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
Doors at 9pm / 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...Doors at 9pm / 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 comics. 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: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
James Camacho is a NYC based comedian via NJ. James is an only child that grew up with a Chinese mom and Puerto Rican dad. He has a great uniqueness, likability, and boyish charm that make him one of the most hilarious and polished young comedians out there! At...Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
James Camacho is a NYC based comedian via NJ. James is an only child that grew up with a Chinese mom and Puerto Rican dad. He has a great uniqueness, likability, and boyish charm that make him one of the most hilarious and polished young comedians out there! At least that’s what he thinks! James will be appearing on Kevin Hart's LOL Network. He has been seen on "Kevin Can Wait" on CBS, "A Crime to Remember" on the ID channel, & on commercials for Parker Waichman, Dunkin Donuts, ESPN, & Vice.
He just filmed a role in the upcoming movie, "God the Worm" with Willie Garson & Annabelle Sciorra, & was in the movie, "What Happened Last Night" with Amber Rose, & the movie, "The Golden Phoenix. He also appeared in Jay-Z's music video for "I Got the Keys" with DJ Khaled, & in a viral video for Cosmopolitan.com. He has a podcast centered around high school called, "I'm Just A Kid!". His home club is The Comic Strip Live in NYC, where Jerry Seinfeld & Adam Sandler shot their Netflix specials.
In a time of political turmoil and social unrest James' point of view & comedic tellings of his mixed heritage, and personal and dating life is enjoyable and relaxing for everyone. Follow him @CAMACHBRO on Instagram for funny videos and on Twitter for daily jokes! James started comedy as an English and Theater student at Rutgers University. It began as a way for him to tell the jokes he wrote in his short stories and screenplays. Now stand-up has moved to the forefront.
YouTube Special "Mutt": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8zfsstpv74
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 630pm / Show at 730pm
2 Item Suggested Minimum.
FutureDrama is a high-energy comedic variety show that explores our misgivings and existential dread about the future in a tongue-in-cheek way. Through interviews, improv, and sketch, we tackle pressing issues related to technology, society, and what lies ahead. Each show will center around a specific theme—such...Doors at 630pm / Show at 730pm
2 Item Suggested Minimum.
FutureDrama is a high-energy comedic variety show that explores our misgivings and existential dread about the future in a tongue-in-cheek way. Through interviews, improv, and sketch, we tackle pressing issues related to technology, society, and what lies ahead. Each show will center around a specific theme—such as data privacy, AI in the workplace, or the future of marketing—and use comedy to speculate on how these developments might impact our lives.
Nova Comedy Collective: https://thenovacomedy.com/
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 7pm / 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 7pm / 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: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
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 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...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 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: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
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: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 9pm / 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 9pm / 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. See for yourself.
Lineup: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 630pm / Show at 730pm
Fumi Abe is a Japanese-American stand-up comedian/writer based in Los Angeles who was recently named Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023 and was part of the 2023 Just For Laughs New Faces.
He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen...Doors at 630pm / Show at 730pm
Fumi Abe is a Japanese-American stand-up comedian/writer based in Los Angeles who was recently named Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023 and was part of the 2023 Just For Laughs New Faces.
He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Dropout’s Smarty Pants and has written for The Late Late Show with James Corden, NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!”, the ESPYs, Comedy Central pilot “Wavelength” and is currently a Story Editor on the upcoming Seth MacFarlane animated TV series “Ted”.
Fumi has opened for national headliners such as Ronny Chieng, Ilana Glazer, Iliza Shlesinger, Tom Papa, and Hannah Berner.
As Seen on The Tonight Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDB9LZy-6DQ
Lineup: TBD
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 9pm / Show at 930pm
Fumi Abe is a Japanese-American stand-up comedian/writer based in Los Angeles who was recently named Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023 and was part of the 2023 Just For Laughs New Faces.
He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen...Doors at 9pm / Show at 930pm
Fumi Abe is a Japanese-American stand-up comedian/writer based in Los Angeles who was recently named Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023 and was part of the 2023 Just For Laughs New Faces.
He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Dropout’s Smarty Pants and has written for The Late Late Show with James Corden, NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!”, the ESPYs, Comedy Central pilot “Wavelength” and is currently a Story Editor on the upcoming Seth MacFarlane animated TV series “Ted”.
Fumi has opened for national headliners such as Ronny Chieng, Ilana Glazer, Iliza Shlesinger, Tom Papa, and Hannah Berner.
As Seen on The Tonight Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDB9LZy-6DQ
Lineup: TBD
(Lineup Subject to Change)
Doors at 130pm / Showtime 2pm
Live Dungeons & Dragons with comedians! Trevor Dion, the game master, will guide comedians through a one-shot. This one-shot takes place in Cambridge 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...Doors at 130pm / Showtime 2pm
Live Dungeons & Dragons with comedians! Trevor Dion, the game master, will guide comedians through a one-shot. This one-shot takes place in Cambridge 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.
2 Item Suggested Minimum.
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].
