Overview of U.S. Comedy Clubs
There are a total of 3210 comedy clubs in the United States as of December 05, 2023. The Comedy Store, located in Los Angeles, California, is owned by Mitzi Shore and is known for launching the careers of many successful comedians. With a population of 340.00M, the United States has an approximate 1 comedy club for every 100K people.
Top Comedy Clubs and Their Impact
Top United States comedy clubs include Second City in Chicago, from where many famous comedians like Bill Murray and Tina Fey have graduated, and the Comedy Cellar in New York City. Other popular comedy clubs in the US include Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas, Snappers Grill & Comedy Club in Palm Harbor, Florida, Dallas Comedy Club, Denver Comedy Lounge, and the Broadway Comedy Club in New York City.
The first comedy club in the US was the Improv, which opened in New York City in 1963. The US Television broadcast industry is worth $51 billion annually, showing annual growth of 3.3%. Statista’s insight into the revenue of films by genre for North America reveals that comedy films account for 21.53% of film revenue.
The Most Popular Comedy Clubs
The Comedy Cellar in New York City is one of the most popular comedy clubs in the US. It has been a staple in the comedy scene since its founding in 1982 and offers an open mic night every Wednesday.
Stand Up Live in Phoenix is known for its appreciative audiences, and it’s a favored venue for touring acts. Yuk Yuk’s in Toronto similarly maintains devoted local followings.
Ticket prices for comedy clubs typically start around $53 but can exceed $129. Zanie’s in Nashville is regarded as the top southern comedy club, while Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC is popular with celebrities and fans.