Quite arguably, the greatest of all-time will make more history as Dave Chappelle will be the first to grace the stage at the new Punch Line Houston Comedy Club on Friday, September 6th, and Saturday, September 7th. His last show in Houston was at Toyota Center. Before that, he did a string of dates at the tiny House of Blues Bronze Peacock Room that sold out in seconds.
Dave Chappelle, who once performed a six-hour set at Punch Line, has called it “the best comedy club in the U.S.A.” will welcome the new 240-seat venue that features an intimate setting, premium seating and a full-service eclectic food and beverage selection. Punch Line Comedy Club will open in the space formerly occupied by the House of Blues Restaurant inside the GreenStreet complex at 1204 Caroline St.
Audiences and performers alike can expect a comedy experience unlike any other at Punch Line Houston.
Amanda Thompsen, Punch Line’s head of comedy operations, said “seeing a comedic icon in this incredibly intimate venue will be a memorable experience for Houston comedy fans.”
Punch Line Comedy Club opened in San Francisco in 1978 and has since been the launching pad for countless comedy legends. The San Francisco stage was the first for many renowned comedians, including Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Ellen DeGeneres, and Drew Carey. The club also hosted early performances by Zach Galifianakis, Amy Schumer, Hannibal Buress, Ali Wong, Bill Burr, Gabriel Iglesias, Aziz Ansari, Marc Maron, John Mulaney, and Margaret Cho before they achieved widespread fame.
Punch Line expanded to Sacramento in 1991, further cementing its reputation with stars like DL Hughley, Chelsea Handler, Bill Bellamy, and Shawn Wayans. In 2016, Punch Line headed to the East Coast with a premier venue in Philadelphia, gaining the respect of local legends and aiding the rise of new talent. The newest addition, Punch Line Houston, is set to open in September 2024 and aims to become a cornerstone of the Texan comedy scene by helping local comedians make their mark and establishing the southern city as a must-stop on national tours.
Comedy is our sport at Punch Line, where the pros may not lift weights heavier than 16 ounces, but they train like athletes. They hone their timing and cadence, practicing tirelessly to ensure their jokes land with expert precision. No matter the city, the goal is always the same at Punch Line Comedy Club: we’ll leave you seeing stars.
Tickets are available now at Live Nation.
