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Comedy Cellar Owner Reveals All!

What it takes to build and run the most prestigious comedy club in the world

Noam Dworman owns the Comedy Cellar, the iconic New York comedy club that turns away 20,000 fans per week.

Today, the greatest comedians in the world like Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Louis CK, and Bill Burr pop in at the cellar regularly to test new material and refine their craft before taking it to the world.

Comedy Cellar, Where Past and Present Meet - The New York Times

In this episode, Noam pulls back the curtain on his comedy empire and reveals:

  • How he built the Comedy Cellar into a legendary institution

  • The rigorous standards comics must meet to perform at the Cellar

  • The unique culture that makes the Cellar an irreplaceable launching pad for comedy

  • His history as owner of the iconic New York music venue Cafe Wha?

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