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 915pm / Showtime 930pm.
James Mwaura is a standup comedian and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. He’s the son of German and Kenyan immigrants, which he agrees is weird and wrong. He has also amassed over 70 million views on his social media accounts @realjamesmwaura.
Lineup: Vincent Chuang, Marty Cunnie, Greg Gettle, James Mwaura,...Doors at 915pm / Showtime 930pm.
James Mwaura is a standup comedian and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. He’s the son of German and Kenyan immigrants, which he agrees is weird and wrong. He has also amassed over 70 million views on his social media accounts @realjamesmwaura.
Lineup: Vincent Chuang, Marty Cunnie, Greg Gettle, James Mwaura, Geneva Rust-Orta
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 430pm / Show at 530pm
Looking for a laugh before dinner or a late night out? Join us for The Early Show featuring Boston's funniest and most talented comedians! Starting at 5:30 pm, this high-energy comedy showcase will have you rolling in the aisles as top local stand-up comics bring their sharpest jokes, hilarious...Doors at 430pm / Show at 530pm
Looking for a laugh before dinner or a late night out? Join us for The Early Show featuring Boston's funniest and most talented comedians! Starting at 5:30 pm, this high-energy comedy showcase will have you rolling in the aisles as top local stand-up comics bring their sharpest jokes, hilarious stories, and quick wit to the stage. Whether you're a comedy connoisseur or just need a good laugh, this show is the perfect way to kick off your night. Don't miss out on the best comedy in the city—get your (early) tickets today!
Lineup: Chris Post, Courtney Reynolds, Kindra Lansburg, Dan Hall
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
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...Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
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!
Lineup: Kindra Lansburg, Chris Post, Holly Johnston, Courtney Reynolds, Dan Hall, Matt McArthur
(lineup subject to change)
Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
Abbas Wahab is a Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured on Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, and is best known most recently for his role as SWAT officer in M.Night Shyamalan's Trap. Wahab has also appeared in TV shows, such as The Boys, What We Do...Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
Abbas Wahab is a Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured on Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, and is best known most recently for his role as SWAT officer in M.Night Shyamalan's Trap. Wahab has also appeared in TV shows, such as The Boys, What We Do In The Shadows, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. He has garnered a loyal following of over 120k fans on Instagram and 200k on TikTok. Abbas is best known for his viral "job interview" and "automotive marketing" series, which parody the behind-the-scenes hiring and advertising of major brands. His comedic style has been described as electrifying and sharp, with grounded storytelling. Don’t miss him on the road!
Check out Abbas Wahab on Instagram and TikTok.
Feature: Sean Sullivan
Host: Ryan Ellington
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
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...Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
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!
Lineup: Trevor Nutt, Sky Nockels, Brian Longwell, Twon Wood, Jeff Danis, Mel Moscoso
(Lineup Subject to Change)
The Comedy Studio
5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Free Entry. Doors open at 6pm.
The evening opens with Monday’s Pages from 6pm, followed at 8.15pm by the Variety Open Mic and The Theo Griffin Experience house band plus guests.
Monday’s Pages:
6.15pm Casting
7pm Performances/Reading
Monday’s Pages is a weekly cold-reading series where actors and writers get together to present 10 page submissions of new, dialogue-driven material. Our primary...Free Entry. Doors open at 6pm.
The evening opens with Monday’s Pages from 6pm, followed at 8.15pm by the Variety Open Mic and The Theo Griffin Experience house band plus guests.
Monday’s Pages:
6.15pm Casting
7pm Performances/Reading
Monday’s Pages is a weekly cold-reading series where actors and writers get together to present 10 page submissions of new, dialogue-driven material. Our primary purpose is to build community and encouragement through a non-judgmental, professional environment.
Our nights consist of 5 writers and as many actors as we need to fill the parts. Within that 75 minutes, we never critique, correct or charge anything. We are simply there to hold the space for great work and collaboration.
Instagram @mondayspages Facebook fb-mondays pages
send your scripts/pages to: mondayspages@gmail.com
The Comedy Studio
5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Free Entry.
The evening opens with Monday’s Pages from 6pm, followed at 8.15pm by the Variety Open Mic and The Theo Griffin Experience house band plus guests.
Variety Open Mic
Singers, Dancers, Jugglers, Actors, Musicians, Plate Spinners, Magicians, all performing artists are welcomed! If you have a talent to showcase WE WANT TO SEE IT.
By performing on Monday’s open mic...Free Entry.
The evening opens with Monday’s Pages from 6pm, followed at 8.15pm by the Variety Open Mic and The Theo Griffin Experience house band plus guests.
Variety Open Mic
Singers, Dancers, Jugglers, Actors, Musicians, Plate Spinners, Magicians, all performing artists are welcomed! If you have a talent to showcase WE WANT TO SEE IT.
By performing on Monday’s open mic night we will select features for our VARIETY SHOW which is held every last Monday of the month.
Variety Acts
SIGN UP in advance to improve your chances of performing.
7.30pm Sign up at bar
8.15pm Variety Open Mic Show and Theo’s House Band
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: Peter Liu, Doug Guertin, Sarah May, Jason Cordova, Zach Stewart
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
Matt Fulchiron has performed on the television shows "Comedy Central Presents," "Live at Gotham," "The Late Late Show" on CBS, "Last Comic Standing," "Tosh.0," "Last Call with Carson Daly," and "Comics Unleashed." He also appeared on "The Joe Rogan Experience," "Your Mom's House" podcast, and is an opening act...Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
Matt Fulchiron has performed on the television shows "Comedy Central Presents," "Live at Gotham," "The Late Late Show" on CBS, "Last Comic Standing," "Tosh.0," "Last Call with Carson Daly," and "Comics Unleashed." He also appeared on "The Joe Rogan Experience," "Your Mom's House" podcast, and is an opening act for Daniel Tosh and Tom Segura. Matt also hosts the podcast, "The Full Charge Podcast." Matt has an eccentric comedic style that you'll have to see to understand. Now is your chance to catch him LIVE at The Comedy Studio!
Feature: Brennan Tasseff
Host: Lance Weiss
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
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...Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
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!
Lineup: AJ Hapenny, Carolina Montesquieu, Liz Miller, Shivani Dave, Brian Longwell & More
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
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...Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
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: Dan Hall, James Huessy, Doug Guertin, Brian Longwell, Andrew Mayer & More
(Lineup Subject to Change)
