Out with the Old and In with the New…

The blizzard of 2010 did not put a damper on the New Year’s celebration at Laugh Lounge nyc.  Although the streets remained unshoveled for days, crowds still braved the weather to see live comedy.  True New Yorkers, hard core Europeans  and Australians all drank heartily to overcome the cold with laughter.  I’m happy to say that only one show was cancelled which is amazing given the snow drifts of twelve to eighteen inches.  Kudos to my staff who worked double time to cover the others snow bound or on holiday.

Thanks to Val Scott and Estee at the Comedy Cellar for inviting Masavia and V to their seasonal party on Dec. 28.  Their hospitality was greatly appreciated and it was a good time.  It had been a while since I had seen Ben Bailey of Cash Cab and it was great to find out that he’s a proud dad again.  Keith Robinson corralled comics to the floor but Jessica Kirson andTed Alexandro needed no invitation. 

On our big New Year’s Eve show regulars Marc Theobald and Ruperto Vanderpool shared their good news.  Marc will be a dad for the first time and Rup will be appearing in an off Broadway play flexing his acting muscles.  No doubt his high energy will propel him to fame.  I’m wishing them both lots of luck.

Speaking of theatre, I’m thrilled that Bill Santiago will  continue to develop his one man show, The Funny of Latin Dance at the Laugh Lounge in January and February with an early showtime of 6:30pm. 

In other news in December the Beauty and Essex Pawn Shop/Restaurant opened just opposite the club.  Yes, word is that there will be a real actual pawn shop in the front with a trendy restaurant in the back.  Hey, I guess you can get rid of unwanted gifts and have dinner and drinks.  I haven’t been but I love Chris Dos Santos’ Stanton Social so I will no doubt enjoy the new hot spot. 

Wishing you all health, happiness and posperity in the new year.

Big Kiss!

Delilah