5 John F Kennedy St Cambridge,
MA
02138United StatesGet Directions
We are open 7 days a week, except for a few holidays (even we need a break from laughing). Doors open at 6pm most days, and sometimes earlier at weekends.
Not yet 42 years ago (1996), yet a long long time ago and certainly pre-pandemic, Rick Jenkins opened The Comedy Studio in the attic of a Chinese restaurant. Through ups and downs, through different Camberville locations – the intersection of old skool artistry and progressive viewpoints/performance – the Studio has found a long term home in Harvard Square.
The Comedy Studio remains Boston’s most unique stage for comedians and other artistic performers in an intimate and inclusive environment for theatrical lovers and performers. Winner of the “Best of Boston, Best Comedy Club” for three consecutive years by Boston Magazine.
Now under new management, a key goal of the Studio is to be “where entertainers come home” when in Boston. This inevitably means being welcoming to one and all, an occasionally eclectic mix of attitudes and a space to experiment. Entering means accepting all of humanity with tolerance, even if not agreement, yet always with a smile in your heart.
The Comedy Studio features an array of emerging and world-renowned comedic and artistic talent. But don’t take our word for it. Frank Smiley, senior producer of Conan said of The Comedy Studio, “I consider it the greatest comedy club on earth.” We agree. And we want more…we will push beyond our core of stand-up, we welcome new forms which will entertain.
Our typical line ups and schedules vary but are based around the following acts and performances:
Monday – Music & Spoken Word
Tuesday – Open Mic
Wednesday – Headliner “An hour with…”
Thursday – 3-5 people, featuring a longer set
Friday & Saturday – Showcase with 5-6 people and regular drop-in special guests
The Comedy Studio
5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
FREE ENTRY
The Globe described the night as "Comedy Hell" when we were upstairs in Somerville's Union Square. Now we're two floors down in a basement in Cambridge's Harvard Square. Under where the first and last Curious George shop died. It's even better. Enter our comedy world, whether you listen, laugh, bomb, groan, clap or just...FREE ENTRY
The Globe described the night as "Comedy Hell" when we were upstairs in Somerville's Union Square. Now we're two floors down in a basement in Cambridge's Harvard Square. Under where the first and last Curious George shop died. It's even better. Enter our comedy world, whether you listen, laugh, bomb, groan, clap or just sip your beverage with a raised eyebrow... We just LOVE it.
It's an Open Mic, but there's always some pros dropping in to test new material, so it's unavoidable to have a good time - for free no less.
Doors Open 6pm. The heat starts around 7pm. Sign up here for a shot at the first 10, show up and go up after.
The Comedy Studio is renowned for it’s classic showcases and launching talent to the national stage. And now, The Comedy Studio just got a whole lot cooler! Come join us and enjoy a line up of Boston’s future headliners bringing a night of laughs. Often loved by Millennials and Gen Z, be prepared for a...The Comedy Studio is renowned for it’s classic showcases and launching talent to the national stage. And now, The Comedy Studio just got a whole lot cooler! Come join us and enjoy a line up of Boston’s future headliners bringing a night of laughs. Often loved by Millennials and Gen Z, be prepared for a show of edgy-off-the-wall humor, some raunchier segments with twists and turns, and some hilarious topical commentary about the state of peoples’ attitudes today.
Bring your friends or come alone, everyone’s welcome to have a good time. And once you’re in, you’ll be laughing your head off and will be crying to come back again!
Certified Fresh, hosted by Jack Hall, takes place every other Thursday and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether you’re discovering new faces or catching a set from someone on the verge of stardom, the night promises laughter from start to finish. With performances from both up-and-coming acts and Boston’s...Certified Fresh, hosted by Jack Hall, takes place every other Thursday and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether you’re discovering new faces or catching a set from someone on the verge of stardom, the night promises laughter from start to finish. With performances from both up-and-coming acts and Boston’s best comics, it’s the perfect way to enjoy guaranteed laughs and get a taste of the next big thing in comedy.
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises an evening full of sharp wit...Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises an evening full of sharp wit and belly laughs. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a great time out, this show will have something for everyone. Join us for a night of golden performances that will leave you wanting more!
Come join us as we have our own Thanksgiving get together. Drinks. Music. Friends. It's going to be great!Come join us as we have our own Thanksgiving get together. Drinks. Music. Friends. It's going to be great!
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises an evening full of sharp wit...Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises an evening full of sharp wit and belly laughs. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a great time out, this show will have something for everyone. Join us for a night of golden performances that will leave you wanting more!
Come spend the end of your night with us while host Brieana Woodward shows us a wide variety of some of New England’s greatest talent.Come spend the end of your night with us while host Brieana Woodward shows us a wide variety of some of New England’s greatest talent.
Live Dungeons & Dragons with comedians! Trevor Dion, the gamemaster, will be guiding comedians through a one-shot. This one-shot takes place in Boston that’s home to a hidden realm of magic, where the extraordinary coexists with the ordinary.
Come and experience this live game, and perhaps, give (polite or funny) advice or just enjoy the afternoon...Live Dungeons & Dragons with comedians! Trevor Dion, the gamemaster, will be guiding comedians through a one-shot. This one-shot takes place in Boston that’s home to a hidden realm of magic, where the extraordinary coexists with the ordinary.
Come and experience this live game, and perhaps, give (polite or funny) advice or just enjoy the afternoon watching the highs, lows and see how they avoid certain death with a beverage in your hand!
Featuring Mark-Anthony Lewis, Cannon Eccleston, Kirsten Logan and, perhaps at times, you the audience!
Disclaimer: Please note that, while this is mostly a kid friendly show, there will be some swearing and other PG-13 content.
There's no show quite like Varieté: Comedy and The Impossible. Contortion, stunts, Tap & Hip Hop Dance, a naughty straight jacket escape, comedy magic, amazing stunts, rapid fire gibberish, and even a unicycling bagpiper! with Alex Feldman, Snap Boogie, Colin Campbell, Felice Ling, The Prince of Mystery, & Rachel Barringer.There's no show quite like Varieté: Comedy and The Impossible. Contortion, stunts, Tap & Hip Hop Dance, a naughty straight jacket escape, comedy magic, amazing stunts, rapid fire gibberish, and even a unicycling bagpiper! with Alex Feldman, Snap Boogie, Colin Campbell, Felice Ling, The Prince of Mystery, & Rachel Barringer.
The Comedy Studio
5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
FREE ENTRY
The Globe described the night as "Comedy Hell" when we were upstairs in Somerville's Union Square. Now we're two floors down in a basement in Cambridge's Harvard Square. Under where the first and last Curious George shop died. It's even better. Enter our comedy world, whether you listen, laugh, bomb, groan, clap or just...FREE ENTRY
The Globe described the night as "Comedy Hell" when we were upstairs in Somerville's Union Square. Now we're two floors down in a basement in Cambridge's Harvard Square. Under where the first and last Curious George shop died. It's even better. Enter our comedy world, whether you listen, laugh, bomb, groan, clap or just sip your beverage with a raised eyebrow... We just LOVE it.
It's an Open Mic, but there's always some pros dropping in to test new material, so it's unavoidable to have a good time - for free no less.
Doors Open 6pm. The heat starts around 7pm. Sign up sheet is [coming].
Jason Cordova is a Boston based comedian. He always had love for stand up comedy as a kid. And would secretly write jokes periodically in his notebooks over the years. He decided to give stand-up a shot in 2009 after watching various comedy shows in Boston and thinking to himself “these guys suck I’m at...Jason Cordova is a Boston based comedian. He always had love for stand up comedy as a kid. And would secretly write jokes periodically in his notebooks over the years. He decided to give stand-up a shot in 2009 after watching various comedy shows in Boston and thinking to himself “these guys suck I’m at least better then that.” After his first time in stage he was hooked and hasn’t stopped since. He started carving out a lane for himself on the Boston comedy scene and quickly rose up the ranks with his hard hitting brutal honesty that some how makes us all feel not that different from each other .
Jason has also made a name on the national scale, as seen on HBO on “pause with Sam Jay.” He has performed all over the country at legendary clubs like Gotham, The Stand, The Comedy Connection, and Foxwoods Casino to name a few. He has opened for many national headliners throughout the years and is set to become a legend himself.
Stuck in Boston with no one to share the holiday with? Come join us for some laughs at our Thanksgiving Special Office Hours comedy show!
Every other Thursday, Glue Factory Comedy’s Jeremy Pearson, professor by day, comedian by night, invites you to “Office Hours” where his favorite up-and-coming comedians bring highbrow concepts with some lowbrow silliness...Stuck in Boston with no one to share the holiday with? Come join us for some laughs at our Thanksgiving Special Office Hours comedy show!
Every other Thursday, Glue Factory Comedy’s Jeremy Pearson, professor by day, comedian by night, invites you to “Office Hours” where his favorite up-and-coming comedians bring highbrow concepts with some lowbrow silliness in the heart of Harvard Square.
