Carolines on Broadway at 1626 Broadway is New York City's premier venue for major touring comedians. Founded in 1982 and relocated to its current Times Square location in 1992, Carolines has hosted virtually every major name in American stand-up comedy. The room seats approximately 300 people with a traditional theater-style layout. When a comedian is on a national tour and wants a New York date, Carolines is typically where they play. The tradeoff is intimacy — the room is larger and more theater-like than the Comedy Cellar or Gotham — but for seeing a specific comedian you love, it is the most reliable option in the city. Tickets run $22–$50 depending on the headliner.
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1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
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They pack you in really tight in this place. I wore a mask, most didn't. There is a two "drink" minimum, I bought a drink and a dessert. At the end of the night, you get an exit ticket that you handover at the door, to confirm you purchased the minimum required... The waiter was either really attentive or pushy to encourage you to keep buying, leaning toward the latter. VIP seats are the best, nice and close to the front. Great comedy, and the apple tart and pinot grigio were really good.
Such an awesome place. We came here to see Kevin Smith and we had a blast. We opted to have dinner before the show and it was great. The food and drinks were delicious. The waiters were friendly and efficient. The staff taking our tickets & helping us to our seats, were wonderful. We will definitely be back!
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Last reviewed: April 2026
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