July is always our second busiest month of the year, second only to December. We are busy with shows in Times Square, touring, classes and comedy camp starts this week. Check menu for quick Links to show and classes, scroll below for upcoming featured events or EMAIL for questions regarding shows, classes and private events/groups sales.
GET TICKETS to the most interactive professional theater off-broadway. Sure schedules includes Saturday 3pm, Sunday 3pm and Tuesday 8pm. Weekend matinees are all ages friendly, while Tuesday is strictly 13+ (PG-13 humor).
Since 2002, the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH has presented 7000+ shows live from Times Square NYC and touring nationwide. Every slot and song is improvised on the spot based on audience suggestions and participation. No two shows are ever the same!
Broadway Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd Street, Times Square NYC. JUST one block from the Colbert show stage doors.
Saturdays 10am, Kids and Teens join Andrea in Central Park for 90 minutes of interactive games.
Online Classes
Mondays/Wednesdays
Adults 8pm (Monday Stand Up Comedy)
Teens 6pm
Kids 5pm
Ten weeks of Comedy Camps starts June 28!!!!
Most students sign up for two to four weeks, a rare few sign up for all ten, while it is perfectly fine to just do a week.
CLICK HERE to register. $350/week, however if you register for three, get a fourth for free. ($1050 four weeks) register for six, and get all ten ($2100 up to ten weeks).
Private Events
EMAIL for questions regarding shows, classes and private events/groups sales. July is nearly sold out for corporate events, and our educational outreach team is touring schools and camps. Also residencies, professional development, college campus tour, family events and more.
We’ve been back since April 10, 2021 and we want you to come play. This is designed to be an eight week course, but as more and more folks get comfortable with live interactive classes, we want to make it easy for you to join, starting any time.
So we are making our Sunday 12pm class open to drop ins the next few weeks. Come out and play. If you love it we will prorate the full session or you can continue to drop by when you can/want. CLICK HERE or use form below to register online. EMAIL for info regarding shows, classes and private events. We offer corporate team building, K12 educational outreach and more. Check MENU links for additional classes, shows in Times Square, Central Park, Long Island AND Online.
Stay for the 3pm show!!!! Our students always get free tickets to our professional shows. There is a one drink minimum (plenty of non alcoholic options) but the $25 cover is on us.
Teacher: Walt Frasier
In 2002 Walt Frasier co-Founded EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv (aka LMAO Off Broadway, Absent Minded Comedy, Improv 4 Kids) and serves as the Artistic Director of the New York Improv Theater where he has performed 5000+ shows (producing 7000+) live from Times Square and touring nationwide. International TV credits include Friends of the People, Billions, Royal Pains, Blue Bloods, Lilyhammer, and Letterman (9 episodes). Plus shows on NICK, WE, MTV2, commercials, indy film…. On stage includes international credits in comedy, theater (Off Broadway, Festival, Regional and touring), opera, and music.
IMPROV on ZOOM
While the cover screams YA school text, this book is great for all to learn some new games as well as how to play these games online. It’s a valuable resource for any student,
Recent clients online include Milbank, Accenture, NYC Teachers, NY Life, Datadog, and numerous smaller firms. Past clients include JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, BING/Microsoft, BAML, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, KRAFT, UNILEAVER, HBO, and 100s more…
Book a private online workshop with Walt Frasier starting at just $150/hour
NOW BOOKING in person corporate sessions for SPRING 2021 starting at $250/hour plus travel and expenses.
ONLINE SHOWS $300
IN PERSON SHOWS starting at $800 (additional fees for hosting at our NYC club, catering options etc)
$25/class, $75/month unlimited access includes 8-10 classes for each age group.
EMAIL questions about classes and private programs for corporate teams, schools and community centers. Now offering live events as well in Times Square NYC and touring Nationwide.
Every session, for all of the above, includes playing games that develop our creativity, presentation skills and self confidence. We use the same game to train corporate groups team building, leadership, sales, and customer service.
BUT most importantly we share much needed laughter.
Artistic Director, Member since 2002, International TV credits include Billions (CBS), Friends of the People (TruTV), Blue Bloods (CBS) Royal Pains (USA), Lilyhammer (NETFLIX),Naked Brothers Band (NICK), Fat Pants (Dr. Oz Promo), Late Night with David Letterman (9 eps), Hair Trauma (2 eps, WE). Walter is a New Yorker since 1997, but grew up in Maryland, getting his theatrical start in Washington DC area. Walter has also performed internationally in theater (mostly musicals), music and even Opera.
Welcome back to live events. We still have online shows and classes but for teams looking for in person activities we have an all new weekly shows designed just for you.
In fact the next two weeks, June 8&15 are sold out with group sales/private event bookings.
Menu of options for corporate teams
Tuesdays 8pm public rates: $25 plus one drink minimum CLICK HERE for full calendar and ticketing.
Group Rate Options
$100 up to 10 seats ($10pp additional guest) plus ala carte food and drink
$250 up to 10 guests PIZZA PARTY ($25pp additional guest) Large Slice plus soft drink ala carte alcoholic beverages
Private Rate Options (With enough notice we can shut down for your group)
$1250 up to 50ppl pizza party
$1350 up to 20ppl show, catering package that includes show, 2 drinks, assorted finger foods, plus all service and taxes. ($50pp additional guest)
Workshop
Corporate clients include teams from Pepsi, Bloomberg, HSBC, Macy’s, 360i, JP Morgan Chase, IBM, Morgan Stanley, Master Card, American Express, NYC Schools (DOE VENDOR), Microsoft/BING, Twitter, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Home Depot, Enrst & Young, GM, KRAFT, UBS, UNILEAVER, HBO, and 100s more….
Improv workshops are amazing team building activities. In addition to sharing much needed laughter, simply playing games builds skills creative, team, presentation and self confidence.
Improv delivers better team, leadership, sales and service.
Book a workshop for just $500, up to 90 minutes with one teaching artist. Before 6pm fail, no additional fees. Evening events require food/beverage purchase or prefixes catering package.
Book any workshop with a show for just $350.
Book a show or workshop for any NYC venue
$800 45-60 minute show, four performers
$500 90- minute workshop
Book any two shows/workshops in the same month, including additional teachers for larger workshop groups, take $100 off per sessions ($700,$400)
The Complete Package
Book a full day seminar.
We will have a coffee and cabs continental buffer upon arrival, a breakfast happy hour of sorts.
After a morning improv workshop, we cater a light lunch of sandwiches and soft drinks (beer and wine service available as well).
As lunch winds down, we offer our signature interactive show.
After lunch we have an optional Level 2 workshop, conflict resolution break out workshop, or you can use the time for a meeting. Teams find this time to be very creative /productive.
We have a very busy week ahead. Due to private and special events, the only public Improv Show offering is Sunday 3pm. All events below, unless otherwise stated, meet at 318 West 53rd Street NYC 10019.
Sunday 3pm 6/6 LMAO OFF-BROADWAY Improv Comedy. $25 plus one drink minimum
Saturday 3pm 6/5 Class Clowns Teen Comics present Improv, Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy $5 cash at the door plus one drink minimum
6/8 Tuesday 8pm SOLD OUT high school group booked entire show.
9pm nightly ALL STAR STAND-UP COMEDY at the Broadway Comedy Club
Classes, Times Square NYC
New sessions start this weekend. Students get free tickets to all public shows. If registered simply EMAIL Walt Frasier and we’ll have tickets for you and a guest waiting at the theater.
Sunday 12-2pm New Adult Class runs 6/6-8/1. No class 7/4. 8 Classes plus showcase for just $200.
Registration open to younger kids but most 11 and younger are continuing online and outside in Central Park.
2-4 professional teachers on hand daily plus teenterns – Class Clowns with 2-6+ years experience as comedy students helping MC open mics, run warm ups etc.
Classes in improv, Stand-Up and sketch comedy.
NEW THIS YEAR: Daily content creators forum for campers 13+ M-Th 1-3pm
Doors open daily 8:45am, 9:30am daily warm ups. 10am Improv Comedy, 12pm lunch break (bring your own lunch and snacks this year, weekly price reduced $150) and open mic (students can take turns on mic sharing stand up comedy routines etc) 1pm choice of Stand up or sketch comedy/content creation electives. 3pm afternoon free for all (varies daily, open mic, bonding time run by teenteens – AKA MAFIA etc, watch a pro show)
We are so excited to be back LIVE in Times Square NYC!!! Do you want to perform?
Are you a…
Experience Producer?
Beginning/Wannabe Producer?
Team looking for showcase slots?
Individual looking to audition for a team or jam session?
Individual looking for a class?
EMAIL us but first read below for what you need to send.
Located at 318 West 53rd Street, 53 Above is the street level 70-seat theater at the Broadway Comedy Club. Medium cabaret style stage, tiny backstage area, piano, basic lighting & sound package, cabaret seating. Light Snack & drink menu, most shows feature cocktail service.
CLASSES
Check menu links for upcoming classes. If you are looking to learn Improv, Stand-Up and/or Sketch Comedy we have classes online and in person. EMAIL us questions about classes.
AUDITIONS/JAM SESSIONS/INTERNSHIPS for INDIVIDUALS
Are you already trained and/or somewhat experienced in Improv? Are you looking to join a team? Are you looking to join a jam session? Would you like to maybe intern with our professional company? EMAIL us your name, headshot, resume and a short cover letter for what you are looking for. We are forming new sessions and audition new talent regularly.
New York Improv Theater does not believe in making you spend $1000s just to perform on our stages for free, especially if you have already paid a small fortune for college training etc. We are always looking for new players to fill our spots on gigs and showcases that at least pay a stipend. We also have jam sessions you can drop by for a tiny fee just to play (Just enough to cover the space fees) or some times free with a one drink minimum to hang out. (Soda, Juice, etc. available).
Internships are a great way for us to get to know you, rehearse and perhaps even perform with professionals. Interns get free access to all classes. Perfect for a recent college theater grad looking to make some connections and get on stage.
INDY TEAM SHOWCASES
Ready to get back on a live stage? We have stage time for you. EMAIL us a short cover letter, photo, links, a bridged performance history etc.
Join us weekly, monthly, one offs, etc. Right now it’s first come first serve and we expect to fill up fast.
No Fee, No Pay. Drink specials for artists but no minimums. Get your team/act listed on this website with links and bios for your artists.
Current Time Slots: Tuesday Nights 6:15, 8, 10pm, Sundays 6pm.
Most shows $5 plus one drink minimum for guest.
BEGINNERS PRODUCER PACKAGE
Perfect for indy/house teams looking to make that jump to producing your own shows.
NO FEE- NO PAY- NO HASSLE
We provide ticketing, tech/house manager, web marketing, etc.
You focus on creating a great show and building a following for you act. Produce an indy show, book your team plus 1-3 others to fill a 60-75 minute spot. Produce a variety show. So many options. We only have a limited number of these spots but we are looking to train a special few on how to produce. If you have never produced before, this is a great chance to start.
EMAIL us about yourself as a producer as well as your idea for a show.
EXPERIENCED PRODUCER PACKAGE
Get the room 100% for free. Set up your own ticketing. NO RENT, the clubs sells drinks to cover their costs. This is a bare bones package. you supply our own tech, house manager as needed. The club turns on the lights and sound. Off-Off Broadway producing can be potentially financially rewarding for a team, if not a chance at total artistic freedom and control over your time and space.
EMAIL us about yourself as a producer as well as your idea for a show.
Join us weekly, monthly, one offs, etc. Right now it’s first come first serve.
Send us your ticketing links, photo/logo, show info, artist bios etc and we will list on this site PLUS BroadwayComedyClub.com
NEED MORE SPACE?
Do you have a large following and potentially need more than 70 seats. If you can fill it, the Broadway Comedy Club main stage is available. WARNING: this room has professional stand-up comedy 9pm nightly. This 140-seat room has higher expectations to fill. BUT if you have the following (TICKET SALES) OR a private event that needs space, it’s a fun room. We have been producing in this room since 2004 – college groups, corporate events, and even k12 outreach.
Every Wednesday come jam on various warm-up, technique building and performance games. Fun for all levels do interact and create much needed laughter. We use these same games to train corporate groups team building, leadership, sales, and customer service. Develop better creative and presenting skills.
Unlimited classes for $75 includes Stand Up Comedy, Mondays 8pm. Many of the same students, and few that just do Stand Up Comedy share stories and jokes as we develop original comedy routines.
Comedy 4 Kids and Teens
Unlimited access includes Monday and Wednesday classes for 4-5 weeks. We focus on Improvisation but students can share Stand Up and Sketch Comedy
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