Comedy Store

Parking: Valet
After Hours, Live Music, Live Performances Laid Back Casual Moderately noisy 21+

The Comedy Store is known not only for quality stand-up acts but for being located on the grounds of the legendary Ciros nightclub, where alleged mob "hits" took place in the back rooms. So don't be surprised to hear -- or feel -- ghostly reminders. On any given night, visitors are also treated to ghosts of comedy's past such as Paul Mooney and Andrew "Dice" Clay. Even Mitzi Shore gets on stage from time to time -- the colorful owner who once told Garry Shandling he'd never make it on stage, and still insists that David Letterman could have used more time as her emcee.

Long gone are the times when all three stages were jumping seven nights a week. These days, the smaller Belly Room is rarely used and the more expensive Main Room features pretty much the same shows as the Original Room. Shore's picks tend to be a little offbeat, which is not always a good thing (her son Pauly for example), but the lineups are large and varied enough that you're bound to enjoy a few.


Performances: Stand-up comedy, sketch comedy and themed shows.
Show times: Vary.
Fees: $15 to $20 (plus a two-drink minimum).

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