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The Standing Room - Comedy Club Tickets

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Comedy Club in Long Island City, NY

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About The Standing Room - Comedy Club

The Standing Room was an intimate comedy club located at 4738 Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, NY 11101. Opened in mid-2015 as a soft reopen to replace the Laughing Devil at the same address, the venue offered a small, intimate showroom with an attached cocktail bar for a compact, up-close comedy experience. While operations ended in 2018, the venue remains a notable part of LIC’s comedy history, hosting performers such as Monroe Martin, Judah Friedlander, Jay Oakerson, and Chris Distefano. If you’re exploring regionally, this page provides background, how to reach the venue, and nearby lodging and dining options to plan future trips to the area.

Since The Standing Room is no longer active, current listings will focus on the venue’s historical layout, accessibility, and the surrounding area. For live comedy in Queens and NYC, consider nearby venues and clubs that continue to bring big acts to intimate spaces. We’ve included convenient transit notes, parking guidance, and affiliate recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants to help you arrange a seamless visit to Long Island City.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 4738 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101 (47-38 Vernon Blvd).
  • Venue type: comedy club with an attached cocktail bar; described as an intimate showroom.
  • Capacity: described as a small, intimate room; Laughing Devil (previous occupant) was about 50 seats, per Time Out (historic reference).
  • Opened: mid-2015 (soft-open in July 2015) replacing the Laughing Devil at the same address.
  • Closed: The Standing Room ceased operations in 2018 (June 30 closure reported); venue status is listed as CLOSED.
  • Transit: nearby 7 train at Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue; walkable from the station.
  • Notable events/hosts: hosted comedians such as Monroe Martin, Judah Friedlander, Jay Oakerson, and Chris Distefano; Sunday free/showcase events like 'Stacked.'
  • Nearby hotels: Vista LIC Hotel (39th Ave area) and The Boro Hotel (27th St) are common nearby options.