Times Square Arts Center
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 586-7829
- Cross Street:
- 42nd Street and 8th Avenue
- Directions:
- A, C, E at 42nd St
Message from Times Square Arts Center
Best known comedy stage in the world. Five rooms, excellent for events
- World Class Comedians
- Great for All Ages
- Private Parties/Special Events
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Editorial Review for Times Square Arts Center – by Julie Mehta
In Short
With a capacity of 300, this plush space on a crowded corner of Times Square offers a combination of headliner and showcase acts. Big-name comics like Chris Rock, Bob Saget and Kathy Griffin appear for last-minute, limited runs, while regular, multi-performer shows like the Wendy Williams Comedy Experience fill out the schedule. Amenities include two bars, a selection of upscale finger foods, plenty of comfortable seating and a VIP room.
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User Reviews for Times Square Arts Center
10/05/2008 Posted by Larrylaffs
I went to see some karaoke singing with friends last Thursday, and a couple of the performers blew my mind. So, since it's a comedy place, I went back last night, Saturday. The performers at the 11:30 show were not comics, though they got the very polite audience to listen. Hardly any laughs or punchlines, and almost all the material was aobut race, which I find to be a very boring and tiresome comedy topic. I hope they can keep their day jobs. Honestly, the worst comedy show I've ever seen, (even amateur open mikes have a sprinkiling of talent) and I've been seeing them for two decades. Also, drinks are soaringly overpriced, (everything's over $10.00, even a bottle of beer) which when you count that there's a 2 -drink minimum... very, very bad... I would go back for the karaoke, (they only have it once a week, though) and if I were in the record business, I'd sign that guy "Goliath" and that completely amazing singer, Joanne, who repeatedly blew us all away with her range and passion... THAT was a great show! Worthy of New York City!
Pros: Great rooms. I'd go there for a function or event.
Cons: Fire the guy who booked this show.
04/05/2008 Posted by nynightly
OK, check this out. We were in Times Square. I know, I hate the neighborhood too! But my kids were dying to see Lillte Mermaid. A buddy said, go to the 1/2 price ticket place. Great. He never said Little Mermaid was not avail. So this guy was standing there. Thought he was a scalper. Turns out he has comedy tickets. "YO bro, got the kids, catch you next time" ... long story short, he had $10 tickets to a family comedy show. My kids got on stage and the whole show was interactive. We never had such a great time with the family. The kids were dancing in their seats with to the music and laughed uncontrolably at this guy pretending to do sign language, but just falling all over the place. My wife and I got nervous when a comic from Stern came up but he was great for the kids too. I wonder what he did on stern. The kids had some burgers, my wife and I had some drinks. I guess we spent a lot less than if we went to Little Mermaid and a dinner. I still will avoid Times Square and other touristy areas (I still have never been to the Empire State Building) but, this is a show worth checking out.
Pros: The kids loved it
Cons: I hate the neighborhood
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