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The Comedy Store, West Hollywood, CA

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The Comedy Store

8433 Sunset Blvd · West Hollywood, CA

Why you should go…

The Comedy Store opened in April 1972 on the Sunset Strip, founded by Sammy Shore and Rudy De Luca. It occupies the building that was once Ciro's, a Hollywood nightclub that ran from 1940 to 1957. Shows play in three spaces: the Original Room, which began as a 99-seat theater, the 450-seat Main Room added after 1976, and the Belly Room.

  • #comedy club
  • #stand-up comedy
  • #sunset strip
  • #live shows

Good to know

General nightlife guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Doors, showtime, last call

    Three different times, and only one of them is usually on the poster. Check all three.

  • Covers and minimums are normal

    Weekend nights often carry a door charge or a per-person minimum, especially for table seating.

  • Bring ID either way

    Age policies shift by night and by room, so carry it even if you have not been asked in years.

  • Weeknights show the room properly

    Quieter nights are the ones where you can actually hear the band and find a seat.

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