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 / Trivia
Tuesday – The biggest Open Mic in New England, jokingly called “Comedy Hell” – runs until no-one is left
Wednesday – Headliner “An hour with…”
Thursday – 3-5 people, featuring a longer set
Friday & Saturday – Top talent showcase with 5-6 people and regular drop-in special guests
Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
The Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent, sending comedians to national stages and beyond. Now, with the help of The Boston Comedy Festival, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s and beyond's rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs....Doors at 7pm / Showtime 8pm.
The Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent, sending comedians to national stages and beyond. Now, with the help of The Boston Comedy Festival, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s and beyond's rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs. You’ll see comics who’ve appeared on HBO, Netflix, late-night TV, and more right before they blow up. Expect edgy, off-the-wall humor, a dash of raunch with unexpected twists, and razor-sharp takes on the chaos of modern attitudes. Millennials and Gen Z love it for a reason—this is comedy that hits where it counts. You never know who may drop in. Co-presented by The Boston Comedy Festival!
Lineup: Jack Hall, Trevor Nutt, Brian Longwell, Macey Isaacs, Jessica Saul, Steven Farmer
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
Certified Fresh, hosted by Jack Hall, takes place Thursdays and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether 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...Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
Certified Fresh, hosted by Jack Hall, takes place Thursdays and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether 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. This week's show is co-presented by The Boston Comedy Festival.
Lineup: Jack Hall, Jeff Danis, Mandy Simonson, Mike Maxwell, Oumer Tayeb & More
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 6:30pm / Showtime 7:30pm.
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, co-presented by The Boston Comedy Festival! Some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond take to the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to...Doors at 6:30pm / Showtime 7:30pm.
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, co-presented by The Boston Comedy Festival! Some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond take to 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!
Lineup: Nato Green, Andrew Mayer, Amy Miller, Will Smalley, Zach Valencia
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors @ 9:15pm / Showtime 9:30pm
** This week is a special lineup co-presented by The Boston Comedy Festival. A show not to be missed! **
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that...Doors @ 9:15pm / Showtime 9:30pm
** This week is a special lineup co-presented by The Boston Comedy Festival. A show not to be missed! **
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that only come out at night!
Spend the end of your night with us while one of The Comedy Studio’s favorite hosts shows us a top variety of some of New England’s greatest talent.
Mocktails, cocktails and your favorite poison will be available before, during and after until 1am while you hang at the bar with your friends. Or make some new friends among the audience and the performers – everyone’s friendly and they won’t bite! Watch out in case a party breaks out behind you.
You never know who may drop in. Come see for yourself.
Lineup: Nato Green, Sean Sosa, Brieana Woodward and More
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Amy Miller was one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next" comics, and has a brand new Half Hour Special called Ham Mouth on the Comedy Central YouTube channel. As a brand new comic she was a breakout favorite in the final season of Last Comic Standing. She has a half...Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Amy Miller was one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next" comics, and has a brand new Half Hour Special called Ham Mouth on the Comedy Central YouTube channel. As a brand new comic she was a breakout favorite in the final season of Last Comic Standing. She has a half hour comedy special on Epix's Unprotected Sets and her Comedy Central Presents set has been viewed over 3 million times on Youtube and Facebook. She was also a featured comic on Viceland's Flophouse. On Last Comic Standing, Keenen Ivory Wayans said she had one of the “fiercest jokes he had ever heard.” Originally from the East Bay, Amy found her comedy chops in Oakland and is still a regular at the SF Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club. Her material is personal, political, and 100% authentic. The Laugh Button says “She found a wildly creative way to find empowerment while simultaneously sparking laughter” and Courting Comedy says “Miller juxtaposes an unassuming demeanor with unflinching assurance.” After a move to Portland, Amy quickly rose to the top of the Pacific Northwest comedy scene, winning Portland’s Funniest in Helium's 2015 contest, as well as being voted Portland’s Funniest Comedian for 2013 and 2015 in the Willamette Week. She was the first woman to win each position and the only one to win all three.
Amy’s debut album Solid Gold is available on Kill Rock Stars, and was named one of the top 10 comedy albums of 2016 by The Interrobang. You may have also seen Amy on Viceland or heard her on Sirius XM, NPR, Doug Loves Movies, The Adam Carolla Show, The Bennington Show, Put Your Hands Together, All Fantasy Everything, Keith and the Girl, or her own podcast "Who's Your God?." Amy is a nationally touring festival and comedy club headliner, and she has performed in the Moontower Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Fest, SxSW, the High Plains Comedy Fest, Laughing Skull, Big Sky, San Francisco Sketchfest, the Bumbershoot Festival and more.
As Seen on Comedy Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pckwUmQt1Oo
Feature: Will Smalley
Host: Courtney Reynolds
Doors at 9:15pm / Showt at 9:30pm
Amy Miller was one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next" comics, and has a brand new Half Hour Special called Ham Mouth on the Comedy Central YouTube channel. As a brand new comic she was a breakout favorite in the final season of Last Comic Standing. She has a half...Doors at 9:15pm / Showt at 9:30pm
Amy Miller was one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next" comics, and has a brand new Half Hour Special called Ham Mouth on the Comedy Central YouTube channel. As a brand new comic she was a breakout favorite in the final season of Last Comic Standing. She has a half hour comedy special on Epix's Unprotected Sets and her Comedy Central Presents set has been viewed over 3 million times on Youtube and Facebook. She was also a featured comic on Viceland's Flophouse. On Last Comic Standing, Keenen Ivory Wayans said she had one of the “fiercest jokes he had ever heard.” Originally from the East Bay, Amy found her comedy chops in Oakland and is still a regular at the SF Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club. Her material is personal, political, and 100% authentic. The Laugh Button says “She found a wildly creative way to find empowerment while simultaneously sparking laughter” and Courting Comedy says “Miller juxtaposes an unassuming demeanor with unflinching assurance.” After a move to Portland, Amy quickly rose to the top of the Pacific Northwest comedy scene, winning Portland’s Funniest in Helium's 2015 contest, as well as being voted Portland’s Funniest Comedian for 2013 and 2015 in the Willamette Week. She was the first woman to win each position and the only one to win all three.
Amy’s debut album Solid Gold is available on Kill Rock Stars, and was named one of the top 10 comedy albums of 2016 by The Interrobang. You may have also seen Amy on Viceland or heard her on Sirius XM, NPR, Doug Loves Movies, The Adam Carolla Show, The Bennington Show, Put Your Hands Together, All Fantasy Everything, Keith and the Girl, or her own podcast "Who's Your God?." Amy is a nationally touring festival and comedy club headliner, and she has performed in the Moontower Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Fest, SxSW, the High Plains Comedy Fest, Laughing Skull, Big Sky, San Francisco Sketchfest, the Bumbershoot Festival and more.
As Seen on Comedy Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pckwUmQt1Oo
Feature: Will Smalley
Host: Courtney Reynolds
The Comedy Studio
5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Join us for an exclusive, members-only evening of celebration and entertainment. Mingle with fellow members, shareholders, and select performers during a private cocktail hour featuring food, drinks, and music.
This special event includes admission to the headliner show at 7:00 PM, starring acclaimed comedian Samantha Ruddy (Comedy Central, The Tonight Show, The Late Show). Don’t miss...Join us for an exclusive, members-only evening of celebration and entertainment. Mingle with fellow members, shareholders, and select performers during a private cocktail hour featuring food, drinks, and music.
This special event includes admission to the headliner show at 7:00 PM, starring acclaimed comedian Samantha Ruddy (Comedy Central, The Tonight Show, The Late Show). Don’t miss this unforgettable night of connection, laughter, and VIP treatment.
This event is invitation-only and exclusively for members and invited guests.
Don't forget to login to have your Membership discount applied.
Doors open at 5.15pm.
TICKETS ARE INVITE ONLY for members - please check your email for a link to buy! If you can't find the invite please email us at communication@thecomedystudio.com.
Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
Samantha has performed standup on both The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She's also been heard on NPR and appeared in videos for Comedy Central and Marvel. She has performed at comedy festivals like New York Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and...Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
Samantha has performed standup on both The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She's also been heard on NPR and appeared in videos for Comedy Central and Marvel. She has performed at comedy festivals like New York Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Her debut comedy album, Logging Out, was named one of the best comedy albums of 2020 by NPR and is the reason Paste Magazine referred to her as a "joke machine."
Until the show's cancellation in July of 2022, Samantha was a digital producer at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Samantha's work included writing straight-to-camera promos for Sam Bee, crafting copy for the show's social media accounts, and contributing to scripts for web series, including the Emmy Award-nominated Beeing At Home
As Seen on The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmCSW1YAGb0
Featuring: Doug Guertin, Kate Malloy & Valarie Tosi
Host: Trevor Dion
Monday April 7th, join UEG first Monday's. This month's show is Laugh For Cash's FINAL ROUND. This is an Gurk McGurk and Ultimate Entertainment Group (UEG) event not to be missed.Monday April 7th, join UEG first Monday's. This month's show is Laugh For Cash's FINAL ROUND. This is an Gurk McGurk and Ultimate Entertainment Group (UEG) event not to be missed.
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].
Doors at 730pm / Show at 8pm
The Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent, sending comedians to national stages and beyond. Now, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs. You’ll see comics who’ve appeared on HBO, Netflix, late-night...Doors at 730pm / Show at 8pm
The Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent, sending comedians to national stages and beyond. Now, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs. You’ll see comics who’ve appeared on HBO, Netflix, late-night TV, and more right before they blow up. Expect edgy, off-the-wall humor, a dash of raunch with unexpected twists, and razor-sharp takes on the chaos of modern attitudes. Millennials and Gen Z love it for a reason—this is comedy that hits where it counts. You never know who may drop in.
Lineup: Sean Sullivan, Matt Dundas, Marc Harvard, Kristen Logan, Sky Nockels
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
The Tinyhalls podcast is throwing a party for its 100th episode, and you're invited! Join them for a live recording on April 10 at 8 pm at the historic Comedy Studio. With Tiny and Jack Hall at the helm, you know it'll be a night of non-stop laughter and...Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
The Tinyhalls podcast is throwing a party for its 100th episode, and you're invited! Join them for a live recording on April 10 at 8 pm at the historic Comedy Studio. With Tiny and Jack Hall at the helm, you know it'll be a night of non-stop laughter and great stories. And as a special treat, they'll be joined by Demetrius "Big D" Hullum and Alexis Cristaldi. Don't miss out on the fun!
Lineup: Jack Hall, Tiny, Bid D., Alexis Cristaldi
(Lineup Subject to Change)
