Comedy Connection   

Voted "Best Comedy Club in the Country" by USA Today and "Boston's Best Comedy Club" by the Improper Bostonian, the Comedy Connection is Boston's premier venue when it comes to top-notch stand-up. Regular appearances by Frank Santos, "the R-rated hypnotist," local morning DJ Steve Sweeney, Paul Nardizzi from NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," as well as superstar national acts mean you?re always guaranteed a good time. This Faneuil Hall staple, however, does have its plusses and minuses. Be sure to get there early for prime seating or reserve one in advance and if you show up late and you're stuck in the nosebleed section. Even once you're seated, getting a drink as you're wedged in like sardines can be a tricky (and expensive) proposition. With ticket prices between $12 and $30 and a somewhat overpriced drink selection, a lame act on stage can easily make for a tough night out. Thankfully, the comedians that blow through this place usually have their game face on. This is the place where the greats came to sow their oats: Chris Rock, Dane Cook, Pauly Shore, Rosie O'Donnell, Dennis Miller, Margaret Cho, Jon Stewart, Damon Wayans, George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer - the list goes on for miles and the greats have a habit of swinging back here to pay their respects, so the price tag and the cramped corners always seem worth it.