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 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 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Dave Ross is a comedian in New York City. Every single person on earth likes him. He's been on the Late Late Show with James Corden, This is Not Happening, Drunk History, WTF with Marc Maron, Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer, Behind the Bastards, The Daily Zeitgeist and many many more. He was...Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Dave Ross is a comedian in New York City. Every single person on earth likes him. He's been on the Late Late Show with James Corden, This is Not Happening, Drunk History, WTF with Marc Maron, Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer, Behind the Bastards, The Daily Zeitgeist and many many more. He was a New Face at Just For Laughs Montreal in 2016, and since then has been touring the country, headlining every single type of room -- from a tent at Warped Tour to a theater at SXSW to The Hollywood Improv, New York Comedy Club and your basement. His first album The Only Man Who Has Ever Had Sex is really really good and that's why everybody likes him so much. This is your chance to see an American treasure LIVE at The Comedy Studio!
As Seen on Comedy Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ENHFLDgHFE
Feature: Peter Martin
Host: Brieana Woodward
Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
Dave Ross is a comedian in New York City. Every single person on earth likes him. He's been on the Late Late Show with James Corden, This is Not Happening, Drunk History, WTF with Marc Maron, Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer, Behind the Bastards, The Daily Zeitgeist and many many more. He was...Doors at 9:15pm / Show at 9:30pm
Dave Ross is a comedian in New York City. Every single person on earth likes him. He's been on the Late Late Show with James Corden, This is Not Happening, Drunk History, WTF with Marc Maron, Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer, Behind the Bastards, The Daily Zeitgeist and many many more. He was a New Face at Just For Laughs Montreal in 2016, and since then has been touring the country, headlining every single type of room -- from a tent at Warped Tour to a theater at SXSW to The Hollywood Improv, New York Comedy Club and your basement. His first album The Only Man Who Has Ever Had Sex is really really good and that's why everybody likes him so much. This is your chance to see an American treasure LIVE at The Comedy Studio!
As Seen on Comedy Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ENHFLDgHFE
Feature: Peter Martin
Host: Brieana Woodward
Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
A past winner of both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta, Gabriel Rutledge has made numerous television appearances including Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, Nickelodeon's Nickmom Night Out, Laughs on FOX, and Inside Joke streaming on Amazon Prime Video. His Dry Bar...Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
A past winner of both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta, Gabriel Rutledge has made numerous television appearances including Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, Nickelodeon's Nickmom Night Out, Laughs on FOX, and Inside Joke streaming on Amazon Prime Video. His Dry Bar Comedy special "A Third of the Room," as well as his YouTube special "Nectarine" have garnered millions of views online. He is also the author of the book "Happiness Isn't Funny: True Stories of a Road Comic."
As Seen on Drybar Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7wU8KtHJJo
Feature: Al Christakis
Host: Brieana Woodward
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 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: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm.
2 Item Suggested Minimum.
After sell-out shows across Australia, America, and Europe in 2024 with the ‘Yeah Nah’ Tour, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, ‘Is That Your Mate’. Coming to over 70 cities in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia in...Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm.
2 Item Suggested Minimum.
After sell-out shows across Australia, America, and Europe in 2024 with the ‘Yeah Nah’ Tour, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, ‘Is That Your Mate’. Coming to over 70 cities in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia in his biggest tour yet. Monty Franklin is an Australian-born stand-up comedian and actor based in Los Angeles.
He has toured over 40 states of the US, performing for over 1 million Americans. Monty also tours with Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan, and John Cleese. Monty’s online videos, which point out the ‘perils’ of being an Australian living in America, have amassed over 1 billion views. Monty was on Ep #1794 of The Joe Rogan Experience and is currently appearing in 'Real Rob' on NETFLIX, seasons 1 & 2. He has had roles on 'New Girl' on FOX and 'Becoming Bond' on Hulu. Monty performs in Los Angeles as a regular at the Improv Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory and he was the first Australian to have their name added to the wall of the The Comedy Store in Hollywood. Monty is currently set to star in the feature film that he co-wrote with Rob Schneider and John Cleese, THE GREAT EMU WAR in 2026. Also, starring Schneider, Cleese, Rhys Darby and Jim Jefferies.
Host: Jack Hall
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
2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Joe Bartnick is a standup comic, actor and writer. All Things Comedy released his comedy special titled “Bartnick – A Killing in Chicago” Now on Amazon Prime. The special was featured on Sirius/XM’s RawDog Channel. Joe played Randy the Bouncer in “Old Dads”, a Netflix #1 movie....Doors at 630pm / Show at 730pm
2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Joe Bartnick is a standup comic, actor and writer. All Things Comedy released his comedy special titled “Bartnick – A Killing in Chicago” Now on Amazon Prime. The special was featured on Sirius/XM’s RawDog Channel. Joe played Randy the Bouncer in “Old Dads”, a Netflix #1 movie. Joe was featured on Netflix’s “Bill Burr - Friends who Kill” comedy special. Joe started as a comic performing in coffeeshops and bars. Joe used talent and hustle to make his way prestigious venues like Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks.
Joe can be seen doing standup on AXS-TVs Gotham Live, roasting Tommy Lee on A&E and acting on Playboy TVs King of Clubs. Joe wrote the bestselling E- book “You Might Be a Douchebag”. He parlayed his love of hockey into the popular podcast Puck Off. He toured for years with Lisa Lampanelli and now frequently appears with Bill Burr who nicknamed him “The Rose Bowl Legend”.
Feature: Brian Plumb
Lineup Subject to Change.
