
The Comic Strip Live has entertained and brought laughter to generations. Many of the club's young adults have parents who saw legends like Seinfeld and Chris Rock take the same stage. The average Comic Strip Live patron is fun, loves to laugh, and is on the fast track of going to heaven.
[edit] Comic Strip Live blog
"Tales From the Strip" is the Comic Strip Live's innovative new blog that was launched in mid-January 2007. It features gossip from the club's comedians, audience, and staff.
[edit] Notable alumni
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