Main Showroom
Below are shows and events scheduled for our 285-seat main showroom. You SHOULD go to all of them, but we're cool if you only make it to half.
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Hypnotist Flip OrleyAmerica's premier comic hypnotist, and a DC Improv favorite for two decades! 
December 13-16 |
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Improv Class GraduationA graduation show for the latest edition of "Short-Form Improv: Relationships and Story." Hosted by instructor Anna Bethel. December 18no cover |
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Stand-Up Class GraduationGrads of our famous "Five Minutes to Funny" stand-up comedy class take the Improv stage for the first time. Hosted by teacher Chris Coccia! December 19 |
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A Merry Murder MysteryCelebrate the holidays in style, at this interactive murder mystery comedy show from Die Laughing Productions. Featuring Justin Schlegel, Rob Maher, Joe Robinson, Tommy Sinbazo and Erik Woodworth. December 20 |
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Michael YoSiriusXM, E! News, The Talk, Extra, The Insider, The Wendy Williams Show. Featuring Orlando Baxter and Chris Millhouse. December 21-22 |
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The Overachievers Comedy ShowHosted by Martin Amini. Martin and DJ Bo bring top national talent to DC's best comedy spot. Featuring Nore Davis, Mia Jackson, Kasuan Wilson and Tony Woods. Tickets $10. December 27 |
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Dov DavidoffShades of Blue, HBO's Crashing, The Tonight Show, The Late Show, Showtime, Comedy Central. Featuring Ty Davis and Winston Hodges. Hear Dov on our podcast (12.11.18).
December 28-30 |
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New Year's Eve Celebration
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LuenellDC Improv debut! Showtime, Katt Williams tours, Borat, Think Like a Man, Hotel Transylvania. Featuring Cerrome Russell.
January 4-6 |
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Open Mic NightLocal comedians take the stage for our open mic. Doors at 6:30, show at 7:30. Free admission. Click on the tickets to RSVP. January 8no cover |
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Amir KMADtv, Last Comic Standing, MTV, Argo, The Pyramid
January 9 |
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John HeffronNetflix, Last Comic Standing champ, Comedy Central, VH1. Featuring Matt Bergman January 10-13 |
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Girls Gotta EatSOLD OUT! Special event! The DC Improv debut of the hit podcast, with Rayna Greenberg, Ashley Hesseltine and more. January 14-15sold out |
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Esther PovitskyDC Improv debut! Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Alone Together, Comedy Central, Late Late Show, Glowing Up podcast
January 17 |
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Lavell CrawfordSpecial event. Last Comic Standing, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Tom Joyner Morning Show
Janaury 18-20 |
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Pun DMVThe DMV's pun competition. Enjoy it from the audience, or hop on stage as a contestant ... Tickets just $6! Hosted by Dana Fleitman. January 23 |
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Big Jay OakersonNetflix, The Bonfire on Comedy Central radio, Legion of Skanks, This Is Not Happening
January 24-26 |
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Comedy Kumite: Champions!The world's greatest comedy competition! Eight past winners of our stand-up tournament return for clash of champions. With Rahmein Mostafavi, Wendy Wroblewski, Natalie McGill, Dominic Rivera, Eddie Morrison, Tommy Sinbazo and more. RUMBLE! January 27 |
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Moshe KasherNetflix, Problematic on Comedy Central, Another Period, Conan, Showtime
Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 |
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Stand-Up Class GraduationGrads of our famous "Five Minutes to Funny" stand-up comedy class take the Improv stage for the first time. Hosted by teacher Chris Coccia! February 6 |
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Finesse MitchellShowtime special, HBO, Saturday Night Live, Roadies, Shaq's All-Star Comedy Jam
February 7-10 |
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Improv Class GraduationA graduation show for the latest edition of "Level 2 Improv." Hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich. February 12no cover |
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Christian Finnegan
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Improv Class GraduationA graduation show for the latest edition of "Intro to the Harold." Hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich. February 19no cover |
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Ali SiddiqComedy Central, HBO, This Is Not Happening, BET, Just For Laughs
February 21-24 |
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Improv Class GraduationA graduation show for the latest edition of "Short-Form Improv: Characters and Emotions." Hosted by instructor Anna Bethel. February 26no cover |
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Dulcé SloanRescheduled. DC Improv debut! The Daily Show, Conan, MTV, E! News Daily, NBC Standup Showcase winner
Feb. 28 - March 2 |
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Christine Gambito: HappySlip LIVEDC Improv debut! One of YouTube's first stars brings her stand-up show to Washington. Open to ages 13 and older. Showtime 5 p.m.
March 3 |
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Bob MarleyTonight Show, Late Show, Comedy Central, Boondock Saints. Hear Bob on our podcast (3.7.18) Featuring Mike Speirs.
March 7-10 |
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Michelle WolfSpecial event! The Break on Netflix, Nice Lady on HBO, The Daily Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers March 14-16 |
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Taylor TomlinsonNetflix, Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show, MTV, Laughs on Fox, Conan.
March 21-24 |
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Brendan SchaubDC Improv debut! The Fighter and the Kid, Below the Belt, The Joe Rogan Experience, This Is Not Happening
March 28-30 |
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Brad WilliamsNetflix's "The Degenerates," Showtime, About Last Night podcast, The Adam Carolla Show, Comedy Central
April 4-7 |
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Erik GriffinShowtime specials, I'm Dying Up Here, Workaholics, You're The Worst, Blunt Talk
April 12-14 |
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Improv Class GraduationA graduation show for the latest edition of "Level 2 Improv." Hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich. April 16no cover |
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Ryan DavisThe viral video sensation returns. HBO, Facebook, Funnier In Person tour
April 18-20
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DL HughleySpecial event! An Original King of Comedy returns to the Improv for some fantastic shows ... April 25-28 |
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Michael BlacksonSpecial event! Next Friday, Hip Hop Squares, Wild N Out, Meet the Blacks, Living With Funny May 23-26 |
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Gary OwenSpecial event! Showtime specials, The Gary Owen Show on BET, TruTV, Think Like A Man, Ride Along
June 13-16 |
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Christina P: Ride or Die TourNetflix's "The Degenerates," Your Mom's House, That's Deep Bro, MTV, VH1, TBS
June 20-22 |
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Chingo Bling"They Cant Deport Us All" on Netflix and the MiTu Network, MTV, "What Did He Said?" podcast
October 9 |