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January 29, 2013Kurt Metzger Addresses UCB controversy at The Stand
Kurt Metzger addresses UCB controversy Sunday night at The Stand during The Great Debate Variety Show hosted by Jeff Wesselschmidt and Michael Shawky, Comedian Kurt Metzger addressed the crowd at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City about the recent controversy over comedians not being paid at the Upright Citizens Brigade.
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January 22, 2013Yannis Pappas profiled on PBS
One of our favorite comedians Yannis Pappas was profiled for a piece on PBS. Yannis recounts the moment that he was shot and what transpired with his comedy since that moment. This is an incredibly honest moment and we’re glad Yannis is with us to talk about it. Catch Yannis’ show every Wednesday at 8:30PM. [...]
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Leonardo DiCaprio Changed my Life
One of our favorites Mark DeMayo talks about one of his new bits where he talks about doing private security work for Leonardo DiCaprio. Mark confesses that meeting Leo changed his life. Watch the video and hear Mark’s story in all of it’s glory. watch?v=vZohP1Lx1cw
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January 21, 2013This Valentine’s Day We Have Something For Everyone!
Whether you are in love or looking for love, The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club is the place to be this Valentine’s Day! Couples in love are invited to come down for our 9pm show, titled “Let’s Get Together!” The show features performances by comedian couples as well. The lineup consists of Pat Dixon (VH1′s [...]
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January 8, 2013Join Us For A Live Roast Of The Golden Globes!
Join Us For The Real Time Roast Of The Golden Globes on Sunday, January 13th! The Stand is proud to present the first in a series of roasts centered around pop culture events. This Sunday the 13th kicks off the Real Time Roast Of The Golden Globes. Comedy fans are invited down to the club [...]
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December 27, 2012Spend New Year’s Eve With The World Champion!
Join The World Champion, Judah Friedlander, for two shows this New Year’s Eve at The Stand! Also featuring Todd Barry, Rachel Feinstein, Yannis Pappas, & More! For 8:30: Tickets include two drinks for the show and a Champagne Toast at midnight as we watch the ball drop! After the show you’ll be escorted upstairs where [...]
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December 22, 2012The Stand Named Best New Venue of 2012
What an honor! Many thanks to Time Out New York for naming us the Best New Venue of 2012! “Several spots opened this year, but between its fun menu, intimate yet proper theater, lineups that reflect the tastes of its owners—new talent and lots of rough guys like the club’s patron saint, Mike DeStefano—the [...]
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December 19, 2012The Stand Mentioned In Today’s Page Six
“The View” co-star Sherri Shepherd took in an impromptu — but rather racy — comedy performance by her husband, TV writer Lamar Sally, at The Stand last Friday. Spies at the Third Avenue restaurant say that during dinner with a group of friends, Sally discovered it was open-mic night in the comedy club downstairs. Click here to [...]
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December 16, 2012DNAinfo.com Article About Brunch At The Stand
“Chef Seth Levine is well known for his brunch,” said Paul Italia, one of the owners. “So we always knew from the start brunch was going to be a focus for us and a big winner.” Click here to read the entire article
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December 3, 2012The Stand Featured In The Sunday New York Times
“There’s a stigma about comedy clubs,” another owner, David Kimowitz, said. “They’re tourist traps, watered-down drinks. We’re trying to evolve the comedy club.” Click here to read “A Big City Is A Crowded Room”
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September 4, 2012The Stand Featured On UrbanDaddy.com
Check out this great write up about the club on the NYC based website UrbanDaddy.com! “Stand-up comedy. That’s what this place is all about. Comedy enhanced with tater-tot nachos (the tortilla chip had its time), Peking-duck pizza and customizable ice cream sandwiches.” Click here to read the entire article and browse through some great pictures of [...]
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