the comic's comic: The end of Invite Them Up

February 28, 2008

The end of Invite Them Up

After six years, and after creating a new home for the so-called "alt-comedy" scene in New York City's East Village, Invite Them Up called it a night. Hosts Bobby Tisdale and Eugene Mirman will go their separate ways. And who knows what's next. Let's take a moment to reflect.

Invite Them Up RIP
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Time of death: 11:51 p.m., Feb. 27. 2008.

Of course, all of the comedians who performed, from Tisdale and Mirman to Jim Gaffigan, Mike Birbiglia, Todd Barry, Demetri Martin, Jon Glaser, Jon Benjamin, Chelsea Peretti, Craig Baldo, Kristen Schaal, and everyone who performed Monday and Tuesday, will still be performing around NYC. And Rififi will still be open. But Invite Them Up is done. And comedians, bloggers, photographers and fans packed the joint, feeling a bit nostalgic already.

Feb 28, 2008 1:02:13 PM | Bobby Tisdale, Eugene Mirman

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