Arguments & Grievances treats petty disputes with courtroom gravity: comedians square off on absurd topics and the crowd hands down the verdict. It has toured the comedy-festival circuit and drawn praise from the Chicago Tribune as smart, high-stakes tomfoolery in a faux-brainy costume. If you want a late Saturday show where your applause is the ballot, this is it.
What to expect
Rounds of head-to-head comedic arguments, a moderator keeping order, and audience voting after each clash. Caveat's intimate room means the crowd noise really does decide things.
Good to know
- F to East Broadway or 2nd Av, or J/M/Z to Essex St.
- Advance tickets are cheaper than paying at the door.
- Caveat serves food and drinks during shows.
- It is a late show, easy to pair with dinner on the Lower East Side.
- Come ready to cheer; audience reaction picks the winners.
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Common questions
How is the winner chosen?
The audience decides the victor of each argument.
Is it improvised?
Comedians prepare their arguments on assigned ridiculous topics; the back-and-forth is live.
