Where to See Kill Tony Comics in NYC (2026 Guide)

Where to See Kill Tony Comics in NYC (2026 Guide)

If you've fallen down the Kill Tony rabbit hole — Tony Hinchcliffe's Monday-night open-mic podcast recorded live in Austin — the first question that hits is usually: "Can I actually see any of these comics perform live near me?" If you're in New York City, the answer is a loud yes. Multiple Kill Tony regulars and past bucket-pulled comics live in NYC and perform stand-up at intimate rooms across Manhattan and Brooklyn every week.

This guide breaks down exactly where you can see them, what a live show looks like, and how to grab tickets before they sell out.

Which Kill Tony Comics Live in NYC?

Kill Tony has a rotating cast, but a growing bench of New York–based comics have become regulars (or notable one-minute bucket standouts). As of 2026, the NYC-based Kill Tony comics you're most likely to catch live include:

• Chloe Labranche — one of the most talked-about NYC bucket pulls in recent seasons, now regularly headlining club sets across the city

• JJ Liberman — sharp, deadpan, and a repeat Kill Tony guest

• Martin Phillips — Manhattan-based storyteller with an unmistakable New York cadence

• Mikey Greenblatt — often paired with Kill Tony writers, works clubs every weekend

• Drew Nickens — energetic and quotable, another Kill Tony alum performing regularly in NYC clubs

• Alex Dragicevich — Stavvy's World podcast, frequently featured on Kill Tony–adjacent lineups

The NYC comedy scene has a tight overlap with the Kill Tony orbit, so you'll often see two or three of these names on the same lineup — plus surprise drop-ins from touring comics who happen to be in town.

The Best Rooms to See Kill Tony Comics Live in NYC

You can see them at big venues like the Comedy Cellar or Village Underground when they're booked, but the sweet spot is the smaller Upper East Side and Lower East Side rooms where the comics test the material that ends up on the podcast the following Monday.

1. Upper East Side Comedy Club at Bedford Falls NYC

Location: 1590 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128 (between 89th & 90th)

The most consistent home for Kill Tony comics on the Upper East Side. Shows are every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and the club specifically books comics with credits from Kill Tony, Netflix Is a Joke, Comedy Central, HBO, The Tonight Show, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Amazon Prime.

Ticket structure is unusually founder-friendly:

• $12 Super Early Bird

• $15 Early Bird

• $20 Regular

• $25 at the door

Because the room seats fewer than 80 people, the Kill Tony comics on the lineup are performing within arm's reach — you get the podcast-level intimacy without the flight to Austin.

Book tickets → uppereastsidecomedyclub.com

2. Comedy Cellar (Village)

The historic Greenwich Village room where every major NYC comic works out material. Kill Tony alumni pop up on lineups here, though the room seats ~120 and shows regularly sell out weeks in advance. Ticket prices skew higher and a two-drink minimum is standard.

3. New York Comedy Club (East Village & Midtown East)

Two locations. Regular showcase format. Kill Tony comics occasionally headline, especially during festival weeks. Standard ticket range $20–$35.

4. The Stand NYC (Union Square)

Another regular stop for NYC-based comics with Kill Tony credits. Larger room feel, slightly pricier tickets, and typically more of a Netflix-touring lineup than the Kill Tony deep-cut mix you get at UESC.

What a Live Kill Tony Comic's Set Looks Like (vs. the Podcast)

If you've only seen these comics do their one minute in the bucket, a full live set is a completely different experience. Instead of 60 seconds and a red light, you're watching 10–15 minutes of polished material — often the same jokes they used their bucket pulls to test, now refined for a full crowd.

Expect:

• Longer story-based bits (the ones that never fit in one minute)

• Crowd work — a Kill Tony signature, but pushed further in club rooms

• Podcast references and inside jokes (the audience always catches them)

• New material they're workshopping before it ends up in front of Tony's mic

The vibe is the same rowdy podcast-fan energy, but stretched into a real headlining set.

When Do Kill Tony Comics Perform in NYC?

Most club showcases run Thursday through Saturday, with occasional Mondays if a Kill Tony comic is doing a solo show.

At Upper East Side Comedy Club at Bedford Falls NYC, the weekly cadence is:

• Thursdays 8 PM — Stand-Up Comedy NYC (weekly Thursday showcase)

• Fridays 8 PM — FUNNY PEOPLE Live

• Fridays 10 PM — COMEDY KILLBOX (late-night, edgier)

• Saturdays 8 PM — Stand-Up Comedy NYC: Top Comedians

• Saturdays 10 PM — Late Night Stand-Up NYC

Lineups are announced the week of, with Kill Tony names typically dropped on Wednesday or Thursday morning.

How Much Do Tickets Cost?

Ticket range summary:

• Upper East Side Comedy Club: $12–$25, no two-drink minimum

• Comedy Cellar: $30–$45, two-drink minimum required

• New York Comedy Club: $20–$35, two-drink minimum required

• The Stand NYC: $25–$40, two-drink minimum required

If cost is a factor, the Upper East Side Comedy Club is where you get the same podcast talent without the price bump for the big-room name recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I see Kill Tony comics perform live in NYC?

Kill Tony comics regularly perform at Upper East Side Comedy Club at Bedford Falls NYC (1590 3rd Ave), Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, and The Stand NYC. The most consistent weekly lineup of Kill Tony names is at Upper East Side Comedy Club, Thursdays through Saturdays.

Which Kill Tony comics live in New York City?

NYC-based Kill Tony comics include Chloe Labranche, JJ Liberman, Martin Phillips, Mikey Greenblatt, Drew Nickens, and Alex Dragicevich, among others. Many perform multiple sets per week across Manhattan clubs.

How much do tickets cost to see Kill Tony comics in NYC?

Ticket prices range from $12 online at intimate rooms like Upper East Side Comedy Club to $30–$45 at bigger venues like the Comedy Cellar. Most NYC clubs also add a two-drink minimum; Upper East Side Comedy Club does not.

Are Kill Tony comics doing new material live, or the same stuff from the podcast?

Both. Live sets are 10–15 minutes and let the comic stretch the story-based bits that never fit into a one-minute bucket pull. You'll also hear brand-new material they're workshopping before recording season resumes.

Is Upper East Side Comedy Club near a subway?

Yes — it's a 3-minute walk from the 86th Street station on the 4, 5, and 6 lines, and a 6-minute walk from the Q at 86th.

Can I buy tickets at the door?

Yes, but door tickets are $25 flat vs. $12–$20 online, and popular shows sell out. Booking ahead at uppereastsidecomedyclub.com is the safer bet.

Book Your Kill Tony Comic Night in NYC

If you want to see Kill Tony comics in a room where you can actually make eye contact with them (and where drinks aren't $18), the Upper East Side Comedy Club is running shows every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Lineups routinely feature Kill Tony bucket veterans and current cast — plus a rotating roster of comics with Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, and The Tonight Show credits.

Full schedule + tickets: uppereastsidecomedyclub.com