The Main Stage show

Our Main Stage Show has been voted Boston’s Best Comedy. With a signature all-improv show, you’ll want to come back over and over again — because no two shows are the same!

Improv Classes

Our classes are great for more than just learning to be funny. They help with confidence building, public speaking, making connections, and communication.
(And you might just become very funny in the process…)

What’s On

Upcoming Shows

Main Stage Show

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Wednesdays
These six actors are bringing you a show full of non-stop, lightning-paced improv scenes inspired by your suggestions. Never been to Improv Asylum? Come see why we've repeatedly been voted Boston's Best Comedy! read more

Raunch

Saturdays
Improv Asylum gathers late-night to perform some adults-only improv that needs to be seen to be believed! Raunch is the end of our Main Stage cast’s week, a chance for them to take their suits off, grab a drink, and do some truly uncensored improv. read more

House Teams

Tuesdays
Students from our Training Center present 20 minute sets with some of the best improv in the city! The night ends with alumni and cast members in The Lottery! read more

Boston's Theater of Magic

Welcome to Boston’s exclusive night of magic and illusion!
WINNER! Trip Advisor 2025 Traveler’s Choice Award
“A jaw dropping trip to the golden age of magic” – 7NEWS

Improv is for everyone

Take a Class

Whether you’re trying improv for the first time or are a professional actor looking to add to your repertoire of skills – our improv classes can help you achieve your goals.

 Students looking for the perfect alternative to traditional adult education classes are going to love our training center. Improve your public speaking skills, develop your comedic voice, and meet new people. 

Trust and believe… you’re going to have an absolute blast! We’ve been named Boston’s Best Comedy Classes for years. Find out why!

Real Testimonials
from Real Students!

“My instructors were so great…very knowledgeable, encouraging, supportive and so fun!
My favorite time of the week!”

“Great instructor, really challenged me to grow but created a comfortable space and never made me feel out there on my own.”

“Thank you for inspiring us to take risks and have fun.”

My favorite part of being in the Trianing Center? The general camaraderie, it’s just fun. 10/10 would recommend it to a friend.

“I’m really grateful for this experience.”

Improv Asylum

Experience Comedy

About Us

Our comedy mayhem started back in 1997 at the old Hard Rock Cafe on Clarendon Street in Boston. Here we are, over 25 years later!

Private Events

You and your group come to us, or we travel to you. Either way, prepare your guests, team or whatever for an unforgettable experience they’ll be laughing about for a long time.

Asylum Team Building

Find out how we use the principles of improv comedy to work with organizations of all sizes around the world!