Last fall, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater's new East Village club, UC Beast, opened with a party that included Amy Poehler (the most famous co-founder of UCB) on emcee duties and Fugazi's Ian MacKaye as a special guest. Although it might have seemed odd to see one of the funniest comics in America next to the serious king of DIY, it's this blend of side-splitting laughs with a scrappy, independent spirit that has made the club a welcome addition to the comedy scene. The refurbished... More »
