If there is one week this semester where you should allow yourself to splurge, consider making it this weekend for the New York Comedy Festival. Shows around the city will feature top comedians and up-and-comers. Here's a guide to the best events on each day of the festival, which runs Nov. 9 to 13.
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Best of NY Sketch
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre,
307 W. 26th St. | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 8 p.m. | $5
This is one of the cheapest shows at the festival but also one of the best. There will be performances from six sketch comedy groups based in New York City, including Murderfist, which the Village Voice called the best sketch comedy group of 2011. The show will also feature BriTANick, a sketch group made up of two Tisch graduates.
Louis C.K.
Beacon Theatre,
2124 Broadway | Thursday,
Nov. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | $30 to $60
If you've seen his cult-hit show "Louie" on FX, you know Louis C.K. is hilarious. He is a veteran of the New York City circuit, but this is a chance to see him at the historic Beacon Theatre. Tickets are likely to sell out quickly, so buy yours in advance.
Live from New York … a Discussion with the "Saturday Night Live" Writers
Paley Center for Media, 25 W. 52nd St. |
Sunday, Nov. 13 | 4 p.m. | $25
Although it's not the cheapest event of the festival, this is a good deal considering that you will see five of SNL's writers (including Seth Meyers). They will discuss the show in a panel moderated by Steve Gaydos, the executive editor of Variety. This event is bound to be funny and educational for those interested in television and comedy.
Tracy Morgan: The Experience
Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway |
Friday, Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | $52 to $81
The "30 Rock" star's stand-up is as legendary as his TV and film appearances, making this a show not to miss. Since the next season of "30 Rock" will not air until early 2012, get your Tracy Morgan fix at this event instead.
New York's Funniest Stand-Up Competition (Finals)
Caroline's on Broadway
1626 Broadway | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 4 p.m. | Tickets from 212.757.4100
This is an open-call comedy competition that hundreds audition for. At the finals on Saturday, only the nine funniest will perform. This is an opportunity to discover new comedians at a famous venue.
