Catch a Rising Star (comedy clubs)
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Catch a Rising Star is a chain of comedy clubs, founded in New York City in December 1972 and owned by Rick Newman.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It has since spread to other areas, such as Las Vegas and New Jersey. It is currently owned by Suzy Yengo Esq.
The original club in New York City was notable for its role in starting the careers of many famous singers and comedians,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> many of whom enjoyed later success in television, theater and film. Among these are: Gilbert Gottfried, Pat Benatar,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Billy Crystal,<ref name="bigcity">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Robin Williams,<ref name="huffpo">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Bill Maher,<ref name="huffpo"/> Joy Behar,<ref name="huffpo"/> Jerry Seinfeld,<ref name="huffpo"/> Andy Kaufman,<ref name="bigcity"/> Richard Belzer,<ref name="huffpo"/> Adam Sandler,<ref name="huffpo"/> Elayne Boosler,<ref name="huffpo"/> Eddie Murphy,<ref name="huffpo"/> Larry David,<ref name="huffpo"/> Ray Romano,<ref name="huffpo"/> Richard Lewis,<ref name="huffpo"/> Chris Rock,<ref name="huffpo"/> and Louis C.K.<ref name="ew"/>
The original club has since gone out of business.<ref name="ew">Template:Cite magazine</ref> Its former location was on 1st Avenue between East 78th Street and East 77th Street. In the late 1990s, the club was located on West 28th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. The chain is currently negotiating to build a new club in the New York area.
Other locations throughout the US are located in Princeton, New Jersey, Reno, Las Vegas, Twin River Casino, Rhode Island and the new Catch A Rising Star on Broadway in New York.Template:Citation needed