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About Comedy Cellar
Thirty-six years. That's how long the original Comedy Cellar in New York City has been selling out every show. The name carries weight in stand-up comedy — it's not a branding exercise, it's a track record. Now the West Coast's first Comedy Cellar location is running nightly at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, bringing the same format that built the legend to Las Vegas.
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Spike's Take
Two shows every night — 7 PM and 9:30 PM. Five headliners each, 15–20 minutes apiece. That's a full night of stand-up for $41. The Rio is off-Strip, which means the crowd skews local and serious about comedy. That's a good thing.
The format is the reason the Cellar has lasted: five rotating headlining comedians, each doing 15 to 20 minutes of their best material, back to back in an intimate 300-seat room. No opening acts running the clock. No padding. Just five professionals doing what they do at a venue built specifically for this kind of show. The lineup changes constantly — established names and rising talent share the bill — which means the room is always running fresh.
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Show Details
Venue
Comedy Cellar at Rio Hotel
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino · 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Show Days & Times
Nightly · Two Shows
7:00 PM and 9:30 PM every night. Verify current schedule before purchasing.
Duration
90 Minutes
Five headliners, 15–20 minutes each. No intermission. Doors open before showtime.
Age Requirement
Ages 18+
This show is strictly for guests 18 and older. No exceptions. Bring a valid photo ID — it will be checked at the door.
What to Wear
Casual
Come as you are. Comedy club crowd — relaxed energy throughout. No dress code.
Photography
No Cameras or Recording
The use of cameras and audio/video devices are strictly prohibited during the show. Smoking is not permitted in the venue.
What to Expect
🎤 Five Headliners, Zero Filler
The Comedy Cellar format is five rotating headlining comedians, each doing 15 to 20 minutes of their best material. Back to back. No opening acts running up the clock, no amateur hour, no padding. You get 90 minutes of actual professionals doing their jobs in front of a room built for exactly this.
🔄 Rotating Lineup
The comics change. That's the point. Established headliners and rising talent rotate through constantly — which means the show you see tonight is different from the one running next week. Check the current lineup before you book, and come back when someone you want to see is on the bill.
🕐 Two Shows Nightly
7 PM and 9:30 PM, every night. Both run the same format — five comics, 90 minutes — but with different lineups. If you want a choice of time or want to see who's on the bill for each show before deciding, both slots are available. The 9:30 PM show tends to run with more edge.
🚫 No Cameras or Recording
The use of cameras and audio/video devices are strictly prohibited during the show. Smoking is not permitted in the venue. Keep devices stowed once the show begins. This is enforced.
Comedy Cellar Seating Chart
Comedy Cellar · Rio Hotel — Select a zone to learn more
VIP · Closest to Stage
Preferred · Main Floor
General Admission · Outer
⭐ Sidekick Pick
The innermost horseshoe of seats directly facing the stage — as close to the performers as the Comedy Cellar gets. VIP puts you inside the action. For a stand-up show, proximity means you catch every expression, every pause, and every crowd work moment in real time. The 300-seat room is intimate enough that VIP feels genuinely close, not just relatively closer.
The middle ring surrounding VIP — the sweet spot in the Comedy Cellar. Close enough to see every reaction on stage, far enough to take in the room as a whole. In a 300-seat venue, Preferred is still a genuinely good seat. Strong sight lines throughout, and the right distance for material to land at full impact. This is where Spike sits.
The outer section wrapping the back and sides of the Comedy Cellar. The room tops out at 300 seats — GA here is still significantly closer than the back of most Las Vegas showrooms. You're watching real stand-up in an intimate club. The distance from the stage is relative and the sightlines hold up throughout.
Frequently Asked
Both shows run the same format — five headliners, 90 minutes — but with different lineups. Check who's on the bill for each show before you decide. As a general rule, the 7 PM show works better for earlier dinners and a fuller evening, while the 9:30 PM show tends to attract a crowd that's already warmed up and wants to run later. Either is a solid choice.
The lineup rotates constantly — that's the Comedy Cellar model. Five headlining comedians per show, each doing 15 to 20 minutes of their best material. The bill includes both established names and rising talent. Check the current schedule before purchasing to see who's running the room the night you want to attend.
Comedy Cellar Las Vegas is strictly 18 and older. No exceptions, no matter how mature they seem. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID — it will be checked at the door. Guests who cannot verify their age will not be admitted.
The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is located just west of the Strip at 3700 W Flamingo Rd — about a 10-minute drive or rideshare from the center of Las Vegas Boulevard. It's not on the Strip itself, but rideshare access is easy and the Rio has its own parking structure on property.
90 minutes with no intermission. Five comedians, 15 to 20 minutes each, back to back. Doors open before showtime — arriving 15 minutes early gives you time to get to your seat before the show starts.
Refunds are available for exceptional circumstances such as the unlikely event that a show cancels. Check the full terms and conditions before purchasing.
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