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5 John F Kennedy St
Cambridge, MA 02138 United States Get Directions

We are open 7 days a week, except for a few holidays (even we need a break from laughing).  Doors open at 6pm most days, and sometimes earlier at weekends.

 

Not yet 42 years ago (1996), yet a long long time ago and certainly pre-pandemic, Rick Jenkins opened The Comedy Studio in the attic of a Chinese restaurant.  Through ups and downs, through different Camberville locations – the intersection of old skool artistry and progressive viewpoints/performance – the Studio has found a long term home in Harvard Square.

The Comedy Studio remains Boston’s most unique stage for comedians and other artistic performers in an intimate and inclusive environment for theatrical lovers and performers. Winner of the “Best of Boston, Best Comedy Club” for three consecutive years by Boston Magazine.

Now under new management, a key goal of the Studio is to be “where entertainers come home” when in Boston.  This inevitably means being welcoming to one and all, an occasionally eclectic mix of attitudes and a space to experiment.  Entering means accepting all of humanity with tolerance, even if not agreement, yet always with a smile in your heart.

The Comedy Studio features an array of emerging and world-renowned comedic and artistic talent. But don’t take our word for it. Frank Smiley, senior producer of Conan said of The Comedy Studio, “I consider it the greatest comedy club on earth.” We agree. And we want more…we will push beyond our core of stand-up, we welcome new forms which will entertain.

 

Our typical line ups and schedules vary but are based around the following acts and performances:

Monday – Music & Spoken Word

Tuesday – Open Mic

Wednesday – Headliner “An hour with…”

Thursday – 3-5 people, featuring a longer set

Friday & Saturday – Showcase with 5-6 people and regular drop-in special guests

Sunday – Variety / Magic / Musical Events

Events at this venue
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Weekend’s Early Studio Showcase

Event Series Private: Weekend’s Early Studio Showcase
The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Get Tickets $16.00 – $24.00
The Comedy Studio is reknown for it's classic showcases and launching talent to the national stage.  No matter your humor, there's something for everyone.  Every weekend, our talented team of producers curates shows to appeal to everyone from any background and for whatever mood you're in.  You'll enjoy the lineups filled with a variety of... Read more

Weekend’s Later Studio Showcase

Event Series Private: Weekend’s Late Studio Showcase
The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Get Tickets $20.00 – $28.00
The Comedy Studio is reknown for it's classic showcases and launching talent to the national stage.  No matter your humor, there's something for everyone.  Every weekend, our talented team of producers curates shows to appeal to everyone from any background and for whatever mood you're in.  You'll enjoy the lineups filled with a variety of... Read more

Tim Butterly

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The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Get Tickets $28.00 – $38.00
Tim Butterly is a comedian, writer, podcaster and actor based out of Philadelphia. In addition to co-hosting DadMeat and his solo projects, Field Trippin’ and Tim Butterly’s Show, he performs stand up and has acted in numerous commercials, television shows and films. His characters and appearances in Gilly and Keeves along with his cult-like following... Read more

Weekend’s Early Studio Showcase

Event Series Private: Weekend’s Early Studio Showcase
The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Get Tickets $24.00 – $28.00
The Comedy Studio is reknown for it's classic showcases and launching talent to the national stage.  No matter your humor, there's something for everyone.  Every weekend, our talented team of producers curates shows to appeal to everyone from any background and for whatever mood you're in.  You'll enjoy the lineups filled with a variety of... Read more

Weekend’s Late Studio Showcase

Event Series Private: Weekend’s Late Studio Showcase
The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
The Comedy Studio is reknown for it's classic showcases and launching talent to the national stage.  No matter your humor, there's something for everyone.  Every weekend, our talented team of producers curates shows to appeal to everyone from any background and for whatever mood you're in.  You'll enjoy the lineups filled with a variety of... Read more

Live D&D with Comedians!

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The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Get Tickets $6.00 – $15.00
Live D&D with comedians! Trevor Dion, the gamemaster, will be guiding comedians through a one-shot. This one-shot takes place in Boston that's home to a hidden realm of magic, where the extraordinary coexists with the ordinary. Come and experience this live game, and perhaps, give (polite or funny) advice or just enjoy the afternoon watching the... Read more

Weekend’s Late Studio Showcase

Event Series Private: Weekend’s Late Studio Showcase
The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
The Comedy Studio is reknown for it's classic showcases and launching talent to the national stage.  No matter your humor, there's something for everyone.  Every weekend, our talented team of producers curates shows to appeal to everyone from any background and for whatever mood you're in.  You'll enjoy the lineups filled with a variety of... Read more

Glue Factory Presents “Office Hours”

Event Series Glue Factory Office Hours
The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Get Tickets $20.00 – $28.00
Every other Thursday, Glue Factory Comedy's Jeremy Pearson, professor by day, comedian by night,  invites you to "Office Hours" where his favorite up-and-coming comedians bring highbrow concepts with some lowbrow silliness in the heart of Harvard Square.

Weekend’s Late Studio Showcase

Event Series Private: Weekend’s Late Studio Showcase
The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
The Comedy Studio is reknown for it's classic showcases and launching talent to the national stage.  No matter your humor, there's something for everyone.  Every weekend, our talented team of producers curates shows to appeal to everyone from any background and for whatever mood you're in.  You'll enjoy the lineups filled with a variety of... Read more

Weekend’s Late Studio Showcase

Event Series Private: Weekend’s Late Studio Showcase
The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
The Comedy Studio is reknown for it's classic showcases and launching talent to the national stage.  No matter your humor, there's something for everyone.  Every weekend, our talented team of producers curates shows to appeal to everyone from any background and for whatever mood you're in.  You'll enjoy the lineups filled with a variety of... Read more

Fixed – Emily Wilson’s Pre-TV Recording

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The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Get Tickets $26.00 – $32.00
Fixed is Emily Wilson’s debut comedy hour about her brutal time as a 15-year-old on Simon Cowell’s reality show The X Factor. With standup, footage and original music, this show has dazzled audiences in over 30 cities across America and the UK. Don’t miss the pre-taping of this heartbreaking and hilarious story about what it... Read more

Comedians for Peace – early show

Featured Featured Event Series Comedians for Peace
The Comedy Studio 5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Get Tickets $25.00 – $30.00
Jews. Muslims, Christians, All. Comedy.  No politics. Just laughs.  Originally part of 2023 New York Comedy Festival!! Comedy for Peace (est. March 2019) is a project that aims to unite Jewish and Muslim communities through humor and mutual understanding. Our project brings together the best Muslim, Jewish and Christian stand-up comedians for an inspiring, funny and... Read more