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    Broadway Comedy Club

    318 W 53rd St (between Eighth and Ninth Aves)
    Midtown West  | Map

    212-757-2323

    Subway: C, E to 50th St  | Directions

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    Formerly called the New York Improv, this club showcased legends such as Bill Cosby, Andy Kaufman and Robin Williams during its first stint after opening in 1963. After being closed for years, former collaborators opened this basement joint a few blocks from the original, and showcase TV faces and other regulars from the club circuit. Shows 9pm Mon–Thur, Sun; 9pm, 11pm, midnight Fri, Sat.
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