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One of the finest stand-ups ever records his first comedy CD tonight and tomorrow night at UCBT: Anthony Jeselnik
Tonight’s recommendations for the best in New York City comedy (in chronological order, with top picks noted and shows over $10 marked with $) include:
[FREE] 7:00 pm to midnight: Five free hours of improvisation in The PIT’s Super Free Wednesday
[MEGA-TOP PICK] 8:00 pm ($5): One of the finest stand-ups ever performs his comedy CD tonight and tomorrow night at UCBT. Don’t miss Anthony Jeselnik: CD Recording
[TOP PICK] 8:00 pm ($7): Superb stand-up Todd Barry, Joe Derosa, Greg Walloch, Rob Paravonian, and “a special guest” at Dan Allen’s & Ray Devito’s monthly comedy event ¡Sacapuntas!
[TOP PICK] [FREE] 8:30: Superb NYC storytellers John Flynn and Leslie Goshko, plus stand-ups Sue Funke, Kristeen von Hagen, Nicole Shabtai, and Carrie Gravenson, all performing at this free weekly show hosted by Sharon Spell: Shrink
[TOP PICK] [FREE] 8:30 pm: Baron Vaughn, Jon Friedman, Edith Zimmerman, and Noah Garfinkel performing at this free weekly comedy show at Brooklyn’s Cameo (behind Lovin’ Cup) hosted by Gabe Liedman and Max Silvestri: Big Terrific
[TOP PICK] 9:30 pm ($5): Theatrical scenes made up on the spot with breathtaking skill by brilliant and passionate improvisors who have become one of the best comedy duos in the biz—Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Moral Orel) and Christina Gausas (Conan O’Brien, The Colbert Report), a.k.a. Adsit & Gausas
[TOP PICK] [FREE] 11:00 pm: Host Justin Purnell (The Colbert Report) providing as many as a dozen guests packed into 75 minutes performing stand-up, improv, sketch, and occasionally acts that defy categorization. The level of talent can vary wildly, but for some (like me), that’s part of the laid-back fun; and this is often one of the most amazing comedy shows in town. Come support the experimentation, and periodic magical surprises, that this uniquely organic rollercoaster of a show makes possible—and don’t forget to toss $1 in the bucket on your way out: School Night
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