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
