UCB Theatre East
(Now Closed)Comedy Club and Theater
Alphabet City, New York
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Lien SaerensApril 6, 2016What a cozy place! I had a great laugh and a nice draught beer at the bar. There's also a good pizza place next door for that pre- or aftershow snack.
i love this place! It's cheap, you get great laughs, and get to see some amazing new/old talents...shows sell out. I suggest making reservations.
Great comedy venue with a spacious theater. Rotating craft beers on tap. Check out a jam to do some improv.
Rishi SatsangiJanuary 19, 2015I like this place better than the other ucb because it is low key and more underground feeling. I have some some bad shows, but also really good ones.
Ara NasheraJanuary 10, 2017Not sure how they pull it off, the tix are quite affordable the set up quite impressive. Stage & Team is set up for skits more than stand up; different flavour from neighborhood basement comedy sites.
Geoffroy BablonFebruary 24, 2014Get here at least 10 minutes early for the Sunday 8pm show so you can get some good seats. Comedy is way better when you can clearly see the face of the guy / lady on stage!
Enter from the bar side to get a closer seat to the stage.
Come see an improv show, and if it looks like fun they also have classes!
Christopher MoriniDecember 22, 2014Best shows in the city for 5-10 bucks. UCB is and always will be champ!
- DoubleDeuceNovember 18, 2018Great cheap date spot or just stop in for some chuckles and entertainment.
Wednesday nights are great to sit through a gauntlet of 3 shows and then get up and jam!
Get a ticket in advance & support great theater! Tickets are only ~ 7-12 dollar.
Scott GellmanAugust 13, 2015Go in through the entrance on A street, when you get into the actual space, you'll be right up front.
Lauren NathanielMay 6, 2016Reserve tickets on line before heading over. Just takes a minute and they do sell out on weekends.
It's a long way to the back of the room, so it's a lot easier to hear the show closer to the front.
After the show grab a slice from the original Two Boots. The best slice on Ave A. If you drive here allow an hour to find parking. Really.
StageBuddyAugust 2, 2013Great comedy for cheap. I love watching Take It Personal, the hip hop improv show. Read more- Stephen LivingsJuly 2, 2017i will be heading off to the ucb theatre when i get to nyc starting this month.
Margot VigeantDecember 27, 2014Bring your drink into the theatre by transferring it to a plastic cup, available at the door.
Time Out New YorkFebruary 1, 2012This offshoot of the original Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre can’t be beat for a cheap and hilarious date. Plus, you’ll look especially cool on the off-chance that a big-name comedian shows up. Read more
Clay FoxMarch 4, 2012Get here early to get a seat. Show up close to show time and you could be standing the entire time.
- Atfer the show why not grab a slice at the original Two Boots. The best slice on Ave A.
Hal KirklandSeptember 27, 2011If you own a pair of pants u should probably wear some. The seats have a tendency to chafe bare buttocks.
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