Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club

What Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club does

Brad Garrett's Comedy Club is a privately held, single-venue live comedy operation located at The District inside the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Founded in 2012 by comedian and actor Brad Garrett, who remains the owner and namesake of the business, the club relocated in 2021 from a basement space to a main-floor venue styled with a 1920s 'roaring elegance' aesthetic featuring a signature black velvet curtain. The venue showcases three nationally touring comedians per show on a nightly basis, with each performance running 75 to 90 minutes; Brad Garrett himself hosts select performances. The club also operates an attached lounge that offers live jazz music on Fridays at no cover charge, and an on-site plus online merchandise store branded BGCC selling hand-signed hats ($30-$45), color headshots ($25-$40), and Brad Garrett's book 'When the Balls Drop' ($31-$46).

The business is distributed through the MGM Grand box office (866.740.7711) and the MGM Grand ticketing website, supplemented by the club's own website, an email newsletter via Constant Contact, and social media. Tickets are sold per-show with no drink minimum — a deliberate differentiator from typical comedy clubs — and a military discount is offered. Group reservations and private catered events are routed through MGM Grand's group dining and events channels. Talent booking for Brad Garrett's personal appearances is handled by International Creative Management (ICM). Revenue is generated across three streams: ticket admissions (transaction-fee model), merchandise (one-time purchases, signed and shipped from Las Vegas), and food & beverage (popcorn and beverages, no drink minimum).

The company employs approximately 9 people, operates only within Nevada, and has no parent company, subsidiaries, or external funding. There are no software products, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities associated with the business — the offering is entirely physical live entertainment and associated retail. Customer-facing channels include the venue itself, the branded merchandise storefront, and MGM Grand's distribution infrastructure. The operating model is best characterized as a celebrity-anchored entertainment tenancy within a casino resort, with growth optionality primarily through merchandise e-commerce, private events, and lounge programming rather than geographic or technological expansion.

Name

Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club

Legal name

Brad Garrett's Comedy Club

Website

https://bradgarrettcomedy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brad Garrett's Comedy Club is a privately owned, single-venue live comedy club at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, founded in 2012 by comedian Brad Garrett. It runs nightly three-comedian shows, a Friday live-jazz lounge, and a branded signed-merchandise store, distributing tickets through MGM Grand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Comedy Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Comedy Clubs (Nightlife Venues) (MPAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stand-Up Comedy Shows (MPAGACAA), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH)

Keywords

• Live comedy shows
• Stand-up entertainment
• Comedy club venue
• Live music lounge
• Branded merchandise sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from comedy show admissions sold through MGM Grand box office and online ticket platforms.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including hand-signed BGCC hats, headshots, and Brad Garrett's book When the Balls Drop. Hats embroidered locally in Las Vegas and signed by Brad Garrett.
3. Food and Beverage: Sale of popcorn (sweet and savory flavors) made fresh locally in Las Vegas. Beverage sales without a drink minimum requirement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brad Garrett's Comedy Club operates a live stand-up comedy venue inside the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, presenting nightly 75–90 minute shows featuring three national-circuit comedians. The club additionally runs a Friday-evening live music lounge at no cover charge, sells branded merchandise (signed hats, headshots, and Brad Garrett's book), and hosts group reservations and private catered events.

Product overview

Brad Garrett's Comedy Club is a single-venue comedy entertainment offering consisting of the main comedy club at The District at MGM Grand, a lounge with live music on Fridays, and a merchandise shop (BGCC) selling hats, books, and headshots. The club also offers group reservations and private event catering as supplementary services. No software platform or module-based architecture exists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brad Garrett's Comedy Club — Live Stand-Up Shows Nightly live stand-up comedy show (75–90 minutes) featuring three national-circuit comedians per show, hosted by Brad Garrett when he is performing. Located in The District at MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Tickets sold via MGM Grand box office and online; for individual consumers, tourists, and Las Vegas visitors.
• The Lounge (Live Music) Adjacent lounge within the comedy club offering live music performances every Friday starting at 6:30PM, with no cover charge. For guests of the comedy club and MGM Grand visitors.
• BGCC Merchandise Shop Retail storefront selling Brad Garrett-branded merchandise including hand-signed BGCC hats (with and without personalization), lustred-printed signed 8x10 headshots, and the paperback book 'When the Balls Drop.' Sold online via the club's website and on-site at the venue. For fans, collectors, and visitors.
• Group Reservations Reserved group seating at comedy shows for parties and groups, coordinated through the MGM Grand box office at 866.740.7711. For group organizers, party planners, and corporate outing coordinators.
• Private Events Private catered event hosting at the comedy club venue, with inquiries handled through MGM Grand Group Dining at [email protected]. For private event organizers, corporate hosts, and celebration planners seeking a Las Vegas comedy venue buyout.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shows 75-90 minutes long

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MGM Grand Hotel & CasinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue host and distribution partner. Brad Garrett's Comedy Club is located within MGM Grand at The District. MGM Grand provides box office services, marketing exposure through on-property signage and cross-promotion, and handles group dining/event inquiries.
• International Creative Management (ICM)coreOthersAgency representing Brad Garrett for booking inquiries. Contact: 310.550.4436. Handles all booking requests for Brad Garrett appearances at the comedy club.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MGM Resorts International: The parent operator of MGM Grand where BGCC is housed. Relevant both as BGCC's host and distribution partner and as the broader resort/entertainment company whose strategic priorities shape BGCC's lease and partnership terms.
• The Venetian Resort: Major Strip casino-resort that operates its own entertainment venues, including comedy offerings, and competes for the same tourist entertainment dollar as BGCC. Comparable as a Strip-based entertainment operator and potential venue partner or competitor.

Direct peers

• Helium Comedy Club: Multi-location comedy club (Portland, Indianapolis, St. Louis) presenting national touring comedians in a club-style format. Comparable in its focus on national-circuit talent, ticket-driven revenue model, and on-site food and beverage operations.
• The Comedy Store: Iconic standalone comedy club in Los Angeles running multiple nightly shows with established and emerging comedians. Comparable in format (multi-comedian nightly shows, 90+ minute runs) and brand-driven entertainment positioning, though anchored in a different market.
• Laugh Factory: Multi-location comedy club chain (Hollywood, Las Vegas, Long Beach, Chicago, New York) running nightly multi-comedian shows. Highly comparable to BGCC's nightly three-comedian format, Las Vegas presence, and tourist-driven audience.
• Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club: Celebrity-branded comedy club on the Las Vegas Strip (at The LINQ Promenade) featuring nightly national touring comedians. Directly comparable to BGCC in concept: celebrity-owner branding, Strip location, nightly multi-comedian format, and tourist audience.
• The Improv: Long-running multi-location comedy club chain offering nightly stand-up shows. Comparable business model with multi-comedian nightly lineups, food and beverage service, and merchandise offerings aimed at comedy audiences.
• Comedy Cellar: New York-based comedy club (with Village Underground and Fat Black Pussycat extensions) known for showcasing top national comedians in an intimate setting. Comparable in its intimate-venue positioning, talent-quality focus, and tight physical layout designed to eliminate 'bad seats' — a differentiator BGCC also emphasizes.

Regional players

• The Stand Comedy Club: New York-based comedy club and restaurant with a similar integrated dining-and-comedy model and a focus on national touring talent. Comparable in venue format and full-service food/beverage offering, though operating in a different geography.

Others

• International Creative Management (ICM): Major talent agency that represents Brad Garrett and handles his booking inquiries to the club. Relevant as a key ecosystem partner that influences talent sourcing, booking economics, and the flow of headline acts through BGCC and similar venues.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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