Three Great Shows Tonight!

At the Comic Strip Live!, we never put on small shows, but this weekend, we have particularly HUGE ones! Both Friday and Saturday night, or 8:30, 10:30 and 12:30am shows are jam-packed with talent!

Shows include the comedy of Paul Mecurio!  David Baker!  Marina Franklin!  William Stephenson! Brian Scott McFadden!  Sherrod Small!  Mike Britt!  Adam Cozens!  Dustin Chaffin! Big Jay Oakerson! and more!

Emmy Award Winning writer for The Daily Show Paul Mecurio will be closing out both out 8:30 and 10:30pm shows on Friday

To make a reservation call (212) 861-9386

See you tonight!

In The Tank with Jon Fisch and William Stephenson!

We’ve got two heapin’ helpings of podcast on our hands!  This week, Jon Fisch, Dan Allen and special guest co-host Moody McCarthy sit down to interview Comic Strip favorite, the great William Stephenson!

William shares his stories from his days working around the city (in every sense of the word) and dives into everything Comic Strip, from making an informational video regarding rules of “the light,” to our famous 50 hour stand up marathon show he hosted solo, to once actually getting banned from the club!

William is a staple here at the World Famous Comic Strip Live! and has been seen on HBO’s The Chris Rock Show, Def Comedy Jam, the film Pootietang, and most recently was a featured performer on FX’s new hit sitcom Louie.

Check it out!

Part One | Part Two

Keep listening to and supporting great New York City stand up comedy! And as always keep your bookmarks locked here at Eighty-Second & 2nd!

Photos from last night’s Sunset Comedy Cruise!

Last night a sold-out boat enjoyed another successful and exciting Comic Strip Live Sunset Comedy Cruise!

Laughs were plentiful and the memories made were priceless as a boat-load of comedy fans took in the spectacular views and hilarious stand-up comedy that only the Sunset Comedy Cruise can produce.

Relive some of the magic from last night!

Host of the nights festivities William Stephenson greets guests as they check in prior to boarding the cruise.

Just in the nick of time! Comedian Vic Henley makes it to Pier 40 with minimal time to spare before kick-off!

Comedian J.J. Ramirez looks out over the water prior to the Sunset.

The eastern tip of New York’s beautiful skyline.

Comedians Sherrod Small and William Stephenson relax while Jordan Rock enjoys a night out on the water.

Comedian Sherrod Small entertains the sold-out boat with his high-energy brand of humor.

Comic Strip favorite Jermaine Fowler also took the night off so that he could check out the nightlife on the famous Sunset Comedy Cruise.

Jordan Rock admires Lady Liberty herself.

Sunset Comedy Cruise Tonight!

TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT!

The weather is amazingly, the drinks are chilled and the fun out on New York’s famed Hudson River is going to go down TONIGHT!

The Comic Strip Live’s Sunset Comedy Cruise, a staple of New York residents summer calendar is kicking off from Pier 40 tonight at 6:30!

The announced line-up for this evening’s comedy cruise:

From HBO’s The Chris Rock Show and the new FX Network show Louie William Stephenson!

From NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the new hit movie Bruno, Vic Henley!

From ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! and VH1′s Best Week Ever, Sherrod Small!

And from the feature film The Latin Legends of Comedy and Comedy Central, J.J. Ramirez!

For more information on how to be a part of tonight’s cruise, call Jan at 212-861-9386.

The cost is $25.00 per person plus a two-drink minimum.  Save $5 if you use the code “BLOG” when you call. (Dinner is optional, $8.00 per plate.)

Last night at the Strip: Charlie Murphy!

As this blog announced at the last minute yesterday, Chappelle’s Show star Charlie Murphy came by the Comic Strip Live! last night, much to the delight of the overwhelmingly large and excited mid-week crowd.

After coming up to the stage at a raucous ovation, Charlie dived into material ranging from his times overseas to adventures with friends to his thoughts on The Dog Whisperer. It was an incredibly entertaining set and as promised, Charlie did not disappoint. One fan who was lucky enough to grab a few minutes with Charlie after his set was moved to tears by Charlie’s kindness and personable attitude towards his fans.

We were thrilled to have Charlie come by last night and hope to see him again soon.

Charlie with comedian friends Steve White (left) and William Stephenson.

To see Charlie the next time he comes to the club, be sure to keep a daily eye on our schedule.