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Café Carlyle Chic
and classy Café Carlyle is New York at its best and is well worth the
steep cover charge; Eartha Kitt was a regular, and Woody Allen is often
part of Monday night jam sessions. Bemelmans Bar features pianists like
Barbara Carroll, and a cheaper tab.
Café Carlyle
Café Pierre An
elegant setting for talented singers performing Broadway and pop
favorites. The food, while pricey, is first rate. Jackets are required
in the evenings. The Oak Room Settle
into a banquette and look forward to top entertainers like Maureen
McGovern or Julie Wilson. The repertories usually favor American
classics, such as Gershwin, Berlin, or Cole Porter. Look around the
Algonquin too, a hotel famous for the “round table” of writers who met
here in the 1920s.
The Oak Room
Don’t Tell Mama No
telling who will be at this fun spot in the Theater District – singers,
comics, or magicians. There are no big names, and abilities range from
amateur to destined-for-stardom. Sometimes even the waiters get into the
act. Feinstein’s at Loews Regency This
is a fashionable spot to hear artists like guitarist John Pizzarelli
and Grammy-nominated vocalist and song writer, co-owner Feinstein. Café Sabarsky On
Thursday nights, this Viennese confection becomes the city’s most
beautiful setting for contemporary cabaret. Shows are at 9pm; a
prix-fixe dinner is available at 7pm. Check for current dates and
reserve tickets at the museum. Joe’s Pub This
intimate oasis, attached to the Public Theater in the East Village,
hosts an eclectic range of arty performers, from beginners to big names.
Without dinner reservations, seating or standing is on a first come,
first served basis. The Metropolitan Room Opened
in 2006, this sleek newcomer is winning praise for its warm vibe and
top performers, including jazz legends Annie Ross, Marilyn Maye, and
Billy Stritch. The Duplex The oldest cabaret in town features a broad range of entertainment, from early versions of Nunsense or Mark Twain Tonight, to singers, comedians, drag diva Lady Bunny, or the troupe Funny Gay Males. The raucous shows attract straight and gay. Laurie Beechman Theater at the West Bank Café The
room here hosts regular cabaret series. Some performances are open,
which means the headliners may ask audience members to help out on a
song or two.
Top 10 Comedy Clubs
The Comic Strip Live A leading venue for up-and-comers; Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are alumni. Caroline’s Comedy Club In the heart of the theater district, Caroline’s features big names as well as beginners. Dangerfield’s One of the oldest and best; former testing ground of the legendary Rodney Danger-field. Gotham Comedy Club A spacious setting for top talent from Comedy Central and other sources. Comix This ambitious upscale newcomer is a massive hit with comedy fans. People’s Improv Theater You can laugh here, and take a comedy class too. Stand-up New York Novices and pros feature in this intimate space.
Stand Up New York
NY Comedy Club Top NYC comics and a low cover charge. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater Mainly improv; their regular Sunday night show,
Asssscat 3000
, is hilarious.
Chicago City Limits Theater Timely improvization in this long-running review.
Chicago City Limits
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