The Best Stand-Up Comedy Clubs

A comedy club has been defined as a nightclub where you can go to watch comedians, magicians, ventriloquists and impersonators do live performances. The best comedy clubs in the country are in New York City, New York and Los Angeles, California. Many of the clubs in the cities are franchised and are available to people across the country.

On the west coast, Los Angeles is the comedy capitol of California. The Laugh Factory is the most famous club there. It has branches all across the USA and the comedians there travel the circuit, giving cities in mid-America the chance to showcase major comedy talent. The Hollywood Improv in LA is the place to go for improvisational comedy and many famous talents try out their new material and improvisational skills there. Improv branches are also springing up around the country as it becomes more popular.

In New York City, the most famous club is Comic Strip Live. Many famous comedians got their first breaks in this club. Caroline's on Broadway is famous for the comedians that harass the audience. It is also one of the franchised clubs that has branches across the country. The Comedy Cellar is known for it's edgy, trendy comedy. Here, you will find the latest, newest comics trying out their acts.

Dangerfield's in NYC has the freshest comedy in the city. The program is only posted the day of the show, and many HBO comedy specials have been filmed here. Finally, there is Catch a Rising Star, a chain of clubs that are owned by Rick Newman. It has branches in Las Vegas and New Jersey and gave many famous television comedians their start.