The comedy cellar6/11/2023 ![]() ![]() Comedians, if you get good, you're always out there by yourself. ![]() I was literally just enjoying the moment. So I'm used to letting my younger brothers do whatever they're gonna do. I had this real fly car at the time, a brand-new Acura, and he was like, "Man, when I get rich, I've got to get me one of these."Ĭhris Rock on the magic of having them all in attendance: "I'm a hanger backer, anyway, in life. They were like, "Oh, my God!" I told a story about one time, Dave was standing outside my club looking lost, just a little skinny kid from D.C., not famous yet. I knew it was magical, based on the reactions of the people at the Cellar. Ridiculous."īill Bellamy telling stories from yesteryear: "It was organic. And Dave's way of doing it was just levels above. We were pretty much all in the gym-basketball players getting our jump shots. We were all doing the same thing-running material we were working on. "Me and Chris were joking about how Dave was just so much better than us-the thought process behind his jokes. ![]() Below you can find some words from those masterful wordsmiths, imparting some pretty poignant metaphors on their craft (with Rock comparing Dave to Prince and Wayans comparing him to Bigfoot) and the casualties of their voyage to the show. If you happen to be in NYC over the next few weeks, make sure you cop the hottest ticket in the city for Chappelle's 8-night run at Radio City Music Hall, featuring guests like The Mighty Roots Crew, DJ Premier, Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu, and see for yourself. While Chappelle's mythology certainly doesn't need any more hype, the fellas are united in their praise for the sultan of the stage, in recounting the night that brought all of the brightest lights in the game to one tiny stage in one tiny club in the West Village. Felt like-not just a member of that outrageously fortunate crowd-but one of the other pillars of contemporary comedy that were also able to bear witness to that majestic moment. Amy Wallace (who wrote up D'Angelo's resurgence for GQ a year or 2 back) took the time to gather some words from this gleaming roster of entertainers to get a picture of what it felt like. Not one held back in their secession that the blood, sweat and shame stained crown of comedy went to the night's surprise performer. Please note that all line-ups are subject to change at short notice." The times that you're onstage with somebody of your level of success are very rare." Though Chris Rock spoke in hindsight, those words were never truer than that mind-numbing moment when he got word that the "unicorn of comedy" Dave Chappelle was going to be making an obscenely rare appearance at NYC's Comedy Cellar for a night that ultimately brought a who's who of comedic heavy hitters to a project-kitchen-sized stage. The top-tier of joke-slingers peppered the audience and in one afro pick wielding drummer's case (none other than our very own Questlove) the stage, setting the course for what was simply one of the most legendary nights of comedy in recent memory, if not the entire history of the tradition?Īside from the mad-scientist of joke-slangin', Marlon Wayans, Bill Bellamy and Kevin Hart all made appearances and simply on the whim of hearing that Chappelle was bringing the goods to a stage just outside of Washington Square Park. Please visit or The Comedy Cellar Facebook page for the latest, most up-to-date listings of comedians performing. Previous stars to have graced the stage include Al Murray, Omid Djalili, Eddie Izzard, Greg Davies, Sarah Millican, Andy Parsons, Micky Flanagan, Katherine Ryan, Jack Whitehall and Russell Howard.įor all the latest information go to or Īll comedy clubs should be like this Adam Bloom, Comedian & Writer The Cellar was the starting point for many of our top comedians. Under the direction of Simon Houlihan of The Comedy Company Ltd, this highly acclaimed club has played host to most of the big names in comedy and continues to showcase the best new and established acts every Friday. Established in October 1986, it is one of the most cherished gigs on the circuit, beloved by audiences and acts alike. Now in its 35th year, The Comedy Cellar is the longest running Comedy Club in the UK outside of London. Tickets for The Comedy Cellar must be collected from Box Office – they cannot be posted out or printed at home.The bar accepts cash payment only, not card.The seating in the Cellar Bar is stools only.Unreserved seating – the Cellar Bar is a small and intimate venue so groups may not always be able to sit together.Queuing starts at 7.30pm, doors open at 8pm and the show begins at 8.30pm. This is a very popular event and often a sell-out, so booking early is recommended. Our regular Friday comedy night with four acts performing each week. Bringing you the best live comedy for over 30 years. ![]()
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