Boston’s comedy clubs
are well attended by those wishing to avoid the club scene or
looking for a cheaper alternative to a show. Everybody loves a
laugh and yukking it up at a comedic show is a fun way to spend
an evening. These clubs host the latest and greatest stand-ups
as they work their way toward stardom.
Back Alley Theater
1253 Cambridge Street,
Inman Square
(617) 576-1253
This comedy club is home
to Improv Boston – the city's oldest and most acclaimed
improvisational comedy troupes – three nights each week. The
90-minute performance consists of ten acts, which include
audience participation. Now, of course this sends some guests
into that high school funk, afraid they may be the "chosen
one", but audience answers are the basis of spontaneous
songs, stories and scenes. Worry not, they don't embarrass the
audience too much. The crew is young, energetic and hilarious,
and entertains guests ranging in age from teens to seniors. The
attire is casual and all food and drink is BYO – lucky there's
a liquor store across the street.
Parking: Street
Cover: Varies,
approximately $12
MBTA Stop: Central Square
Comedy Connection
245 Quincy Market
Building, Faneuil Hall
(617) 248-9700
Snuggled in Faneuil Hall,
the Comedy Connection draws a great deal of the tourist trade.
They've brought several well-knowns to their stage, including
Janeane Garofalo, Jay Mohr, and Anthony Clark – considered a
regular. They also host Carrot Top, Pauly Shore and an R-rated
hypnotist. The dress is casual and dinner can be reasonably and
conveniently purchased at one of the downstairs international
food stands.
Parking: Pay lot, Valet
Cover: Varies
MBTA Stop: Government
Center or Haymarket
Nick's Comedy Stop
100 Warrenton Street
(617) 423-2900
If you feel like laughing
– laughing with each other instead of at each other – this
is the place to go. With a simple stop sign hanging in the
background, Nick's has hosted professional stand-up comics on
its simple stage decorated only with a stool and microphone.
After all, the comedy is the draw. Many of these stand-ups are
now nationally known, names like Jay Leno, Steve Allen and Jerry
Seinfeld. The club seats 300 people around tables facing a
small, raised stage. But get there early, comedy is a commodity!
The dress is neat casual with a menu offered only for private
parties.
Parking: Street, Validated
Cover: Varies, $14
MBTA Stop: Boylston
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