Katz’s Delicatessen has seen its fair share of hungry New Yorkers, celebrity sightings and late-night sandwich decisions. Now, the legendary Lower East Side institution is getting ready to serve up something besides pastrami: punchlines.
Underground Overground Comedy (@comedyuo) is bringing its fifth annual comedy show back to iconic Katz’s Delicatessen, turning one of New York City’s most recognizable food destinations into a stage for laughs. Because if there’s one thing New Yorkers love almost as much as a towering pastrami sandwich, it’s having something to laugh about while they digest it.
Katz’s Gets the Last Laugh
Katz’s, the legendary deli on Houston Street, has been a New York institution since 1888. Famous for its enormous sandwiches, old-school atmosphere and starring role in When Harry Met Sally, the restaurant is practically a celebrity in its own right.
But for one special occasion, the spotlight shifts from the cutting counter to the comedy lineup. Underground Overground Comedy is returning for its fifth annual show, bringing its blend of underground comedy culture and quintessential New York character to a venue that has seen just about everything.
There’s something perfectly downtown about the pairing. Katz’s is unapologetically old-school, while Underground Overground Comedy brings a contemporary comedy sensibility to the mix. The result? A night that promises to be as New York as it gets — no reservation at a trendy members-only club required.
Comedy With a Side of Pastrami
The fifth annual edition also gives the event a milestone feel, cementing its return to one of the city’s most storied settings. In a town where venues come and go faster than the latest viral restaurant, finding a home at Katz’s is a pretty memorable way to keep the laughs coming.
For New Yorkers looking for an alternative to the usual comedy-club circuit, this is one downtown event worth watching.
After all, at Katz’s, the sandwiches are legendary. On comedy night, the jokes get their turn.
Underground Overground Comedy returns to Katz’s for its fifth annual show. Keep an eye on @comedyuo for event details and updates.
