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A Comedy Cellar booking starts with choosing a room and a show. Its official New York listings distinguish the Comedy Cellar on MacDougal Street, Village Underground and the Fat Black Pussycat’s Bar and Lounge. Each has its own lineup, showtimes and reservation choices, so start with the performance you want to attend.
Compare the rooms and lineups
Check the exact date, room and announced bill together. A performer listed for one session should not be assumed to appear at another. The programme is the useful basis for a booking; a hoped-for celebrity drop-in is not something to build plans around. Keep the reservation confirmation so you can check the correct session and entry instructions.
Budget beyond the cover charge
The typical published cover is US$25 on Friday and Saturday, US$18 on Sunday and Thursday, and US$15 from Monday to Wednesday. Special shows can differ, while holidays and special events are listed at US$25. There is also a two-item minimum per person, covering food, drinks or bottled water. Budget for both the cover and those items, and verify the current terms before reserving.
Use the entrance on your confirmation
The official contact page gives 117 MacDougal Street for the Comedy Cellar and Olive Tree Cafe, and 130 West 3rd Street for Village Underground and the Fat Black Pussycat rooms. Follow the entrance and QR-code instructions in your reservation rather than assuming all rooms share one door. The official website brings together current listings and reservation options.
