From left, West Side Comedy Club owners Nina and Eugene Ashe, with club booker Gina Savage at the venue on W. 75th Street in Manhattan. Photo: Byron Smith for The Wall Street JournalWant to run a successful comedy club? It’s all about following a few key rules, according to Eugene Ashe, owner of West Side Comedy Club, a new stand-up venue on the New York City scene. At West Side Comedy Club, which hosts a Tuesday talent night, the comics are required to bring 10 patrons. Capitalize on the weekends: Club owners often add a third show on Friday and Saturday nights to take advantage of larger audiences.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 26, 2017 18:45 UTC