Improv Asylum is a comedy theater that features improvisation and sketch comedy. We’ve been described as Whose Line is it Anyway? meets Saturday Night Live!. Opened in 1998, Improv Asylum has performed over 3,500 shows, for over 500,000 people. We’ve been featured on HBO, and we’ve performed in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, Aspen and throughout the country. Improv Asylum also offers unique corporate training, hilarious customized corporate shows and a student training center. We strive to provide the best comedic theater experience.
Improv Asylum is located in the heart of the North End, within short walking distance from Faneuil Hall and is easily accessible via public transportation. For show information or to order tickets, call the Improv Asylum box office at (617) 263-6887. There is a $3.00 service charge per ticket on all phone orders. Advance ticket sales are recommended. We are a smoke-free establishment with no minimum drink requirement.


We’re looking for folks who are interested in lights and sound for our shows!
Got a bun in the oven? Come check out a show for free this Labor Day weekend.
The NXT Cast presents their original sketch and improv revue — Closing Sunday!
Improv Asylum’s Training Center now offers Video Production Courses!
Registration is now open for classes starting soon.
Rained out by the Red Sox? We’ll let you in!