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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
Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
Originally from Boston and now based in Los Angeles, comedian hyphen actor hyphen writer hyphen mother hyphen nice lady Jan Davidson is returning to her old stomping grounds for one night only to show us how it's done.
Jan's Appeared on: Last Comic Standing, The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson,...Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
Originally from Boston and now based in Los Angeles, comedian hyphen actor hyphen writer hyphen mother hyphen nice lady Jan Davidson is returning to her old stomping grounds for one night only to show us how it's done.
Jan's Appeared on: Last Comic Standing, The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson, NickMom Night Out, Nickelodeon’s Funniest Mom in America 3, and The View. Her children are grown and attend the finest junior colleges money can buy. Come join us as we laugh with truly one of the greats.
Also Featuring:
Jack Hall
Julie Perkins
Gary James
Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
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...Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
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!
Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
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...Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
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.
Doors at 6pm / Showtime 7pm.
Join us for The Comedy Studio's annual Holiday Party hosted by beloved Boston comics Will Smalley and Andrew Mayer. Will and Andrew have an all-star lineup of comedians to help you get into the holiday spirit. Dress in your ugliest Christmas sweater and come on down for a holiday spectacular...Doors at 6pm / Showtime 7pm.
Join us for The Comedy Studio's annual Holiday Party hosted by beloved Boston comics Will Smalley and Andrew Mayer. Will and Andrew have an all-star lineup of comedians to help you get into the holiday spirit. Dress in your ugliest Christmas sweater and come on down for a holiday spectacular you'll never forget. And be sure to stick around after for the real party. Christmas music included! HO!, HO!, HO!
Lineup:
Will Smalley
Andrew Mayer
Tony V
Bethany Van Delft
Brieana Woodward
Al Christakis
& Special Guests
Hey friends! Join us on Sunday December 22nd (after Holiday Party w/ Will Smalley & Andrew Mayer) at 830pm. It's a Comedy Studio tradition and we'd love for you to celebrate the holidays with us and some of your favorite Boston comics. There's drinks, food, laughter, music and KARAOKE! Come on down. It's going to...Hey friends! Join us on Sunday December 22nd (after Holiday Party w/ Will Smalley & Andrew Mayer) at 830pm. It's a Comedy Studio tradition and we'd love for you to celebrate the holidays with us and some of your favorite Boston comics. There's drinks, food, laughter, music and KARAOKE! Come on down. It's going to be a Christmas miracle!
Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
Dan Crohn hosts the chosen few for a night of comedy and Chinese food on Christmas Eve! Come Join us for a night of Christmas Eve laughter with food provided by The Hong Kong.
Lineup:
Dan Crohn
Ellen Sugarman
Tooky Kavanagh
Mike Pincus
Jeff Medoff
Josh Goldstein
& Special GuestsDoors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
Dan Crohn hosts the chosen few for a night of comedy and Chinese food on Christmas Eve! Come Join us for a night of Christmas Eve laughter with food provided by The Hong Kong.
Lineup:
Dan Crohn
Ellen Sugarman
Tooky Kavanagh
Mike Pincus
Jeff Medoff
Josh Goldstein
& Special Guests
Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
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.Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
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.
Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
The last Friday of every month, Mark-Anthony Lewis presents Sweater Comedy @ The Comedy Studio: lo-fi stand-up from the funniest comics in the Northeast looking to spin a yarn or just brush up on some material. Grab a drink, snuggle up and get ready laugh your socks off. Dig it.Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
The last Friday of every month, Mark-Anthony Lewis presents Sweater Comedy @ The Comedy Studio: lo-fi stand-up from the funniest comics in the Northeast looking to spin a yarn or just brush up on some material. Grab a drink, snuggle up and get ready laugh your socks off. Dig it.
Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
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...Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
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!
The Comedy Studio is edge-of-our-chair excited to bring "It’s A Date" to our stage at the regular time of 10pm on the last Saturday of every month. It's A Date (IAD) is an amazing comedy dating show created by Boston comedian Jaylene Tran.
Voted New England’s hottest live event of 2022, at each show, a...The Comedy Studio is edge-of-our-chair excited to bring "It’s A Date" to our stage at the regular time of 10pm on the last Saturday of every month. It's A Date (IAD) is an amazing comedy dating show created by Boston comedian Jaylene Tran.
Voted New England’s hottest live event of 2022, at each show, a couple of singles are set up to go on a blind date in front of a live audience.
Think live comedy meets reality TV and unscripted, authentic interactions.
“A thrilling and hilariously raw peep into modern romance in real time, with real people!" - The Boston Globe.
HERE’S THE GIST
While everyone can come watch "It's A Date", contestants can apply through a separate form and go through two rounds of interviews prior to being on stage.
The IAD crew - all professional comedians - will offer hilarious comments and help the singles (and the audience) break the ice throughout the show.
The audience will be encouraged to chime in at any time they want- whether to voice an opinion, share a story, ask a question or even decide the outcome of the evening. As we like to say, it’s controlled chaos and no two shows are ever the same!
Doors at 3pm / Showtime 3:30pm.
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...Doors at 3pm / Showtime 3:30pm.
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.
