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 / Trivia
Tuesday – The biggest Open Mic in New England, jokingly called “Comedy Hell” – runs until no-one is left
Wednesday – Headliner “An hour with…”
Thursday – 3-5 people, featuring a longer set
Friday & Saturday – Top talent showcase with 5-6 people and regular drop-in special guests
2pm - 4pm
Join us and some of our hilarious comics for our annual Earth Day Clean Up as we rake, pick up trash, and beautify Harvard Square! All are encouraged to join and are welcome to the "Comedy Hell" show, hosted by Jack Hall, starting at 7 p.m. at The Comedy Studio. Clean Up &...2pm - 4pm
Join us and some of our hilarious comics for our annual Earth Day Clean Up as we rake, pick up trash, and beautify Harvard Square! All are encouraged to join and are welcome to the "Comedy Hell" show, hosted by Jack Hall, starting at 7 p.m. at The Comedy Studio. Clean Up & Comedy!
The Comedy Studio
5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
FREE ENTRY
The Globe described the night as "Comedy Hell" when we were upstairs in Somerville's Union Square. Now we're two floors down in a basement in Cambridge's Harvard Square. Under where the first and last Curious George shop died. It's even better. Enter our comedy world, whether you listen, laugh, bomb, groan, clap or just...FREE ENTRY
The Globe described the night as "Comedy Hell" when we were upstairs in Somerville's Union Square. Now we're two floors down in a basement in Cambridge's Harvard Square. Under where the first and last Curious George shop died. It's even better. Enter our comedy world, whether you listen, laugh, bomb, groan, clap or just sip your beverage with a raised eyebrow... We just LOVE it.
It's an Open Mic, but there's always some pros dropping in to test new material, so it's unavoidable to have a good time - for free no less.
Doors Open 6pm. The heat starts around 7pm. Sign up sheet is [coming].
Doors at 730pm / Show at 8pm
The Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent, sending comedians to national stages and beyond. Now, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs. You’ll see comics who’ve appeared on HBO, Netflix, late-night...Doors at 730pm / Show at 8pm
The Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent, sending comedians to national stages and beyond. Now, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs. You’ll see comics who’ve appeared on HBO, Netflix, late-night TV, and more right before they blow up. Expect edgy, off-the-wall humor, a dash of raunch with unexpected twists, and razor-sharp takes on the chaos of modern attitudes. Millennials and Gen Z love it for a reason—this is comedy that hits where it counts. You never know who may drop in.
Lineup: Tooky Kavanagh, Tricia Thomson, Zach Valencia, Big D., Andy Ofeish
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
Certified Fresh, hosted by Jack Hall, takes place every Thursday and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether you’re discovering new faces or catching a set from someone on the verge of stardom, the night promises laughter from start to finish. With performances from...Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
Certified Fresh, hosted by Jack Hall, takes place every Thursday and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether you’re discovering new faces or catching a set from someone on the verge of stardom, the night promises laughter from start to finish. With performances from both up-and-coming acts and Boston’s best comics, it’s the perfect way to enjoy guaranteed laughs and get a taste of the next big thing in comedy.
Lineup: Jack Hall, Andrew Della Volpe, Phoebe Angle, Caroline Moore, Izzy De Rosa, Rob Crean, Paul Ober
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 930pm / Show at 10pm
Join us for the Kill Tiny Show, LIVE! featuring an incredible lineup of comedians and a unique twist—open mic one-minute sets where brave comics take the stage to be roasted and toasted by a panel of three hilarious comic all-stars! Don’t miss out—see you there!
Lineup: Tiny, Jack Hall, Ben...Doors at 930pm / Show at 10pm
Join us for the Kill Tiny Show, LIVE! featuring an incredible lineup of comedians and a unique twist—open mic one-minute sets where brave comics take the stage to be roasted and toasted by a panel of three hilarious comic all-stars! Don’t miss out—see you there!
Lineup: Tiny, Jack Hall, Ben Keefe, Frank Allen, Mike Daniels, Maddie Kelly
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises...Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises an evening full of sharp wit and belly laughs. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a great time out, this show will have something for everyone. Join us for a night of golden performances that will leave you wanting more!
Lineup: Mark-Anthony Lewis, Bethany Van Delft, Danny Killea, Talent Harris, Carolyn Riley, Steph Dalwin
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that only come out at night!
Spend the end of your night with us while one of The Comedy Studio’s...Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that only come out at night!
Spend the end of your night with us while one of The Comedy Studio’s favorite hosts shows us a top variety of some of New England’s greatest talent.
Mocktails, cocktails and your favorite poison will be available before, during and after until 1am while you hang at the bar with your friends. Or make some new friends among the audience and the performers – everyone’s friendly and they won’t bite! Watch out in case a party breaks out behind you. You never know who may drop in. Come see for yourself.
Lineup: Nic Dundas, Adam Groppman, Peter Liu, Amma Marfo, Logan O'Brien, Brandon Pires, Brieana Woodward
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 5pm / Show at 530pm
Hot sauce. Stand-up. Poor decisions. Welcome to the chaos.
3 comics. 5 chicken tenders. Increasingly painful hot sauces.
Each comic downs a hotter tender, then tries to deliver a one-minute set without crying, puking, or quitting. If they go for the milk, they're out.
What to expect:
Comedy that gets sweatier by the...Doors at 5pm / Show at 530pm
Hot sauce. Stand-up. Poor decisions. Welcome to the chaos.
3 comics. 5 chicken tenders. Increasingly painful hot sauces.
Each comic downs a hotter tender, then tries to deliver a one-minute set without crying, puking, or quitting. If they go for the milk, they're out.
What to expect:
Comedy that gets sweatier by the second. Comics falling apart in real time. Maybe some unhinged audience participates
You can also buy your own hot tenders, but sign the waiver first. We’re not liable if you cry in public.
Lineup: Liz Miller, Caroline Moore, Chad Loring, Randy O'Rourke
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises...Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises an evening full of sharp wit and belly laughs. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a great time out, this show will have something for everyone. Join us for a night of golden performances that will leave you wanting more!
Lineup: James Dorsey, Paul Farahvar, Peter Liu, Mustafe Mussa, Carolyn Riley
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that only come out at night!
Spend the end of your night with us while one of The Comedy Studio’s...Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that only come out at night!
Spend the end of your night with us while one of The Comedy Studio’s favorite hosts shows us a top variety of some of New England’s greatest talent.
Mocktails, cocktails and your favorite poison will be available before, during and after until 1am while you hang at the bar with your friends. Or make some new friends among the audience and the performers – everyone’s friendly and they won’t bite! Watch out in case a party breaks out behind you. You never know who may drop in. Come see for yourself.
Lineup: Nic Dundas, Paul Farahvar, Adam Groppman, Liam McGurk, Twon Wood, Brieana Woodward
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 3pm / Showtime 3:30 pm.
Live Dungeons & Dragons 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)...Doors at 3pm / Showtime 3:30 pm.
Live Dungeons & Dragons 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 highs, lows and see how they avoid certain death with a beverage in your hand!
Featuring Trevor Dion, Mark-Anthony Lewis, Special Guests, and perhaps at times, you the audience!
Disclaimer: Please note that, while this is mostly a kid-friendly show, there will be some swearing and other PG-13 content.
Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
Chicago based Comedian Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator. After quickly becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring, first as a feature for headliners...Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
Chicago based Comedian Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator. After quickly becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring, first as a feature for headliners like Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, and later as a headliner. With no manager or agent, he managed to build a following in multiple cities, even selling out rooms in Chicago, Rockford, Denver, Milwaukee, Scottsdale, Sarasota and Tampa in the last two years. When he is not headlining he travels with Dusty Slay and Bret Ernst as their handpicked feature.
He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted "Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians" in 2017. Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the "Top 40 under 40" honor in Illinois. His podcast SINGLES ONLY! was invited to SWSW in 2020 and was voted Best Podcast in Chicago (2021). He was a regular guest host on WGN Radio for years and played "Karam Haddad" on NBC's "Chicago Med." His Dry Bar special “Always a Groomsman" dropped in April, 2023 and his special “Middlewestern, Middle Eastern” with Helium Comedy Studios dropped in April, 2024. He was one of two Americans invited to the Halifax Comedy Festival in May, 2024.
Check out the new special "Middlewestern, Middle Eastern"
(Lineup Subject to Change)
