Live at the Barbershop: NYC's Hottest Stand Up Comedy Show
Primetime Friday. Our biggest night, our best comics.
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at East Village Stand Up Comedy · Running since 2016
About the Show
Live at the Barbershop is a recurring stand-up comedy show held inside a functioning barbershop at 174 East 2nd Street in New York City's East Village. The show has been running since 2016 and operates multiple nights per week, Thursday through Saturday.
The format is straightforward: about 40 seats arranged inside the barbershop, a rotating lineup of professional comedians, and no announced lineup. You find out who is performing when the show starts. Shows typically feature five to six comedians doing short sets over roughly 70 minutes with no intermission.
The venue is a real barbershop that cuts hair during the day. Barber chairs stay on the floor. There is no raised stage, and comedians perform just a few feet from the front row.
Lineups have included comedians with credits on Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, SNL, late-night television, and major comedy podcasts. The show has also become a regular stop for touring comics working through new material in a small room.
Live at the Barbershop is produced by Greatest Show Ever, which also operates shows in Philadelphia, Houston, Austin, and Asheville.
What to Expect
■ About 40 seats inside a real, operating barbershop
■ 5–6 comedians doing short sets, roughly 70 minutes total
■ No announced lineup — you find out when the show starts
■ No raised stage — comedians perform a few feet from the front row
■ Doors open 15 minutes before showtime, first come first served
Good to Know
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Duration
~70 minutes, no intermission
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Age policy
21+
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Seating
First come, first served
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Buy TicketsPast Performers
These are some of the comedians who have performed at the show. Lineups are never announced in advance, and past appearances do not guarantee future ones.
Mark Normand
Comedy Central
Shane Gillis
SNL / Gilly and Keeves
Brett Goldstein
Ted Lasso
Hannah Berner
Giggly Squad
Roy Wood Jr.
The Daily Show
Ari Shaffir
This is Not Happening
Andrew Schulz
Brilliant Idiots
Judah Friedlander
30 Rock
Luis J. Gomez
Legion of Skanks
Nimesh Patel
SNL
Emma Willmann
Netflix
Sarah Tollemache
Colbert
Jared Freid
J-Train Podcast
Ardie Fuqua
Comedy Cellar
Francis Ellis
Barstool Sports
Greer Barnes
Chappelle's Show
Corinne Fisher
Guys We F**ked
Vinny Guadagnino
Jersey Shore
Ashley Hesseltine
Girls Gotta Eat
Kelsey Cook
The Tonight Show
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Mark Normand (Comedy Central) Shane Gillis (SNL / Gilly and Keeves) Tim Dillon (Netflix) Taylor Tomlinson (Netflix) Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso) Hannah Berner (Giggly Squad) Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) Ari Shaffir (This is Not Happening) Andrew Schulz (Brilliant Idiots) Judah Friedlander (30 Rock) Joe List (Netflix) Sam Morril (Netflix) Stavros Halkias (Netflix) Adrienne Iapalucci (Netflix) Yamaneika Saunders (Comedy Central) Nate Bargatze (Netflix) Dan Soder (HBO) Jessica Kirson (Netflix) Robert Kelly (Tough Crowd) Dave Attell (Comedy Central) Luis J. Gomez (Legion of Skanks) Nimesh Patel (SNL) Emma Willmann (Netflix) Sarah Tollemache (Colbert) Jared Freid (J-Train Podcast) Ardie Fuqua (Comedy Cellar) Francis Ellis (Barstool Sports) Greer Barnes (Chappelle's Show) Corinne Fisher (Guys We F**ked) Vinny Guadagnino (Jersey Shore) Ashley Hesseltine (Girls Gotta Eat) Kelsey Cook (The Tonight Show)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs?
Lineups are not announced in advance. The show regularly features professional comedians with TV, streaming, and touring credits.
How long is the show?
About 70 minutes with no intermission.
How early should I arrive?
Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. Seating is first come, first served.
Is there an age requirement?
The show is 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bring a valid photo ID.
Can I get a refund?
All ticket sales are final. Contact mia@greatestshowever.com with any questions.
Can I film or record the show?
No recording of any kind. Phones are discouraged during the show.