In today’s world, people can no longer rely on court jesters to check meals for poison or retell Hamlet as a family comedy. Enjoy the versatility of more contemporary performers with today’s GrouponLive deal: for $19, you get a comedy outing for two to a New York Comedy Club show of your choice (up to a $64 value). The package includes:

• Two cover charges for a comedy show (a $20 value each on weekends, a $15 value each on weeknights)
• Two drink vouchers for alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages (up to a $12 value each)<p>

At New York Comedy club, standup and improv mingle in a schedule of regular weekly shows, with local comics and visiting talent alike stopping in to share humor honed on Comedy Central, HBO, and BET. Staples of the intimate venue include Still Funny Saturdays, a comedy showcase that has featured Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Damon Wayans in its 23-year history. Alternatively, the SuperEgo Comedy Showcase invites a rotating crew of local jokesters to display their prowess at standup, improv, musical comedy, and advanced Freudian analysis. With only 52 seats in the house, audiences grab intimate views of comedians’ face-contorting impressions and self-spinning bow ties while sipping on frozen cocktail specialties from the bar. New York Comedy Club’s cover prices fluctuate throughout the week, so buyers should plan ahead to get the best deal.