Comedy clubs are fun-loving places to go for relaxing and listening to well-known comedians tell jokes (which is known as "stand-up comedy"), or even for checking out the latest new comedic talent on open-mic evenings. The venue for comedy clubs is generally at a bar, restaurant or nightclub. There are several comedy clubs in the state of New Jersey that often feature black comedy, which is a "dark" and slightly morbid genre of comedy.
Sarcasm Comedy is located in Cherry Hill (within the Crowne Plaza Hotel), New Jersey, which is a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sarcasm Comedy is a laid-back and relaxed comedy club that offers free parking and a schedule of A-list comedians. Run by radio personality Steve Trevelise, the club features well-known acts such as Joe Matarese, who has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman. Individuals must be at least 21 years old in order to gain entry into the comedy club. Proper identification is necessary.
Sarcasm Comedy
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2349 W. Marlton Pike/Rt. 70 E
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
856-382-6353
sarcasmcomedy.com
Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory Comedy Club is a vibrant New Brunswick club that puts on a broad range of stand-up comedian acts. Many of the comedians that appear at Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory utilize self-deprecating, black comedy in their routines. Some notable comedians that have appeared on the stage at the comedy club include Brad Williams, Rodney Laney, Dom Irrera and Greg Giraldo. Open-mic nights are also often held at the club. The club also has a restaurant, which serves meals cooked-to-order. Some of the menu items that are available include popcorn shrimp, chicken fingers, broccoli bites, Cajun grilled chicken, quesadillas, Mandarin chicken salad, beef hot dogs and Montreal chicken.
Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory Comedy Club
90 Church St.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-545-4242
stressfactory.com
The Comedy Shoppe, which is inside Suppa's Italian Restaurant, is a bustling comedy club in Pine Brook, New Jersey. The Comedy Shoppe is a North Jersey venue that often features black comedy and mature comedy routines. Many of the comedians that appear at the club are nationally renowned, such as Rich Vos from Last Comic Standing and Opie and Anthony. Other well-known comic acts that frequently appear at the club include Joe Matarese, Bobby Collins, Doug Stanhope, Danny Lobell, Otto and George, Rob Barlett, Nick DiPaolo, The Reverend Bob Levy, Joe Conte and John Valby. The club was established in the autumn of 2004.
The Comedy Shoppe
16 Route 46 W.
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
866-552-6633
jjcomedy.com
