It goes without saying that New York City is one of the comedy capitals of the world. Stand-up superstars who've gotten their starts here include Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, Chris Rock and Louis C.K., to name a few, not to mention those international comedic touchstones like Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld. Big shots aside, the city's got plenty of stand-up clubs, improv theaters and experimental troupes to keep you engaged seven nights a week, and while there are some tourist traps to avoid (we're looking at you, Broadway Comedy Club) there are still a lot of great venues to
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