• BUY TICKETS

    See the best new stand-up comedians before they become stars

    BUY TICKETS

  • performers

    Get seen by managers and club bookers. Perform extended sets. Low guest requirements

    request booking

  • INDUSTRY MONTH

    We're booking numerous industry shows in May, where you can win residencies, get seen by bookers and managers, and more.

    all shows

  • "NO PRESSURE THURSDAY"

    Our new talent show will be 2x a month @ The Buddha Room. Don’t worry about bookers, auditions, or contests; only 1 guest is required.

    REQUEST A BOOKING

  • STAND MAIN ROOM

    GET PASSED @ LBC SAT. MAY 30TH

    REQUEST BOOKING

  • GET PASSED @ LBC

    When you audition on one of our weekly shows, you will receive feedback on your set and ultimately have the chance to get passed, which means guest spots and a chance to join our rotation of comics at LBC, and also be introduced to our industry partners, including managers, club owners, casting directors, agents, and more.

    REQUEST A BOOKING

TICKETS

  • The Buddha Room

    THURS. MAY 7TH 8:00 PM EST

    TICKETS

  • The stand main room

    SAT. MAY 9TH 6:00 PM EST

    TICKETS

  • NY COMEDY CLUB UWS

    SUN. MAY 10TH 6:30 PM EST

    TICKETS
ALL SHOWS

PERFORMERS

ALL SHOWS

OPEN MICS: wednesday

  • 4:30 pm 1 HOUR MIC - 6 MIN SPOTS @ the buddha room

    WEDS. MAY 6TH

    REGISTER

  • 5:30 PM 1 HOUR MIC @ THE BUDDHA ROOM

    WEDS. MAY 6TH

    REGISTER

  • 9:45 PM MIC SHOW @ RODNEY'S

    WEDS. MAY 6TH

    REGISTER
ALL MICS

CLASSES

  • BEGINNER STAND UP COMEDY W/ DARYN PASSARELLO

    BEGINS MON. JUN 15TH 7PM - 10PM EST

    LEARN MORE

  • ADVANCED STAND UP COMEDY W/ KEVIN DOMBROWSKI

    BEGINS WEDS. JUN 24TH 7PM - 10PM EST

    LEARN MORE

  • HOSTING & CROWS WORK (3 WEEK INTENSIVE) W/ KEVIN DOMBROWSKI

    BEGINS TUES. JUL 7TH 7PM - 10PM EST

    LEARN MORE
all classes

JANEANE GAROFALO
SNL, REALITY BITES, MYSTERY MEN, HBO’s BILLIONS

CROWD CHEERS

“The very best shows to perform in!…

That sounds fake but I’m being really sincere!

CHRIS DISTEFANO
MTV’S GUY CODE, NETFLIX, COMEDY CENTRAL

CROWD CHEERS

“JEFF LAWRENCE AND LBC PROVIDED ME QUALITY STAGE TIME AND INTRODUCTIONS

to industry connections that have helped me appear on MTV, Letterman, Comedy Central, Netflix and more. Thanks, Laughing Buddha!

JEFFREY MARX
EMMY AWARD WINNING CASTING DIRECTOR

CROWD CHEERS

“The six week workshop really helped jump start my comedic journey.

Jeff Lawrence really helped edit my material in a crisp, clean feel to my rountine. He is a very invested teacher. The special guest instructors always had insightful notes and were very approachable. Thanks Laughing Buddha!

CROWD CHEERS

JASON STEINBERG
PRESIDENT OF STEINBERG TALENT MANAGEMENT

“I scout talent at Laughing Buddha Comedy shows because you can find some gems there.

It never disappoints!

GET PASSED AT LAUGHING BUDDHA COMEDY

As NYC’s largest independent producers we have the ability to book you on several of NYC’s top comedy club stages, not just one. Every time you perform in an audition show you have an opportunity to be seen by our bookers, get passed, and receive regular guest spots. You will always receive feedback on your set. You will also be introduced to our industry partners including managers, club owners, casting directors, agents, managers, and more.

REQUEST BOOKING
REQUEST BOOKING

Still scratching your head?
let’s chat.

For general questions regarding mics, classes or shows email us at: info@laughingbuddhacomedy.com

mic/show locations

The Buddha Room 
410 8th Ave, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

The Stand
116 E 16th St
New York, NY 10003

NY Comedy Club - UWS 
236 W 78th St
New York, NY 10024

Rodney’s 
1118 1st Ave
New York, NY 10065

St. Marks Comedy Club
12 St Marks Place
New York, NY 10003

class lOCATION

TheaterLab
357 W 36th St
New York, NY 10018

Sunlight Studios
321 W 44th St New York, NY 10036

online
@zoom