Laughing Buddha Comedy

Cannot recommend them enough. If you are looking for a way to start in comedy, this is the best place. Really helpful teachers and supportive environment all around. Much appreciated.

I walked for 40 mins to get to see comedy standups here but I couldn't find it at the address. It was a building with nany businesses but not laughing buddha on the list. And I tried to call them and no one answered. On their website seems like their address has changed I hope they fix the address if they do that I'll remove my review. I hope next person doesn't get fooled by google map address.
I was lucky though went to a bar nearby for standup comedy and it was fun!

I am a new comic. I went to the Wednesday Feb 15, 2023 (5:30pm) open mic with Laughing Buddha Comedy at Parkside Lounge on the lower east side and I just want to share that both of the hosts were terrific, welcoming and very funny. The audience was super supportive, and there were good vibes all around from the other comics. I didn't know a single person there but by the end of the night I had made new friends and had a wonderful time! I'm looking forward to attending more shows and open mics!

I took Jeff’s intro class because I knew I needed that push to get on stage and work on my material—I’m almost 4 weeks in and I couldn’t be happier with my choice to get started with Laughing Buddha. Jeff gives wonderful feedback. The class size is small, I perform standup in every class (and attend open mics for added practice) and I have grown significantly more disciplined with my performing and writing habits as a result. I think I gained very valuable insight about my own comedic voice as result of this class and Jeff’s feedback—for which I am tremendously grateful. Jeff’s class is a wonderful and supportive place for beginners and amateurs ready to put in the work necessary to refine their material.

Laughing Buddha is a great community for comedians and has awesome classes. I took a 5 week class with comedy pro Pat Dixon (Comedy Central, all over NYC) on crafting a set, and it was a great chance to learn how to strip down your writing. Pat was also awesome because he made himself available beyond the class - we were able to email him audio of our set audio and get some feedback. James, the class assistant was awesome too - always made sure things ran smoothly and had some great feedback to offer to us (also a very funny dude).
The LBC mics are also unparalleled, they are so supportive and actually stick to the rules of no phones/notes in the showroom, and the hosts enforce it! Don't miss the chance to check out their mics or shows.

I have been doing Laughing Buddha Comedy open mics for the past six months. It is a great environment and is as advertised. You can practice your routines, break in new material, and meet other aspiring comedians who will help you along. You will be encouraged and maybe even critiqued. If your stuff is good, you will know it and, if not, you will at least be met with polite quiteness.

Another great feature is the good structure of the open mics. They start on time, there is not favoritism, and you will get exactly the amount of time that you are promised.

Another important feature: you are not allowed to make fun of middle-aged bald guys trying to recapture their dreams of being the next Jonathon Winters (Hey a guy can dream can't he?)

I am a comedy novice and was lucky enough to find out about Laughing Buddha Comedy early on. Jeff Lawrence and the entire staff are wonderful and very supportive. Every open mic that I have attended has been a positive experience as Laughing Buddha fosters an atmosphere of mutual support for comics at all levels.

I have also attended a couple of workshops run by Jeff Lawrence which have been very informative, helpful and most of all, enjoyable. Jeff is a pro and treats all with respect. I highly recommend Laughing Buddha Comedy for anyone with an interest in the stand up world.