Comedy in New York

Pandemonium, Please Holdsketch comedy

The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue delivers a high-energy night of sketch and improv, led by a fearless ensemble who bring outrageous characters, show-stopping musical numbers, and audience-driven moments to life.

ASSSSCAT NYimprov

ASSSSCAT is UCB’s signature improv show that has played to critical acclaim and sold out audiences across the country. What is ASSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special…

CABALsketch

CABAL combines writer-performers from SNL, The Daily Show, The New Yorker, The Second City, and Just for Laughs into one supergroup delivering the very best in solo sketch comedy. You’ve seen members of CABAL on Dropout, What We Do in the Shadows, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Search Party, The Tonight Show, The Rehearsal, The Problem with Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert’s Tooning Out the News, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5Eva, High Maintenance, Difficult People, and much more.

Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect

Nimesh Patel brings his 'With All Due Disrespect - The 2026 Tour' to the Beacon Theatre.

The Gotham All-Stars (The Vintage Lounge)

A professional Showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.

Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect

Nimesh Patel performs his 'With All Due Disrespect' comedy show at Radio City Music Hall.

GYM JAMimprov

Get your scenework reps in and join us for our new weekly workout! Open to All - Current/Past/Future Students welcome along with all friends/family/fans of fun!

Adam Ray: WHO IS ME Tour

Comedian Adam Ray performs as part of his 'WHO IS ME Tour'.

The Gotham All-Stars

A professional showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.

PEOPLES SKETCH REVUES presents: MUSICAL!sketch comedy

Peoples Sketch Revues presents a musical sketch comedy show.

JEFF WRIGHT (Seth Meyers), MACY KWOK (New York Comedy FEST), ZOEY LEVY (West Side), LAZ RIVERO (Broadway), ELI TRICHON (Miss Maisel)stand up

A stand-up comedy show featuring Jeff Wright, Macy Kwok, Zoey Levy, Laz Rivero, and Eli Trichon.

Nimesh Patel - With All Due Disrespect Tour

Nimesh Patel brings his 'With All Due Disrespect - The 2026 Tour' to the Beacon Theatre for a late show.

The Great American Shit Carnivalcomedy

A torrid celebration of all that is wrong and unholy. You truly have no idea how low we can go. The rotting corpse of PT Barnum (who looks a lot like comedian James Dwyer) has been reanimated to bring…

DEREK GAINES (Comedy Cellar), LEAH LEMARR (New York Comedy Fest), TAIT WINSTON (Marcello Hernandez Tour), SAMMY ANZAR (Broadway)stand up

A late-night stand-up comedy show featuring Derek Gaines, Leah Lemarr, Tait Winston, and Sammy Anzar.

Numbskullopen mic

An open mic for stand-up, characters, clown, and the like. Every Friday at Pete’s @ 5 PM.

Friday Feel-GOOD IMPROV JAMimprov

A feel-good improv jam session on Friday.

Clocked Off

A comedy event titled 'Clocked Off'.

AFTER WORK, AFTER CLASS LAUGHSstand up

A comedy show for after work or class at St. Marks Comedy Club in the East Village.

Obi Comedy Hour

A comedy hour featuring Obi.

The Secret Micopen mic

A late-night secret open mic comedy event.

Pandemonium, Please Holdsketch comedy

The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue delivers a high-energy night of sketch and improv, led by a fearless ensemble who bring outrageous characters, show-stopping musical numbers, and audience-driven moments to life.

ASSSSCAT NYimprov

ASSSSCAT is UCB’s signature improv show that has played to critical acclaim and sold out audiences across the country. What is ASSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special…

SATURDAY NIGHT HOTTEST COMEDY SHOW with PHEOBE ROBINSON (Conan)stand up

A Saturday night comedy show featuring Pheobe Robinson, known for her appearances on Conan.

UCBLKvariety

UCBLK (pronounced "You See Black") is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up and more. Previous lineups have featured comedians whose credits include Saturday Night…

Kevin Brennan Reverend Bo...stand-up

Known for his no holds barred style, Kevin Brennan is one of the top standup comedians in the country. He shined on his first Letterman appearance which then led to subsequent memorable appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “Last Call with Carson Daly”.

Kevin Brennan Reverend Bo...stand-up

Known for his no holds barred style, Kevin Brennan is one of the top standup comedians in the country. He shined on his first Letterman appearance which then led to subsequent memorable appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “Last Call with Carson Daly”.

LATE NIGHT LAUGHS IN NYC with RELL BATTLE (Comedy Central), ERIK ANGEL (West Side), PHEOBE ROBINSON (Conan)stand up

A late-night comedy show featuring Rell Battle, Erik Angel, and Pheobe Robinson.

IMPROV BOOSTERimprov

The 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month! Prerequisite: COMPLETION OF ANY LEVEL 1 FROM ANY IMPROV SCHOOL (or currently in our Level 1).

EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv Comedyimprov

EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv Comedy, an interactive musical comedy show, with skits and songs improvised based on audience suggestions and participation.

The Gotham All-Stars

A professional showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.

FUNY New Talent Showcasestand-up

Come see some hilarious up-and-comers perform alongside our club regulars and headliners. Discover the comedy stars of tomorrow today with our New Talent Showcase!

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!

Matteo Lane presents his comedy show "We Gotta Catch Up!".

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!

Matteo Lane performs 'We Gotta Catch Up!' at the Beacon Theatre.

The Gotham All-Stars (The Vintage Lounge)

A professional Showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.

Desi Banks: Your Favorite Cousin

Desi Banks performs his stand-up comedy show, 'Your Favorite Cousin'.

Awkward Family Dinnerimprov

An improvised one-act family dramedy.

Saturday Night Friends

The Saturday Night Friends show is a place where you come to laugh, make friends, and be in community! It’s every first Saturday of the month at 10:30pm. We’ll have bits, characters, improv, and more all about friendship!

It Was a Dark and Stormy Nightmusical improv

An Improvised Film Noir Musical. Step into a shadowy world where hard-boiled detectives, dangerous secrets, and smoky nightclubs collide — and every note of the story is made up on the spot. This fully improvised film noir musical fuses moody…

Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show

A comedy show focused on couples therapy.

EARLY SATURDAY COMEDY with Jake Strom (SMCC COMEDY FESTIVAL WINNER)stand up

An early Saturday comedy show featuring Jake Strom, a winner of the SMCC Comedy Festival.

Improv 401 Class Show #2 – Murrayimprov

Come support students of the Upright Citizens Brigade as they cap off their Improv 401 class with a showcase in front of a live audience!

Improv 201 Class Show – Pooleimprov

Come support students of the Upright Citizens Brigade as they cap off their Improv 201 class with a showcase in front of a live audience!

Intro to Stand-Up Comedy Class Show – Tamarezstand-up

Come support students of the Upright Citizens Brigade as they cap off their Intro to Stand-Up Comedy class with a showcase in front of a live audience!

Advanced Rep Camp Class Show – Asava/Murrayimprov

Come support students of the Upright Citizens Brigade as they cap off their Advanced Rep Camp class with a showcase in front of a live audience!

The Saturday Jamimprov

A Saturday improv jam session.

DUH! and All She Wrote

A comedy show titled 'DUH! and All She Wrote'.

DUCK SHOW

A comedy show titled 'DUCK SHOW'.

Super 8

A comedy show titled 'Super 8'.

Pandemonium, Please Holdsketch comedy

The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue delivers a high-energy night of sketch and improv, led by a fearless ensemble who bring outrageous characters, show-stopping musical numbers, and audience-driven moments to life.

GiGi Leflairstand-up

Gigi LeFlair is a rising star in stand-up comedy, known for her sharp wit, bold storytelling, and southern charm. With over 1 million followers and 28 million likes on TikTok, Gigi has become a viral sensation.

GiGi Leflairstand-up

Gigi LeFlair is a rising star in stand-up comedy, known for her sharp wit, bold storytelling, and southern charm. With over 1 million followers and 28 million likes on TikTok, Gigi has become a viral sensation and a fan favorite across social media.

CHE DURENA (JFLs Just For Laughs), BRITNEY CARNEY (Dont Tell Comedy), MIKE LEE (Asian Comedy Fest)stand up

A stand-up comedy show featuring Che Durena, Britney Carney, and Mike Lee.

The Gotham All-Stars

A professional showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.

JJ Lieberman (viral TikToks), Alexis Carabano (MAX HBO plus viral IG vids), Macy Kwok (New York Comedy FEST), and MOREstand up

A comedy show featuring JJ Lieberman, Alexis Carabano, Macy Kwok, and other performers.

Improv 101 Class Show – Tavarezimprov

Come support students of the Upright Citizens Brigade as they cap off their Improv 101 class with a showcase in front of a live audience!

Improv 401 Class Show #2 – Gonzalezimprov

Come support students of the Upright Citizens Brigade as they cap off their Improv 401 class with a showcase in front of a live audience!

Creep Micopen mic

A comedy open mic for anybody who’s ever been described as slightly offputting.

GRAD SHOW: Level 2 Improv | Aluimprov

A graduation show for Level 2 Improv students taught by Alu.

The Diversity Jamimprov

An improv jam for diverse performers in the community. Students of all levels are welcome and it is FREE! A free improv jam celebrating historically underrepresented individuals in our community. All levels of improv experience are welcome. You can come…

Freshly Squeezed

A comedy show titled 'Freshly Squeezed'.

Meanwhile in NYC

A comedy show about life in NYC.

OPEN MIC En españolopen mic

An open mic comedy event performed in Spanish at St. Marks Comedy Club.

Shitzprobeimprov

Shitzprobe is a fully improvised musical that features a Broadway star throwing away the script and making it all up on the spot. Every song, lyric, line of dialogue and dance move is totally improvised, accompanied by a live band creating the score right before your eyes.

The Gotham All-Stars

A professional showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.

INTRO TO IMPROVimprov

An introductory improv session with instructor Kristin McCollum.

Pandemonium, Please Holdsketch comedy

The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue delivers a high-energy night of sketch and improv, led by a fearless ensemble who bring outrageous characters, show-stopping musical numbers, and audience-driven moments to life.

Harold Nightimprov

Your one-stop shop to see UCB’s house improv ensembles perform every Tuesday! Harold Night is UCB’s long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. Featuring: TBA! —— In-person…

Tuesdays at the Red Room

A weekly comedy show in the heart of the East Village hosted by Emily Wilson with DJ Good Attitude.

The Gotham All-Stars

A professional showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.

The Lady Jamimprov

A jam-meets-dance-party for women and non-binary improvisors of all levels <3 Lady Jam is a longstanding UCB tradition — a free, inclusive, and welcoming improv jam for UCB students, performers, and fans who identify as women or non-binary! All you…

Pandemonium, Please Holdsketch comedy

The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue delivers a high-energy night of sketch and improv, led by a fearless ensemble who bring outrageous characters, show-stopping musical numbers, and audience-driven moments to life.

BETTY NIGHT: *The Best Of* Big Boy Pantscharacter

Come see the twisted geniuses of UCB’s character house team, Big Boy Pants! Betty Night showcases brand-new solo characters every month by a team of UCB’s finest writer/performers. Big Boy Pants: Devin Bockrath, Langston Darby, Sydney Duncan, Camden…

The Gotham All-Stars

A professional showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND GOSSIP GIRLSsketch

Secrets, sluts, & sketch comedy about gossip, girls, and Gossip Girl Hey there, comedy sluts. Gossip Girl here, and a little pigeon told me it’s officially get your ass to the theater time, and anyone not attending this show…

Funhouse Comedystand-up

Comedians Gabe Pacheco and Sameer Naseem host this weekly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians from NYC and beyond.

LIZZY SUNSHINE

When her partner doesn’t show, Lizzy Sunshine makes the audience her co-star. One woman, one missing co-star, one very involved audience.

Looking For Laughscomedy

Kristin's Level 2 Grad Showimprov

Celebrate & support our wonderful graduates as their class culminates in an inspiring, entertaining and joyful evening of improv directed by their instructor! The second half of our shows will include THE JAM-BALAYA where teachers and advanced students team up and play in longform or short-form scenes!

The Lawfirmcomedy

Pandemonium, Please Holdsketch comedy

The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue delivers a high-energy night of sketch and improv, led by a fearless ensemble who bring outrageous characters, show-stopping musical numbers, and audience-driven moments to life.

Outlaugh: New York - Finale

Attend the finale of Outlaugh: New York, a comedy performance.

The Gotham All-Stars

A professional showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.

Brooklyn Underground Comedy X Flop House

Brooklyn Underground Comedy collaborates with Flop House for a comedy show.

Kaleidoscopeimprov

Three brand new teams perform improv sets based on stories from a guest monologist. Kaleidoscope is a long running mashup improv show featuring a guest monologist. Two team captains and your host will invite their friends and favorite improvisers…

Apollo Comedy Club - Maystand-up

Jumpstart your weekend with a fun night of laughter, drinks, and tasty bites with the best up and coming talent in comedy today. Doors open at 9pm; Showtime is 10pm.

Apollo Stages at The Victoria Apollo Comedy Club - Maystand-up

Featuring DWIGHT PRYDE, CALVON BROWN, MIKE ROSS HOSTED BY STILETTO.

Pandemonium, Please Holdsketch comedy

The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue delivers a high-energy night of sketch and improv, led by a fearless ensemble who bring outrageous characters, show-stopping musical numbers, and audience-driven moments to life.

ASSSSCAT NYimprov

ASSSSCAT is UCB’s signature improv show that has played to critical acclaim and sold out audiences across the country. What is ASSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special…

SHAAN JOSHI HEADLINES!stand-up

Shaan Joshi is a comedian and host of the popular and viral Doomed Tonight, known for his sharp stand-up and darkly funny takes. He has appeared on Netflix and numerous festivals around the country.

SHAAN JOSHI HEADLINES!stand-up

Shaan Joshi is a comedian, host of the popular and viral Doomed Tonight, whose sharp stand-up and darkly funny takes have earned him a growing following online and onstage. He has appeared on Netflix and numerous festival around the country.

The Gotham All-Stars (The Vintage Lounge)

A professional Showcase featuring comics from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show, The Late Late Show & various TV shows and films. Doors open 30 Minutes prior to showtime.