Rough Cut Comedy is produced by comedian Karla Watkins, who’s been curating shows for a few years now (including the long-running Friday Classics), this new monthly series at The Grisly Pear Midtown is all about keeping it loose and letting you peek behind the curtain. It’s a space for some of the best comics in the world to try out new jokes, test wild ideas, and show you what comedy looks like before it’s polished for TV. No pressure, no perfection—just raw, hilarious, in-progress material from world-class comedians known for captivating crowds with their wit and originality.
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The Grisly Pear Midtown is the newest upscale addition to the Pear family! The club features an insider look at the best NYC has to offer just steps from Times Square. Expect comedians you've seen on HBO, Comedy Central, Netflix, Late Night TV, and more, plus the hottest rising comedians on the scene.
Past comedians include Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, Stavros Halkias, Chanel Ali, Emma Willman, Ian Fidance, Derek Gaines, Tony Woods, Marcus Monroe, Isabel Hagen, Nathan Macintosh, Jay Jurden, Caitlin Peluffo, Eva Evans, Geoffrey Asmus, Eagle Witt, Gina Brillon, Dan St. Germain, Mike Cannon, Vannessa Jackson, Sergio Chicon, Gianmarco Soresei, Joe DeVito, Brendan Sagalow, Carmen Lagala, Che Durena, Alex Carabaño, LeClerc Andre, Chloe Radcliffe, Aaron Berg and more.
The Grisly Pear Midtown features a full kitchen serving a Mexican-inspired bar menu, including tacos, burgers, and fresh donuts. Additionally the bar has everything from classic beers to our signature cocktail, the Fiery Scotsman. Each show requires a two item minimum purchase in addition to your ticket, or you can skip the show and dine without a ticket in our restaurant area.