McCue's Comedy Club Celebrates 5 Years of Laughs!
McCue's Comedy Club Celebrates 5 Years of Laughs
During COVID, comedian Jim McCue was having a cheeseburger at the world-famous Roundabout Diner when he noticed something unusual. The diner was feeding people and had even hired a musician to entertain guests under a tent in the parking lot.
Jim asked, "Have you ever considered doing comedy in the tent?"
At the time, comedians were performing at drive-in movie theaters, so it didn't seem like the craziest idea in the world.
The answer was no.
However, the diner owner had another idea.
"You can't do comedy in the tent, but you can perform in the function room. The only catch is that because of social distancing, we can't have more than 42 people inside."
Jim replied, "First of all, I doubt we'll get more than eight people.
And so it began.
Sometimes there were a dozen audience members. Sometimes there were all 42. Comedy fans traveled from New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts just for the chance to laugh together during a strange and uncertain time.
The comedians loved the intimate room, the great diner food, and the opportunity to swap road stories while wondering if this was the end of comedy civilization as we knew it.
A year later, the shows were still going strong. Jim approached his sister Helen DiMarzio, Director of the Boston Comedy Festival, about turning the series into a permanent comedy club.
They tossed around dozens of possible names.
Finally, Helen said, "Why don't we just call it McCue's Comedy Club?"
Five years later, that's exactly what it is.
On Friday, June 20, McCue's Comedy Club will celebrate 5 years of great comedians, great audiences, and great diner food—a combination that has proven to be a match made in comedy heaven.
Jim McCue will headline the anniversary show, joined by special guest comedians from the club's history who will stop by to share stories and laughs.
There may even be a birthday cake.
We hope you'll join us for the celebration.
Friday, June 20
McCue's Comedy Club at the Roundabout Diner
580 Portsmouth Traffic Circle, Portsmouth, NH
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Come help us celebrate five years of laughs, friendship, and proving that sometimes the best ideas begin with a cheeseburger.
McCue's Comedy Club
McCue's Comedy Club is a premier, intimate stand-up comedy venue in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, bringing national headliners and top comedians from Boston, New York, and beyond to the Seacoast.
Founded by comedian Jim McCue and Boston Comedy Festival Director Helen DiMarzio, the club has become known for presenting nationally touring comedians in an up-close setting where audiences are never more than 60 feet from the stage.
The Roundabout Diner – A beloved Seacoast institution offering great food and an intimate showroom atmosphere.
McCue's Comedy Club regularly features performers seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, SiriusXM, Dry Bar Comedy, and major comedy festivals throughout North America.
For tickets and upcoming shows, visit McCuesComedyClub.com.
