The National Comedy Center is now the first non-profit cultural institution and national-scale visitor experience dedicated to the art of comedy. This new 37,000 square foot, $50 million facility tells the story of comedy from its origins through the present, with more than 50 immersive, interactive exhibits and rare comedy artifacts. JRA provided complete master planning, design, project management, and art direction services for the National Comedy Center, which opened August 1, 2018 in Jamestown, NY.
ABOVE PHOTO: Main lobby, National Comedy Center. Courtesy JRA.
Photo by: Dan Cappellazzo
Group photo with Kitty Bruce
Fran Drescher and Lucie Arnaz
Dan Aykroyd
Amy Schumer holds her dog Tati. Photo: National Comedy Center/Dan Cappellazzo
Alan Zweibel, Robin Zweibel, Laraine Newman and Journey Gunderson
SNL Tribute with Alan Zweibel, Laraine Newman & Dan Aykroyd
Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin
GO BEHIND THE SCENES IN THE PAGES OF INPARK MAGAZINE:
Cheered on by National Comedy Center executive director Journey Gunderson, Kelly Carlin, daughter of famous comedian George Carlin cuts the ribbon on the opening of her father’s exhibit on August 3, 2018. Photo: National Comedy Center/Dan Cappellazzo
Lucille Ball fans stand outside of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, on August 3, 2018. Photo: National Comedy Center/ Dan Cappellazzo
Photo by: Dan Cappellazzo
Visitors access the George Carlin exhibit during the opening morning of the National Comedy Center. Photo by: Dan Cappellazzo
Visitor accesses the Late Night interactive exhibit during the opening morning of the National Comedy Center. Photo by: Dan Cappellazzo
Visitors access the Comedy Continuum during the opening morning of the National Comedy Center. Photo by: Dan Cappellazzo
Raised in San Diego on theme parks, zoos, and IMAX films, InPark's Senior Correspondent Joe Kleiman would expand his childhood loves into two decades as a projectionist and theater director within the giant screen industry. In addition to his work in commercial and museum operations, Joe has volunteered his time to animal husbandry at leading facilities in California and Texas and has played a leading management role for a number of performing arts companies.
Joe previously served as News Editor and has remained a contributing author to InPark Magazine since 2011. HIs writing has also appeared in Sound & Communications, LF Examiner, Jim Hill Media, The Planetarian, Behind the Thrills, and MiceChat His blog, ThemedReality.com takes an unconventional look at the attractions industry. Follow on twitter @ThemesRenewed
Joe lives in Sacramento, California with his wife, dog, and a ghost.
