Upcoming Shows
- Saturday August 16th 06:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- New Talent Showcase
- Come see some hilarious up-and-comers perform alongside our club regulars and headliners. Discover the comedy stars of tomorrow today with our New Talent Showcase!Two-Item Minimum Per Person.
- Saturday August 23rd 06:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- New Talent Showcase
- Come see some hilarious up-and-comers perform alongside our club regulars and headliners. Discover the comedy stars of tomorrow today with our New Talent Showcase!Two-Item Minimum Per Person.
- Saturday September 13th 12:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- CLASS: ADVANCED WEEKEND INTENSIVE WITH EDDIE BRILL
- “You can’t teach someone to be funny, you either have it or you don’t! Yet you can help funny people thrive.”-comedian/producer/writer Eddie BrillIn addition to being an internationally touring comic for forty years, and a frequent host of corporate events, Eddie was the Talent Coordinator for the "Late Show with David Letterman and former creative director/architect of the Great American Comedy Festival.Eddie has also been interviewing the comedy stars for the American Comedy Archives, and producing stand-up comedy specials for major platforms.He has been running a one-of-a-kind workshop around the world since 1998. Eddie facilitates an honest and intense feedback session which highlights the key elements towards gaining the insight and understanding necessary in developing and retooling your work. Both verbally and most importantly, non-verbally.The strength of this kind of workshop is how we learn so much about ourselves from the feedback we share and hearing the perceptions of others.For the first time, Eddie will be running a “comedy camp.”An intensive two-day weekend of workshopping and a show a week later with an audience.This once-in-a-lifetime experience is reserved for those with stage experience and the yearning to be the best at what we do.Session Schedule: Saturday, Sept 13th, pm – 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, Sept 14th, 12 pm – 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubPerformance date*:Sunday, September 14th, 7 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubStudent Testimonials:"Just wanted to thank you for a great workshop yesterday.Your feedback was really helpful, incredibly encouraging, and lifted my spirit!I really really appreciated it. I feel extra motivated to keep putting in the work.”"Just wanted to reach out and thank you again for doing your workshop. I had a great time and learned a lot. It was very cool to see other comedians and help them with their bits while also getting a lot of great feedback on my own set."About Eddie Brill: Eddie Brill is a well respected and very funny stand up comedian here in the USA and abroad.For seventeen years, he worked on The Late Show with David Letterman. He was the audience warm-up and for eleven of those years he was the Stand Up Comedy Talent Coordinator. Eddie has taped more than 100 TV shows in six different countries, including ten appearances on The Late Show and on an Emmy nominated episode of the FX hit series, “Louie.”He has been seen in many films including, “30 Years To Life” with Tracy Morgan. A 3-time MAC award winner for Outstanding Male Comic in NYC, Eddie was the architect and Creative Director of The Great American Comedy Festival which honors Johnny Carson in his hometown of Norfolk, NE.Along with Norman Lear, Eddie helped create the comedy writing program at Emerson College in Boston.He has hosted his own podcasts and is now the interviewer for the American Comedy Archives.Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reasonPlease note end times are subject to change based on class size.Students enrolled in classes are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy ClubGraduation shows must have at least 20 tickets sold in order to move forward, FUNY Standup & West Side Comedy Club reserve the right to cancel the show up to four (4) hours prior to start time if there is not a large enough audience.Students will receive a recording of their set from the graduation showPlease be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling subject to change
- Sunday September 14th 07:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- SHOW: Eddie Brill & Friends
- Join Eddie Brill and friends for a night of laughs.Don't miss your chance to see the stars of tomorrow.Two Item Minimum Required Per Person
- Monday September 15th 06:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- CLASS: Comedy 101 with Becky Veduccio
- PRICE: $375 includes one 45 minute private zoom coaching session plus additional zoom sessions for $50 during workshop only.SHOW: Saturday, November 8th, 6:00PMDESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to try stand-up but didn’t know where to start?Are you a veteran comic whose jokes aren't consistent? Need editing? Do you need a safe space to work out new material?This 6-week course will review basic writing and performance techniques including how to source material, edit jokes, and shape your set. You will learn mic technique, crowd work, act outs, characters, and comedy show etiquette (it's a thing!). This course provides a fun, supportive environment for you to explore your material and find your authentic comedic voice.The workshop concludes with a show at West Side Comedy Club, providing students the opportunity to perform their 5-minute set in front of a live audience. Please note: Final performances are recorded and are subject to be used on our social media platforms. TESTIMONIALS:"By the end of the first coaching session, Becky had helped me write one full-fledged bit that has transformed my set. Since working with Becky, I’ve been able to perform a new 15 min set that has taken my stand-up to the next level. She had a clear and organized method to her writing process that made it easy."- Libbie H."Becky saved my comedy life! She is the first responder of comedy!"- Rich S."Becky is more than a coach - she is a cheerleader and ever a great support system."- Gerri N."The tips Becky gave were TREMENDOUSLY helpful and I remember having a few 'Becky was right!' moments during the first show."- Ed L."I had my class show and killed! Beyond my wild expectations!"- Richard G."Becky is a master of relatable comedy. Sharp, hilarious, and might just be more effective than therapy!"- Heather B."Becky Veduccio is a walking entertainment Swiss Army Knife."- Larry M.Session schedule: Monday, September 15th, 6:30pm – 9: 30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSKIP September 22nd - Rosh HashanahMonday, Septeber 29th, 6:30pm – 9: 30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, October 6th, 6:30pm – 9: 30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSKIP Monday, October 13th - Indigenous People's DayMonday, October 20th, 6:30pm – 9: 30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, October 27th, 6:30pm – 9: 30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, November 3rd, 66:30pm – 9: 30 pm, at West Side Comedy Club*Depending on the number of students, class time may change. Performance date: Saturday, November 8th, @ 6 pm at West Side Comedy ClubPolicies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reasonPlease note end times are subject to change based on class size.Graduation shows must have at least 20 tickets sold in order to move forward, FUNY Standup & West Side Comedy Club reserve the right to cancel the show up to four (4) hours prior to start time if there is not a large enough audience.Students will receive a recording of their set from the graduation show for free if they bring at least four guests. Otherwise, a $25 fee will apply.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling subject to change
- Sunday October 19th 02:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- CLASS: Beyond The Basics with Brian Scott McFadden, a 6-week class
- Details :This Advanced 6-week course will focus on writing techniques, stage presence, and help you continue to hone your unique comedy voice. Every week you will have the opportunity to get onstage and receive feedback in order to level-up your 5-minute set.The class concludes with a show at West Side Comedy Club, providing students the opportunity to perform onstage in front of a live audience, and receive a professional recording of their set (please note recordings are subject to be used on our social media platforms).All of our instructors are working comics themselves with credits to their name; they are able to speak directly to the industry as it is today. About Brian Scott McFadden: Brian Scott McFadden is an actor and comedian who has been doing stand up comedy for over 25 years. He has performed all over the world & appears regularly in clubs all over NYC. He has been seen on Late Night With David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Star Search as well as MTV, Comedy Central. He has voiced many animated characters in movies like Ice Age 2 & Robots as well as providing the voice of the Honey Nut Cheerio Bee, the M&M Peanut and the Serta Mattress Sheep.Session Schedule: Sunday, October 19th, 2 pm – 4 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, October 26th, 2 pm – 4 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, November 9th, 2 pm – 4 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, November 16th, 2 pm – 4 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, November 23rd, 2 pm – 4 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, December 30th, 2 pm – 4 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubGraduation date*:Sunday, December 7th 07:00PM, at West Side Comedy Club Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Must have extensive comedy knowledge for this class. Beginners not allowed.Please note end times are subject to change based on class size.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling subject to change
- Saturday November 8th 06:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- SHOW: Becky Veduccio's Newcomers
- For the last 6 weeks group of comics have been working with Becky Veduccio developing their skills as comedians and working on 5-minute sets. Come have a laugh with them and celebrate their hard work! Two Item Minimum Required Per Person
- Sunday December 7th 07:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- Brian Scott McFadden's Catch A Rising Star
- For the last 6-weeks, these comics have been working with Brian Scott McFadden to advance their skills as comedians and polish their 5-minute sets. Come have a laugh with them and celebrate their hard work!