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| - Located in the NC Music Factory in the Saloon basement, the Comedy Zone space leaves something to be desired. I feel like to could just feel a lot more upscale than it does.
I bought my husband tickets to see Steve Rannazzisi because we both love the league. Normally we are in the nosebleed so when I had the chance to buy up close and personal tickets for $25 I jumped on them. Our friends even were able to get seats at our table which was cool. When we got there the host showed us to our numbered table which was within arms length of the stage. They have an ordering system similar to Cinebarre where when you want/need service you pull your card up and the waitress will see and help you.
It took a little bit to get a waitress and it was hard to know which one was yours. Once she established that she was ours, however, she was around quite a bit and was very helpful. The drink prices were in line with what I would expect for something like this. Between $10 and $12 for a fru fru mixed drink, and around $4-5 for a beer. We didn't get any food. The guys ordered off menu, being especially fond of Manhattans. My husband asked the waitress how much they were and she said $8-10. They ended up being badly made, and $11, but when you're engrossed in the show, there's nothing to really do about it.
Something I didn't care for was the way the tables were situated. I know this was a popular show but we were crammed in the space, and most of the chairs did not face the stage. I guess if you're eating you have to pick, either to face your food or the comic. I picked the comic but had to turn a weird way to avoid the other people in the audience which gave me a headache by the end of the night.
I thought it was a great time for myself, my husband and our friends. I would love to come back, but would perhaps pick a seat facing the stage (they're all pretty much in prime viewing). Also LOVED getting able to get that close to the comic AND getting to take a picture with him after. Highlight. of. the. night.
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