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LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT: Winter Comedy Classes for Kids & Teens

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Post Show Cast Photo from Comedy Camp 2019 Week Three Showcase

QUICK LINKS. EMAIL for more info on shows, classes, group rates and private events!

For the first time we are offering comedy classes and day camp options for the holiday break between Christmas and New Years.

Both Friday 12/27 and Monday 12/30 Campers can be dropped off as early as 8:45. We will have the microphones on so campers can work out some stand-up comedy routines Open Mic Style. 9:30am will be a Morning Improv Master Class. 11:30-1pm will be a lunch break and open mic session. Campers will take turns on stage while enjoying the best pizza in Midtown Manhattan. 1pm is our afternoon Improv Session. at 2:30 we will break for snacks and watch the 3pm professional shows by the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH. We invite the campers’ family to join us for the show. There is a one beverage minimum (included for campers) but the $25 tickets are on us!

Saturday at 12pm is FREE for all campers as well as students from Fall & winter classes. 11:30 the microphones will be on for stand-up comedy practice/open mic. 12pm-1:30 Impov. 1:30-2:15ish additional stand-up comedy time.

NEW THIS WINTER, Starting January 3rd! We are offering a Comedy show geared for teens every Friday at 6:30. Teen groups and families pay just $20. At 6pm join us for a pizza party – every one gets a soft drink and a slice of the best pizza in Midtown Manhattan. For group of 10 or more attend the 4:30 improv class for just $5 extra! EMAIL for more info

Fridays 4p Starting January 3rd 16+ only

FRIDAYS 4-4:30 will be an open mic stand-up comedy session for teens. Most days we will have the microphones on by 3:45. Stand-up comedy time will be run like a professional open-mic. Stage time will be on a first coe first serve basis, so don’t be late and miss out.

AT 4:30 these older teens will be invited to join the adult Improv class. 90 minutes of warm-up, technique and performance games.

$40 to drop in or register for the full Winter session for $300 – in additional for TWO MONTHS of classes this will include bonus sessions and a performance showcase for our regular students.

Congrats to all 10 students that performed this month with Kenan Thompson at the Knitting Factory, Brooklyn NY. For some this is the third year of participating in this event. Judah (2018 runner up) and Carolyn (2019 winner) headlined this amazing event.

Sundays 11:30am Starting January 5th 16+ only

SUNDAYS 11:30 will be an open mic stand-up comedy session for teens. Most days we will have the microphones on by 11:15. Stand-up comedy time will be run like a professional open-mic. Stage time will be on a first come first serve basis, so don’t be late and miss out.

At 12pm these older teens will be invited to join the adult Improv class. 90 minutes of warm-up, technique and performance games.

Sunday class will also include a special MUSICAL IMPROV jam 1:30-2:15pm. Learna dn play a number of games including Blues, Jig, March and Sing It (A mini improvised Broadway Musical)

$40 to drop in or register for the full Winter session for $300 – in additional for TWO MONTHS of classes this will include bonus sessions and a performance showcase for our regular students.

Saturdays 10am Comedy 4 Teens MAIN ROOM
Saturdays 10am Comedy 4 Tweens RED ROOM
Saturdays 12pm Comedy 4 Kids

We have been running comedy classes for kids & teens Saturday Mornings since 2011. Every morning will include Improv & Stand-Up Comedy classes.

$40 to drop in or register for the full Winter session for $300 – in additional for TWO MONTHS of classes this will include bonus sessions and a performance showcase for our regular students.

January 12, 2019
Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
CLICK HERE for tickets. Cash only at the door!
There is a one drink minimum!

Class Clowns: No Fake ID Required (showcase of teen comics)

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Meet the Class Clowns NYC: up and coming Teen Comics

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Teens  perform original Improv and Stand-up Comedy in Times Square NYC

UPCOMING SHOWS:
Sunday 3pm Jan 12, Feb 2, March 1

Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd St, NYC 10019
GET TICKETS
$5 cover (Cash only at the door) One drink minimum per guest

Follow and watch the videos of Class Clowns performing live on
INSTAGRAM

YOUTUBE

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Dec 7 see our students perform with Kenan Thompson

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Want to perform?

Most of these performers take classes
at the Broadway Comedy Club.
If you are interested in performing,
register for a class OR
EMAIL a video clip and bio.

Take a Class

EVERY SATURDAY at 10am during Winter, Spring and Fall we invite teens to join us for weekly classes. Just $40 to drop in, almost every session includes open mic time to work stand up comedy routines plus 75-90 minutes of Improv Comedy. Register for full sessions and you will perform on our showcases for friends and family. Our more experienced performers also perform the monthly showcases listed above (Class Clowns)

Click Here for calendar of classes. Click on date/times and complete registration

Comedy Kids
http://www.thecomedykids.com/

Do you have a teen group interested in Improv Comedy?

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We have shows and workshops in Times Square or we can send our cast to your school, camp or community center.

Theater groups, Birthdays (Sweet 16s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs), Scouts, Teen Travel Camps, Student groups from around the world all love our programs.

At out Times Square are theater we have weekly public shows and we add private programs almost daily.

COMEDY CLASS SURVIVAL GUIDE FALL 2019

Comedy Class Survival Guide
CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE PDF

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FALL CLASS SCHEDULE

Saturdays 10am Comedy 4 Teens
Saturdays 12pm Comedy 4 Kids/Preteens (8-12)
Classes – September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26

$40/class
$250 for all 8 weeks plus November 2 showcase and 3 bonus weeks
REGISTER HERE and save 20% (JUST $200 for 12 weeks)

Showcase – November 2 open only to full class registrations
Bonus/Make-Up Classes – November 9, 16, 23 12pm for all ages

TEACHER Walt Frasier 212-568-6560 eightimprov@gmail.com

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2019 Summer Camp Week Two Showcase after show bows/photo

Comedy Class Survival Guide

Walter’s #1 Rule: HAVE FUN but never at another’s expense. There are no mistakes in Improv, so you have nothing to fear. Let go of ego and insecurity. Suspend judgement of self and others. Improv is all about team.

Improv #1 Rule: “YES! AND…” We say yes to everyone and everything – the only exception is personal safety – we do not allow others to cause physical, mental or emotional harm to us. Improv requires we beyond respect each other. We focus on making our team mates looks great. We accept all for who they are, what they wear, the words they say etc. We are inspired by our scene partners, and in turn we offer big choices to inspire them in return. A scene becomes a simple give and take of choices built upon the foundation of previous choices.

LISTENING – Listening is the #1 skill in life – but especially in acting, singing, comedy, directing…. Even painting.

FOCUS – Focus will save your life in the theater. A lot of what we do is less structured that most jobs. But if we do not focus and stay present / aware, we can hurt ourselves and others.

MAKE BIG MISTAKES – well, not on purpose. This philosophy is all about not fearing failure. More so, never worry about those little mistakes. Take chances! Play at your 100% best at all times. If you make a mistake, LEARN FROM IT. If someone else makes a mistake, LEARN FROM IT. Let go of that horrible feeling. The world is not ending. Don’t make yourself or others feel bad for simple “OPPS” moments. (Leaving this typo in to make a point LOL). Recover quickly and push forward.

NEVER MAKE THE FACE –  When I was 5, my piano teacher said, never stop and never make the face. If you don’t tell us you messed up, we never know (except your teacher and mom – can’t help you there lol)

Journal: Everything you need to succeed as a comedian is all around you. Keeping a journal allows you to track your observations and experiences. We create our own comedy text book. Observe our world. Record it. Record what you learn in comedy class – new games, stand-up ideas etc. Write about the good, the bad and the ugly. Journals help us process a very subjective world. Having some stage fright, write about it.

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Click here for tickets!!! $20 includes off Broadway Improv Comedy Show by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH plus soft drink and popcorn or hot dog. (Regularly priced $20 plus two drink minimum)

DAILY HOMEWORK

START EVERY DAY WITH A SMILE Enter a room with a smile and get many more in return. Don’t wait for the world to make you happy. Lead by example!

OBSERVE YOUR WORLD – EVERYTHING you need to do/know for  Improv and Stand-Up Comedy is all around. Reporters report. Artist interpret. Record what you see in your journal.

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STAND-UP COMEDY 101

Treat every class the way a comic treats an open mic. Open mics are where young comics hone their craft. We try new bits. We often fail miserably. We get up and try again. We get to hear the words we wrote. We flesh out our stories.

WHERE TO START? Simply brainstorm a list of things. Don’t edit. We are not trying to create the end product. We are simply vomiting ideas onto paper. What makes you mad? What makes you sad? What makes you laugh? What have you observed or experienced at school, home, work, vacation, in public places etc? Simply list a bunch of ideas. List about 10 different ideas.

Now just get on stage and start reading the list. Maybe start to tell us the story of what happened. Keep talking until you get the light (The universal comedy symbol for it’s time to get off stage). Finish the bit and go.

IMMEDIATELY open your journal and write – How did that go? What got a laugh? What got crickets (Dad Silence)? Now we start to edit our material a bit down to the best 3-4.

NOW we brainstorm details. For a story, think WHO WHERE WHAT. Characters? Setting? What Happened? Consider the five senses. What did you see, hear, smell, taste, touch?

Get back on stage and try out the best bits form last time with new detail. Then go back to the journal. How can we make this funnier?

ALL SIDES – try looking at your topics from all angles, different perspectives.

The Magic Three – Just like three points make a plane (geometry) or ELA teacher says to make three arguments to support a thesis in a book report, comedy likes the rhythm of three. What is over all theme? You need at least three points to support that theme, right? We can combine stories – take things from multiple events to form ONE CRAZY AMAZING STORY.

THE Nth DEGREE – Something happened. What worse COULD have happened? What could you have said? What could you have done better? What could you have done to make it worse?

Analogies – What is your story similar to? Finding similarities in seemingly different can be hilarious.

Heighten the Attitude – raise the intensity of the emotion driving this bit.

IMPROVISE! The reason comics use Open Mics to develop material is the audience. Respond in real time to your audience reactions. Listen! Comedy audiences are brutally honest. They let you know when something is funny. They often let you know when you are not.

Each season we will develop a new 2-3 minute routine. Have fun. Don’t expect to be show ready on day one. You have 8 weeks to craft your ideas. But you should never say “I’ve got nothing”. Be prepared. EVERY WEEK Brainstorm, organize thoughts, talk on stage, process that experience in your journal. SIMPLE!

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Class Clowns is a comedy showcase for teens by teens! Featuring up and coming comics performing original stand-up comedy and improv.
NEXT SHOW Sunday, October 6 at 3pm Click here for tickets
FOLLOW on INSTAGRAM @classclownsnyc

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Tonight 5:30 Teen Comedy Night Times Square NYC Times Square NYC

Tonight 5:30 Teen Comedy Night Times Square NYC

Tonight 5:30 Teen Comedy Night Times Square NYC Times Square NYC

Click here for tickets!!!

$20 includes off Broadway Improv Comedy Show by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH plus soft drink and popcorn or hot dog. (Regularly priced $20 plus two drink minimum)

Tonight’s cast hosted by

IVANA MENDEZ

Start-Up (SONY Crackle), Wrecked (TBS), plus numerous comedy/theater/TV credits from Puerto Rico

5pm doors, 5:30pm Show, 7:15pm meet the cast

Starting next week everyone 30-minutes later (6pm show)

This show hosts student groups almost daily and tours colleges, corporate events and k12 schools almost daily. 6000+ shows in Times Square and touring nationwide since 2002.

Comedy Classes for Kids and Teens

Fall Classes start September 7, 2019

Saturdays 10am Comedy 4 Teens

Saturdays 12pm Comedy 4 Kids

Fall class showcases November 2, 2019

Bonus classes November 9,16,23 at noon

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games we play with corporate groups to develop better leaders, team building, sales, service etc. For our public sessions we include Stand-Up Comedy, taking stories of experience and observation, then crafting original comedy routines. Each session ends a performance showcase of original and improvised comedy skits. The classes and workshops integrate perfectly with cultural arts, language arts and character building/guidance programming.

$40/class

$250/session winter, spring, fall 8-week session PLUS performance showcase, bonus classes and free admission to public shows. Fall session includes 12 weeks if you never get sick and don’t travel!!!

$550/year includes FALL/SPRING/WINTER Sessions (Up to 39 weeks of classes, showcases etc)

 

Class Clowns: NO FAKE ID Required Teen Comedy Showcase

Class Clowns is a comedy showcase for teens by teens! Featuring up and coming comics performing original stand-up comedy and improv.

Class Clowns: No FAKE ID Required

Next performance

Sunday October 6, 3pm

Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

Click Here for Tickets

$5 plus a one beverage minimum

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Want to perform? Most of the performers on this show are students of programs at the Broadway Comedy Club, however this series is open to all comics under 18 looking for further their career and get some great stage time! Email  a short bio, contact info and link to video clip to eightimprov@gmail.com

Comedy Classes for Kids and Teens

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games we play with corporate groups to develop better leaders, team building, sales, service etc. For our public sessions we include Stand-Up Comedy, taking stories of experience and observation, then crafting original comedy routines. Each session ends a performance showcase of original and improvised comedy skits. The classes and workshops integrate perfectly with cultural arts, language arts and character building/guidance programming.

$40/class

$250/session winter, spring, fall 8-week session PLUS performance showcase, bonus classes and free admission to public shows

$550/year includes FALL/SPRING/WINTER Sessions (Up to 3940 weeks of classes, showcases etc)

 

Comedy Camp Final Week, Fall Classes 2019

Comedy Camp Final Week, Fall Classes 2019
QUICK LINKS – get discounted registration for classes and comedy show tickets by clicking links below

  • EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv at LOL Times Square 711 7th Ave @ 47th Street. Fridays 5:30, Saturdays 5:30 fun for teens and older Click link for $5 tickets (reg $20) There is a two drink minimum.
  • EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv at Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd Street @ 8th Ave. Saturdays 3pm, Sundays 3pm, Wednesdays 1pm All ages friendly. Click link for $5 tickets (reg $25) There is a one drink minimum.
    ****Comedy Students are entitled to free tickets to ALL of our public shows!!!****
  • COMEDY CLASSES for KIDS & TEENS Monday 8/26-Thursday 8/29 9:30a-4pm $250 (reg $450/week) includes lunch, snacks and 2pm showcase on Thursday.
  • COMEDY 4 TEENS Fall Classes Saturdays 10am ages 13-17
    COMEDY 4 KIDS Fall Classes Saturdays Noon ages 8-12
    Fall classes start September 7 and run every Saturday thru the end of October. The students will showcase their original stand-up comedy and improv games on November 2, 2019. All fall students are invited to bonus / make up classes November 9, 16, 23. So if you attend every week that is 12 weeks of classes for JUST $200 (reg $250 – rates going up to $300 in 2020)
  • SUNDAYS 12pm Adult Comedy Classes is open to 16 year olds and older!!!

Comedy Camp Final Week
Fall Classes 2019

HAVE FUN! But never at another’s expense!
A division of Improv Theater LLC (AKA EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv, LMAO Off Broadway, Improv 4 Kids, Improv 4 Teens) Shows & Classes in Times Square and Touring Nationwide.
http://www.eightimprov.biz/events.html

WHY COMEDY CLASSES for KIDS & TEENS

While we are very proud of our students that have begun to get some national and professional notice in competitions and gigs on TV, commercials etc, we are much more excited to see all of our student become better students in all areas.
Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games we play with corporate groups to develop better leaders, team building, sales, service etc. For our public sessions we include Stand-Up Comedy, taking stories of experience and observation, then crafting original comedy routines. Each session ends a performance showcase of original and improvised comedy skits. The classes and workshops integrate perfectly with cultural arts, language arts and character building/guidance programming.
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Ethan Harkavy, Improv 4 Teens Student, on Netflix “Master of None” with Aziz Ansari

Shows, Classes & Summer Camp 4 Kids & Teens Upcoming June, July, August 2019

QUICK LINKS – FULL CALENDAR of SHOWS & CLASSES

  • CLICK HERE for calendar of classes for kids/teens
    – JUNE 12pm Bonus spring 2019 classes for kids & teens – FREE for those that registered for FULL spring session.
    – CLICK HERE for July Camp Dates
    – CLICK HERE for August Camp Dates
  • LMAO IMPROV at LOL TIMES SQUARE Fridays/Saturdays 7:30pm 13yo+ welcome $20 at the door. $5 via link (2 drink minimum/guest)
  • EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv Comedy – ONE drink minimum Saturdays/Sundays 3pm – All ages friendly $25 at the door. $5 via link (1 drink minimum/guest)

Since being named the FUNNIEST KID IN AMERICA, Carolyn continues to draw press attention.

Shows, Classes & Summer Camp 4 Kids & Teens Upcoming June, July, August 2019

LIVE FROM TIMES SQUARE – Thinking about taking a class with the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH? May see a show first and check out their style.
FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7:30pm at LOL Times Square 711 7th Ave
SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS 3pm at Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd Street

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The cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH delivers high energy fast paced interactive comedy improvised on the spot based on audience suggestions. Every 5 minutes the MC interacts directly with the crowd and you decide what the next scene or song is about. Politics, Sports, your favorite TV shows and films and New York City itself all serve as topical subjects. Many games require the help of audience volunteers on stage to more directly steer the comedy pros. NO TWO SHOWS ARE EVER THE SAME!

All professional comedy cast includes international talent from STAGE, TV and FILM including WALT FRASIER (Billions, Friends of the People, Royal Pains, Blue Bloods, Letterman, MTV), AMELIA FOWLER (Top Five w/ Chris Rock, Power, Bull, Mysteries of Laura, Orange is the New Black, Blue Bloods), THOMAS BURNS SCULLY (Comedy Central’s Broad City, HBO’s The Rock n’ Roll Project, and IVANA MENDEZ (StartUp on SONY Crackle, Wrecked on TBS).

12pm Saturdays in June

$40 to drop in

Did you register for one of our winter and/or spring classes? Then you are welcome to all 4 classes in June at no extra charge. Registering for a full session entitles you to bonus classes AND free tickets to public shows. simply RSVP and we will have you on the list.

SUMMER CAMP

Join us for another summer of amazing fun with seven weeks of camp featuring improv, stand-up AND sketch comedy. Monday-Thursday classes start at 9:30 (drop off as early as 8:45a). Each day includes 2-3 90 minute classes alternating with watching the professionals perform for other summer camps via our field trip program and open-mic sessions where students perform for each other in a more formal mock performance style.  On Fridays, after a warm-up, the entire camp is in get ready for a show mode. Morning sessions are focused on a dress rehearsal. Then every Friday at 2pm the campers take stage to perform for friends and family. Invite the world so we have an amazing audience. ONE Week $450, SEVEN weeks $1200

July 8 Week 1
July 15 Week 2
July 22 Week 3 
July 29 Week 4
August 5 Week 5
August 12 Week 6
August 19 Week 7

 

Students perform with Kenan Thompson. One of ours WINS!!!!

QUICK LINKS for SPRING/SUMMER

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS & CLASSES in Times Square

– Fridays/Saturdays 7:30pm (ages 13 and up) at LOL Times Square Comedy Club 711 7th Avenue (10036) at 47th Street
– Saturdays / Sundays 3pm (ages 5 and up)Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd Street (10019) at 8th Avenue
– Saturdays 10am Comedy 4 Teens Class
– Saturdays 12pm Comedy 4 Kids Class
– SUMMER CAMP for kids & teens starts July

Judah, a winner form last year, headlined the show with other winners form around the country. He has been touring with the team around the country. 11yo Carolyn won over 15 other new comics performing April 14, 2019 at Caroline’s on Broadway Comedy Club.

CLASSES for KIDS & TEENS

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games we play with corporate groups to develop better leaders, team building, sales, service etc. For our public sessions we include Stand-Up Comedy, taking stories of experience and observation, then crafting original comedy routines. Each session ends a performance showcase of original and improvised comedy skits. The classes and workshops integrate perfectly with cultural arts, language arts and character building/guidance programming.

The cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH delivers high energy fast paced interactive comedy improvised on the spot based on audience suggestions. Every 5 minutes the MC interacts directly with the crowd and you decide what the next scene or song is about. Politics, Sports, your favorite TV shows and films and New York City itself all serve as topical subjects. Many games require the help of audience volunteers on stage to more directly steer the comedy pros. NO TWO SHOWS ARE EVER THE SAME!

All professional comedy cast includes international talent from STAGE, TV  and  FILM including…

WALT FRASIER
Billions, Friends of the People, GMA, Royal Pains, Blue Bloods, Lilyhammer,  Letterman, WE, MTV, NICK Dr Oz’s Fat Pants

AMELIA FOWLER
FILMs: Top Five (w/ Chris Rock), Learning to Drive (w/ Sir Ben Kingsley)
TV: Power, Bull, Mysteries of Laura, Orange is the New Black, Blue Bloods

THOMAS BURNS SCULLY
Comedy Central’s Broad City
HBO’s The Rock n’ Roll Project
Additional British comedy/theater/TV

IVANA MENDEZ
Film/TV: Start-Up (SONY Crackle), Wrecked (TBS), plus numerous comedy/theater/TV credits from Puerto Rico

Have your next Birthday Party at Improv 4 Teens

Interactive improv comedy is the perfect birthday for any theater fan. We host groups at our public shows in Times Square, private events at our NYC Theater and send shows anywhere in New York and surrounding counties – Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut and New Jersey.

HIGHLY INTERACTIVE!!!

Our show features top talent, most with TV and/or Film Credits performing hilarious musical comedy skits and songs improvised on the spot based on audience suggestions and participation.

EMAIL for dates and rates for your next event

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Our most popular package is our Pizza Party. For groups of 10 or more we offer our VIP ticket for just $25 (regularly priced $50pp). We have the best seats in the house waiting for you upon arrival along with pizza (the BEST NYC pizza in midtown delivered from Luigi’s) and a non alcoholic beverage. This package is available Saturdays/Sundays 3pm at the Broadway Comedy Club (318 West 53rd Street).

Saturday Nights at 7:30 at LOL Times Square (711 7th Ave). We have a new series in Times Square. Tickets for this show run $20 and requires a 2 drink minimum. For teen groups of 10 or more- birthdays, student travel, theater groups, etc – we offer a $5 ticket. The venue has a fairly extensive menu that includes sandwiches, personal pizzas and lots of shareable finger foods.

Private Events in Times Square

(Events finished before 5pm)

Pizza Party $600 for up to 20ppl, $20/additional guest
Show Only $600 for up to 50ppl, $12/Additional guest

EMAIL for more catering options and evening rates

WORKSHOPS

Whether booked with a show or as a stand alone event Improv workshops are also a ton of fun. We host groups almost daily and offer public classes as well. Playing a series of theater games, we develop strong understanding of Improv performance as well as life skills – creative writing, critical thinking, self-confidence, public speaking, listening and so much more. We offer these same programs to corporate groups to teach team, leadership, sales and service.

 

 

STUDENT TOUR SEASON COMING SOON Off-Broadway Show, Broadway Classrooms, etc

It soon will be spring and that means student tour season is coming as well. The time when New York City is invaded by choirs, bands, theater troupe and other high school/middle school groups come to learn more about their craft and our little town. EMAIL your requests for group sales and private event (shows, workshops etc). Our theater is one block from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and just 5 minute walk form Times Square and Columbus Circle trains, hotels and buses.

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NYC PIZZA & IMPROV

Our most popular package combines two New York faves – GREAT pizza and AMAZING entertainment. Upon arrival you will be sat at great seats for our signature interactive musical comedy show, improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. Larger groups can book a private performance.  Each guests will be serve pizza from a top local joint. NO TOURISTY FAKE PIZZA HERE!!! This is the pizza the locals eat.

The show resembles WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY but far more NYC flavored. Our performers are all professional stage artists – actors, singers, comics – many with TV credits.

This is ultimate in discovering the REAL New York. We are just a short walk to tourist central, Times Square but we are surround by local shops, restaurants and residential tree lined streets.

No one in New York City delivers this quality high impact programming at these rates. Most charge far more and deliver far less.

$25 includes VIP Seating at a public show (not the nose bleed seats usually given to students). Minimum 2 large slices and a beverage. These shows regularly cost $25 plus a drink minimum.
Saturdays/Sundays 1:3-4:30 (3pm show)
Mondays-Thursdays 5:30-8:30 (7pm Show)

FYI we have a number of catering options (We host corporate events with $50-200pp menus) but the students usually prefer the pizza.

ALSO Have dinner plans elsewhere? Show only tickets for student groups run $15 at matinees 20pp for evening shows.

LARGER GROUPS?
DAYTIME PRIVATE SHOWS starting at $600 for 50ppl
EVENING SHOWS $800 for 50ppl

ADD A WORKSHOP

Improv is a valuable tool for student groups. Improv is a must for any performer in 2019 – learning to be in the moment increases your audition, rehearsal and performance skills as well as creating an entirely new way to work as a performer – Improv Comedy.  We also use Improv to teach student and corporate groups valuable life skills – creativity (story telling, critical out of the box thinking), community (team, respect, listening), leadership (public speaking, self-confidence) sales and service. Improv makes kids & teens better students in all areas of study.

PRIVATE WORKSHOPS Start at $300 – one teacher up to 2 hours is perfect for groups of 10-20, and perhaps a few more.

Add a 45-60 minute workshop before a show for as little as $5/student.

For some events occurring before 5pm we can even include the mini workshop for free. $750 for up to 30 guests to include show, mini workshop and pizza lunch. $25/additional guest.

We believe we have one of the coolest destination available to High School groups – at least that is what groups have told us for the last decade. We have schools from Canada, Australia and nationwide that return year round.

Our shows & workshops have a unique combo of feeling “Off the beaten path” while delivering high quality entertainment and educational value to students, parents and teachers from schools around the world. Because we are not on a traditionally known touristy block our rates are far less than many competitors.

Our style and talent base delivers the quality performer student travel groups expect from a professional New York show and we offer clean entertainment that can be approved by school groups. We offer 300+ shows/year for K12/family audiences. We also host corporate and college groups that also require clean content.

We have TWO primary components – the show and the workshop. Either is a great destination. Together a powerful experience. Here are our most popular options

WINTER COMEDY CLASSES NEW YORK NY 2019

WINTER COMEDY CLASSES NEW YORK NY 2019
CLICK HERE for 20% off Discount Registration

Have you registered yet for winter comedy classes?

Comedy Kids
http://www.thecomedykids.com/

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games we play with corporate groups to develop better leaders, team building, sales, service etc. For our public sessions we include Stand-Up Comedy, taking stories of experience and observation, then crafting original comedy routines. Each session ends a performance showcase of original and improvised comedy skits. The classes and workshops integrate perfectly with cultural arts, language arts and character building/guidance programming.

$250 TUITION includes 8 weeks of classes (including a performance showcase on the 8th week), invitation to bonus master classes and free admission to professional performances by the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH featuring your teachers (and sometimes a guest appearance by YOU). CLICK HERE for 20% off Discount Registration

WINTER COMEDY CLASSES NEW YORK NY 2019

BONUS CLASSES for all sections Saturdays February 16, 23
10am TEENS 12pm KIDS 8-12
In Town for winter break 2019, drop by our bonus classes with Sam & Ivana.

SATURDAYS 10am COMEDY 4 TEENS
SATURDAYS 12pm COMEDY 4 KIDS
CLASSES: January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
DRESS REHEARSAL: March 2
SHOWCASE: March 9
Teacher: Sam
CLASSES: January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
DRESS REHEARSAL: March 3
SHOWCASE: March 10
Teacher: Walter
CLASSES: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12
DRESS REHEARSAL: March 5
SHOWCASE: March 10 12:30pm
Teacher: Walter
CLASSES: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
DRESS REHEARSAL: March 6
SHOWCASE: SATURDAY March 9 12pm
Teacher: Walter

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Holiday Break Shows Classes for the Whole Family #NYC #Improv #Comedy

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Are you in New York City for the holidays? Then we have some laughs to share with you and the entire family!

QUICK LINKS – click links for calendar of shows. Select Date/Time and complete payment options. Scroll Down for more information.
EMAIL for more information, group discount rates or private event requests.

  • Improv Comedy at the Broadway Comedy Club
    Dec 21, 22, 26-30, January 1 at 3pm
  • Stand-Up Comedy at the Broadway Comedy Club
    9pm Nightly ALL STAR COMEDY line-ups
  • HOLIDAY COMEDY CAMP
    Improv & Stand-Up Comedy Sessions for ages 7-17
    12/27, 12/30 all day
    Registration includes tickets to 3pm shows, lunch and snacks
  • Breakfast with Santa ELFPROV
    Dec 21, 22 9:30 am
    Tickets include continental breakfast, pictures with Santa and interactive show
  • Santa’s Sing Along Adventure
    Dec 21, 22 12:30
  • EMAIL for more information, group discount rates or private event requests.

 

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IMPROV COMEDY

Come be a part of the show! Hilarious interactive musical comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. No two shows are ever the same when the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH takes stage. 3pm Matinees are all ages friendly clean comedy. Popular destinations for corporate and college groups as well as families from around the world.

Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street, Times Square NYC
3pm Matinees Saturdays/Sundays (12/21 ALMOST SOLD OUT)
Added Shows December 26. 27, 30 and January 1
$25 plus ONE drink minimum.

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OR GO VIP $35 tickets includes the best seats and one drink – no additional purchase required for VIP Guests!

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HOLIDAY COMEDY CAMP

Winter Classes start January 4, Spring Session Starts in March. We will be running NINE weeks of  camp this Summer. AND NOW we have added two days of Holiday Camp. Friday December 27 and Monday December 30
8:45-9:30 Early drop off times
9am the microphones will be on for a student led open mic session
9:30 sharp Improv Warm ups start our morning session
11:30-1pm Lunch and Open Mic – Pizza and bottled water served while students craft stories of experience and observation into original stand-up comedy routines
1pm Afternoon Improv Session
2:30 Snacks
3pm Join the audience of the public shows -We invite the whole family to join the campers. Tickets are on us. Just purchase the one drink minimum (Included for the campers)
4-5pm Late pickups

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We have four more shows and chances to see Santa this Holiday Season in Times Square

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This Weekend Improv Stand Up Santa all in Times Square NYC

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EMAIL now for information, dates/rates and booking request

SANTA’s NYC SING ALONG ADVENTURE

November 30 Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
NEW Interactive Multimedia Musical Fantasy.

Santa and Mrs. Claus fall through a wormhole that drops them in Times Square, NYC. It will take the magic of all the children singing along to get Santa home in time to save Christmas. The 60-minute, multi media interactive performance includes original songs and traditional Christmas favorites. Doors open at 12pm.
No additional purchase required. VIP tickets include a post show meet & greet 1:30-2pm (General Admission ticket holders can purchase pictures with Santa at the box office before the show me). Food and beverage menu served upon request.

BUY TICKETS – Elfprov Breakfast with Santa, Dec 1, 7,8,14,15,21,22 at 9:30am. Every ticket includes continental breakfast, pictures with Santa and interactive show

 

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3:00pm Saturdays/Sundays
Broadway Comedy Club

ADDED SHOWS December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 3pm at the Broadway Comedy Club

COME BE A PART OF THE SHOW!

Off-Broadway Comedy from the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv. The all professional comedy cast includes WALT FRASIER (Billions, Friends of the People, Royal Pains, Blue Bloods, Letterman, MTV), AMELIA FOWLER (Pose, Newark, Power, Bull, Mysteries of Laura, Orange is the New Black, Blue Bloods), THOMAS BURNS SCULLY (Comedy Central’s Broad City, HBO’s The Rock n’ Roll Project, and IVANA MENDEZ (StartUp on SONY Crackle, Wrecked on TBS).

The cast also tours colleges, corporate and private events nationwide.

 

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Broadway Comedy Club presents a lineup full of our Top Headliners. These are the best comedians from New York City with special guests from all across the country. You’ve seen them on MTV, HBO, The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, The Daily Show, Last Comic Standing and more!

12/6 Friday 9pm Ian Lara (NBC’s Tonight Show) Jocelyn Chia (Comedy Central ) Veronica Mosey (HBO, Comedy Central)

12/7 Saturday 9pm Ian Lara (NBC’s Tonight Show )Wali Collins (Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central )Vanessa Holligshead (Comedy Central )Troy Bond, Joe Devito (Comedy Central)

12/8 Sunday 9pm Ian Lara (NBC’s Tonight Show)Leah Bonnema (Tonight Show, WeTv, BBC, Sirius Radio, XM Radio)Dustin Chafin (Showtime)

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