When it comes to famous(ly small) stand-up comedy hot spots, New York City’s Comedy Cellar tops just about every list of significance. After all, Jon Stewart joined Louis C.K. at the venue before his final Daily Show taping, Tracy Morgan did some of his first post-accident stage work there, and former Chappelle’s Show host Dave Chappelle loves to troll audiences with impromptu celebrity-filled performances. Like the one he and fellow comic Chris Rock pieced together this past Saturday night.
Per Brooklyn Vegan, comedian Von Decarlo and many other unsuspecting audience members flooded social media with images and posts about the event, which began with Chappelle and Rock’s surprise stand-up show. As Van Decarlo explained in the first of many Instagrams, the two were subsequently joined by Master of None star Aziz Ansari for a comedy trio.
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Not to be outdone by the Parks and Recreation alum, Chappelle and Rock’s shenanigans were then expanded by musician John Mayer, who “hit the stage after running several blocks to get his guitar.” Along with jazz pianist Cory Henry, the super group mixed comedy and music for a show that ended up lasting several hours. Not that anyone who was lucky enough to be there minded:
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Honestly, it was probably just an excuse for Chappelle and Mayer to relive this bit of comedy gold from Chappelle’s Show:
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(Via Brooklyn Vegan)