Named for Papp, Joe’s Pub opened on Oct. 16, 1998, at a cost of $2.35 million. Envisioned by George C. Wolfe, the artistic director of The Public Theater, and associate producer Bonnie Metzgar, when it opened it was a pre-theater restaurant with a few performances and occasional workshops. More @Wikipedia
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