Times Square Arts Center

I went to see Naked Holidays 2012, which is in the Roy Arias Stage IV, and runs until the end of December.

I really enjoyed this show.
The sketches are all funny, topical, seasonally appropriate and brilliantly performed by a highly talented company. The hosts, Kara Addington and Jesse Gabriel tie the whole show together
The music and dance were excellent! The ballet solo by Meridith Szalay in the final sketch is especially worthy of mention.
The nudity was tasteful, and was always artistically relevant.
Perhaps not the show for the easily offended, but if you’re looking for a joyful, irreverent, bawdy romp performed by a first rate cast who obviously believe in and enjoy the show then I warmly recommend Naked Holidays 2012 to all my New York friends.

The show was free for military so I can’t say I was ripped off, but the show kind of sucked. I’ve never been a fan of any comedian that builds their routines off of sex and race jokes. Most of the comics came off as creepy old perverts and old school bigots. I wouldn’t come back even for free and there is a two drink minimum even for pay seats. Avoid at all costs.

My husband and I were in NYC for the weekend and went to 2 different shows. One was at the laugh lounge and another at the laugh fActory.‘in prices to laughing laugh lounge was definitely. I definitely would have NOT paid for the those tickets or will choice to go again. Disappointed.

Wow! What a bunch of crooks!!!
Here’s the story:
As two tourists (who have visited NYC several times before) are walking through times square, we got stopped by an annoying guy with a sign that says «comedy central.» A friend of mine had given me a tip before leaving Miami to always try out a comedy show one of these people in Times Square advertise. So my boyfriend and I listened to the guy’s shpeel. This is how the crook sold the store:
The guy from Sex and The City will be at this Comedy show on Saturday night at 10:30, it’s a live taping for Showtime!!! Also, do you guys watch True Blood? That guy will be there too! You guys will love this. Also, have you seen White boys can’t jump, a guy from that show will be a comedian there too!
Even though my boyfriend and I were extremely sketched out, we decided to give it a chance. We purchased the tickets at went to the show.
They said they would be sitting as early as 9:45 PM. so we got there at that time. They didn’t let us until 10:30!!! Then once you enter the main room, there’s a hostess that asks how many are you with?
«2″.
Sit here. Ummm, Wtf??? No ma’am we will not sit in the front. In a Comedy show, NO ONE should be forced to sit up there. So we got our way and were eventually seated towards the middle of the showroom.
Before the show starts, a server comes out and explains there is a two drink minimum. I tell her that we don’t drink. So she says“okay» don’t worry, here are our nonalcoholic drinks. We order two bottles of water, a ginger ale, and a Shirley temple (we were on a budget.) Warning: The prices are not listed on the menu,
Then, the show starts.
The only way I can describe what came next is one word:
S**tshow !!!
It was horrible. The comedians told VERY RACIST crude jokes that we did not find funny at all. They insulted different religions in excess. We have an open mind and love REAL COMEDY CLUB such as The Improv or The Laugh Factory, so we know what REAL funny material sounds like.
This was not funny — point, blank, period.
Moreover, none of the comedians were there that night that the original annoying salesman from Times Square promised. Douche!
**AND, the door was not shut during the show, so you heard people walking by talking and screaming from a drag show next door!!** WTF?! close the door, we paid for these tickets!
So we sit around till’ the last comedian and ask for our check, $ 30.67 !!! REMIND YOU: we only got four non-​alcoholic beverages. Two of which were bottles of water. WOWWW!!! $ 6 per bottle of water. F**king crooks!!!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST:
We were so upset after paying our bill that we decided to leave the show early. When we were walking out the door a bouncer stopped us and said «where’s your red ticket?» I’m like wtf? What are you talking about?
«A red ticket indicated you have paid.»
I said sir, I just paid $ 30.67 for ginger ale and water, I paid cash, and am leaving early because you all are crooks. He still didn’t let us leave. Trying to keep us hostage!!! About a minute went by and his coworker went to go ask the server if we had paid, the bouncer d**k let us leave.
This was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at a bar, club, comedy club, or any other entertainment establishments. Every single person even thinking about going to this place should avoid it like the plague!!!
This was absolutely awful!

I’ve walked past this place more times in the past 10 years than I could count and on a whim we went to a show when those ticket seller guys started to chat with us on the street.
It was a funny show, definitely not the funniest, some comedians better than others, but definitely a fun experience. I felt like some of the comedians were repeating jokes or heckling the same people in the audience as the previous comedian. Not very original.
Also the guy who sold us the tickets and/​or the guys at the door gave us a run down of the comedians and I feel like a lot of the selling points or their description of the comedians were quotes of jokes the comedians later made in the show which leads me to believe they repeat a lot jokes.
All in all we had fun

So I’m walking through Times Square, and it’s cold out. I’m obviously trying not to make eye contact with anyone and moving as swiftly as possible, when someone says something funny to me. I don’t remember what it was, but it was funny enough that I bought two tickets for $ 20 total to a comedy show that was starting in 20 minutes. Face value was $ 20 each, but this is a last-​minute attempt at filling seats. 2 drink minimum.
I look over at the lady, both of us nursing small buzzes and figure what the heck? It’s Friday night. I haven’t done anything spontaneous in hours.
This place is cheesy, but in an entertaining way. The ticket guys heckle you (saying they don’t accept these tickets anymore), the acts on stage heckle you (especially if you sit in the front and/​or middle), pretty much anyone heckles you for a laugh. The crowd was what you’d expect for Times Square. Half foreigners, and half quasi-​ghetto.
Not all of the acts were amazing, but each was good for a few cheap laughs. A couple guys were pretty funny.
2 drink minimum. Prices aren’t crazy. Yeah, it’s $ 6 for a soda but it’s $ 7 for a Coors Light or $ 8 for a Heineken. You might as well splurge.
Pro Tip: They automatically add 18% to every bill for gratuity. They note this in small print on the break-​down but not on the receipt that you sign.

From the moment I walked in, I could tell something was off. It’s a motley crew working the TSAC. They didn’t seem to know what to make of the drag show we were seeing. But all that could have been overlooked, had it not been for the NYPD raid that took place ¾ of the way into the show. Allegedly they’ve been serving to minors on a regular basis and were promptly closed for business. Unfortunately we were asked to evacuate and missed the end of the show. But on the bright side, one of the staffers wished us a Happy Holidays on the way out. Yikes. Methinks not.

RSVP for tickets for NY’s Top Secret Halloween Party. This was the apparently the secret location? I don’t know why it was under wraps, it was definitely a waste of time and money. Upon entering this secret location, the meeting place was across the street in front of the Halloween Costume store where a hostess guides you to the location. We waited in the cold for close to 30 mins. to be squish into a run down theatre. Thank goodness for not reserving VIP tables! I would had happily given my time and money to Webster’s Hall instead of the so-​called «happening» party. I figured the city is the place to be for halloween. I was disappointed to find that Top Secret events did not hold up to that promise! Reg cash bar admission was $ 30, drinks were free for the first 2 hours. Afterwards, 2 for 1 drinks/​beers were $ 8 & specialty drinks were $ 12.
There were about 2 separate rooms with DJ’s that even left the room in the middle of spinning the mixes. Talk about a crappy event… this is how bad it turned out! Eventually an empty room turned into a floodgate of crowds, mixed with sweat and heat, and bad dancing. Even the drinks did not hold up. And only one bartender tending an entire crowd the whole night for 2 separate rooms!!! Total disbelief. And no coat check! My favorite Burberry scarf was lost among piles of coats tossed around the seating lounge. The bathrooms were horrendous! This will definitely be my only and last time attending any «TOP SECRET EVENTS». Lesson learned-I’ll stick with my local & reg venue next year!

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I HATE THIS PLACE with a passion! it was my first and LAST time!
I went to a Halloween party with friends last night; the line wrapped around the Duane Reade, there was a separate line for men and women and everyone waited about 45 – 60 mins just to get in! Did I mention that it was freezing outside and all the girls with skimpy costumes were freezing their asses off? so you have a bunch of disgruntled patrons standing outside in the cold when there is NO reason why there should be an hour wait to get in. And once you’re inside there’s another 15 – 20 mins wait just for COAT CHECK!!! since there is no line and it’s like a mob scene just getting your stuff checked in
As if that wasn’t bad enough, the girl who checked my coat charged me $ 6 instead of $ 3 because I was wearing layers (thin fleece under a thin wool peacoat) and she charged it as TWO items. I’m surprised she didn’t charge to hang up my scarf…
Oh and the BEERS are $ 8 a pop. PASS!!!
Overall, FAIL!!!

Been to this location a few times for events that i was working with on the production end of. First day decent interactions, then 2^nd and 3^rd were not very good and wouldn’t go there again as far a production goes. Parties not to bad, but there are so many better locations! It’s NYC!

The place is really big, but it’s definitely not the place for clubbing. Once you enter the art center, you can walk up the stairs and there would be a place for you to relax and hang out with your friends. The first dance floor is not as big as the second dance floor. Overall, it depends on what you’re coming here for. If you’re going there for a show, it may be what you’re looking for.

Been to this place 3 times now to see the Friday or Saturday comedy show. Each time, I’ve been left rolling on the ground laughing! For about $ 20 a ticket and two drinks (they are expensive so I typically stick with beer ;)), you get to see 5 – 6 comics. My favorite is Bobby Johnson — THIS DUDE IS HILARIOUS! Tickets can be bought in advance online but we’ve always just bought them at the door. There’s usually a 10:30 and 12:30 show. The place itself is a little old and hoodish so don’t go in here dressed to impress because you’ll be wasting a good outfit! LOL. The show is definitely worth a trip if you’re looking for a little stress relieving, low-​key and fun option after a long work week.

I came here for the Black and Light Ball (Disorient and Kostume Kult) and had an awesome time. There are multiple rooms with different types of music and ample breathing room, except maybe in the hallways. And, if you can believe it, there are enough bathrooms, too. You felt like you were you in a black light maze; obviously the party goers made the experience doubly rad. I had some issues with the drinks, but I think that wasn’t through the venue, and overall I would say this was a perfect venue for such a party.

Came here for a black and white party. It was… amazing. The whole venue was converted into one giant rave. It was probably the biggest party (by square foot) that I’ve ever gone to. There were probably no fewer than 7 dance floors, and it was absolutely filled with people. Everyone had face paint and all kinds of glowy things. I would guess that lots of people were under the influence of illicit substances.
This is probably not the usual kind of thing that happens at Times Square Arts Center… but apparently it does happen.

I always love to have a good laugh. This was my second time in NYC to go to a comedy club. My first time was at the New York Comedy Club on 241 E. 24^th ST.
My friend and I really enjoyed ourselves here, most of the comediens were funny and my favorite of the night was Bobbi Johnson. There was a total of 6 comediens, and only one really disappointed me.
The other thing that disappointed me was the price of the drinks. To access the club, we had to pay $ 10.00 each, which is no big deal, but a glass of coke to cost $ 6.00, that’s just ridiculous.
I will definitely go back in this club since I got a free admission ticket to come back on another day to enjoy more comediens.

You know those live comedy shows where you’re afraid to sit in the front row or else the comedian du jour will blow up your spot and humiliate you to no end? Times Square Arts Center’s one of those venues.
I’ve seen shows at TSAC twice, the first time back in the day when it was the Laugh Factory. This time, the venue looked like a ghetto version of my memory. (Can’t really complain though when there’s 2-​for-​1 tickets = $ 10 each.) And easy to get lost in too — it’s like a carnival maze trying to navigate the exit /​bar /​bathrooms. The amenities could use some sprucing up.
The performers of the night definitely picked on anyone that was willing to make eye contact (ie not me). This show was way more raunchy than the first show I saw a few years back. I would think twice about coming with family members unless you’re cool discussing dong’s and vag’s and how you and your bf get down in bed. (And if you really are cool with discussing that with your family then I’d question your incestuous relations.)
I felt so bad for the lone family sitting in the front row who the host made fun of numerous times, to the point where it was obnoxious. I’m surprised someone didn’t punch the host in the face.
If you want a cheap, alternative night to drinking and bar hopping I’d recommend TSAC. But make sure to go sans family, and ask for deals and recommended performers first. There’s a 2 drink minimum: alcoholic beverages range from $ 8-​$ 14. FYI — I didn’t feel like drinking so got 2 diet cokes, which they charged $ 6 for, EACH!!! If I had known, I would’ve just gotten a beer.

New York City is without a doubt the best place to be… for people who wants to pursue their passion for acting and singing… Incredible talents that mesmerized us on BROADWAY!!! Billed as theMost beautiful city in the world! «…of course London and Paris won’t agree to that… A playground for people who wants to make it big .in arts, music, acting, fashion, comedy, dancing… in other words… BROADWAY here I come!!!
Times Square Arts Center located right in heart of the theatre district .is a stepping stone. .Each room is a stage .with character actor and actresses… comedy skits., magic plays… lessons in dancing… singing…all at a fraction of a cost… a showcase of talents. all trying to make it in Broadway… It’s amazing how many talents there are in these small theaters… One has to start somewhere… Its unbelievable how many aspiring actors and actresses there are… One thing is certain… Before you make it big on Broadway… there are the „Off Broadway shows.“…and the „Off.Off Broadway shows“ as well… then the little theaters…
Eran & I went to see a show in the litle theatre here here last Saturday and it was hilarious… The characters in the show kept us all in stiches… from start to finish. all of a sudden I was a little girl again enjoying the .“Echoes of Enchantment» .sure enchanted us all with the wonderful world of magic… I would go back there again in a heartbeat… Entrance fee was $ 10.00 …very very affordable. and that includes 2 drinks… you have a choice of soda, snapple or beer… Certainly a nice way to spend an evening without burning a hole in your pocket with the price of a Broadway show…
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