Gothamist: Rififi to Close, the Laughter Dies Tonight!

Potosi

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:51:28 -0500

Agreed, the place was never as good after it was remodeled. But still, it's a big hit to the world of comedy in New York. RIP Mo Pitkin's, Comedy Village, Rififi's... what's next?

HellsYeah

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:01:21 -0500

LandLords are scum. 1z

KiljoyWasHere

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:51:59 -0500

I used to go on Mondays for bad horror movies. After they remodeled the place about two years back they killed the good vibe they had going. Haven't been back since.

sinisterteashop

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:53:16 -0500

I have to agree that I'm happy to see it close. It survived because of its liquor license. One drunken asshole is the same as another.

cucarachita

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:34:55 -0500

Eh, that place was cramped and had bugs, was not crazy about it. The people who performed there were good, though.

bornbrednewyorker

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:24:24 -0500

What a shame, that was a nice space.

TheKlaus

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:17:00 -0500

.... Greg Johnson, Joe Mande, Noah Garfinkle, John Gemberling, Neil Casey, Chris Gethard also added ....

neckbeard

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:07:35 -0500

eugene mirman, john mulaney and more will be there tonight.

Gwinny

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:52:15 -0500

....annnnd another comedy venue bites the dust. Where are people supposed to go for downtown comedy in Manhattan nowadays!? And don't say "Comix" which is pretty much the Wal-Mart of comedy... they banish the best comedians to the stage near the bathrooms in the basement, for chrissakes...