We had an absolute blast here. Definitely recommend the “premium” seating for just a few dollars more- you sit front row and are almost certain to be engaged at some point by the cast. We came for the Main show on a Saturday night and will definitely be back for more!

Always entertaining! Perfect winter time activity when you have a couple of hours to spend in the North End. Arrive about five minutes before the show so that you dont have to wait in the somewhat crowded waiting area - you can always grab a drink at a nearby bar. Contrary to their website, the do scan tickets off your phone so no need to print them out.

Had to leave early but still enjoyable !

I bought two tickets to the 10PM Friday show on a whim and I am so glad I did! I had no idea what to expect before the show started but it was a great time.The cast is incredibly talented and very invested in doing a great job. The supporting staff was professional and helpful. There was an unfortunate incident with a very drunk patron who threw their phone on stage. The staff handled the situation beautifully you barely noticed.The prices at the bar are reasonable and they move quickly to get everyone served before the show and during intermission (bar shuts down during the show). The lines may look long but the waiting area is small so the lines aren’t actually that bad.Would definitely go back for another evening show.

Great show, striking a perfect balance between sketch and improv. Awesome date night spot!

Two of the most fun hours Ive ever spent. The Main Stage cast probably has some of the best comedic timing and chemistry Ive ever seen! Everyone, from Patty to Joey to Matt to Anne is just immensely talented and my jaw was hurting by the end of the night from laughing so much for two hours! A great experience, and a must visit for anyone in the area looking for something to do in the evening.

Highly recommend. These guys are so talented. Lots of crowd interaction in a fun way. Theyd ask someone questions, take their responses, and act it out in a skit on the spot. Id go back again and again

I went to the 11/27 Wednesday night show. It was a good time. Seats were just comfortable enough, crowd was good. There was a comedian that struggled through the show and I felt that he was not as supported through the process. It was hard to watch.Would give 5 for a more supportive cast. Overall, a good way to spend a Wednesday night.

A guaranteed good time with friends! If youre not sure what your plans should be, this is it. Hilarious each time and relevant comedy to todays topics. Every few months I go to the main stage show, its always a treat. If you go to the late time, at midnight they usually have a free show for folks that attended it.

Really cool spot. I was bored and wanted something to do on a Monday night and got a ticket. I was scared it was going to be deserted but it was actually quiet packed. Not everything is funny, but you can make it funny or laugh because you feel awkward. Drinks were super cheap too.

Amazing time! Ive been a few times and its always great. The actors are phenomenal and the venue is cozy / clean. Bar always has good drinks and selection. Staff is friendly and efficient. I would give 6/5 stars if possible.

Best comedy show in Boston. Mix of sketch/improv. Venue is in a great location; North End has an endless array of delicious Italian options. Full bar, so arrive early and get yourself a drink or two (and then another at intermission)

The show put on here was a once in a lifetime experience. The preformers are very talented and extremely personable, which is important due to their use of the audience during their act. The only negative thing about this place is that the drinks are a tad pricey, but you dont need the drinks to have a good time.

A fun atmosphere with performers who have lots of energy and quick wit which made for an entertaining show .... but some basic acting, vocal, singing, mime skills could be better. Felt like I was watching keen students/amateurs rather than experienced pros. I guess the performance skills are not the main focus for these guys but sometimes they werent quite able to get their ideas across. Were from the UK and were surprised that there were more Bostonian references and in-jokes than we expected.

A different experience if you have never been. The comedians are actually funny. I had a good time

Funny night here. The three groups were enjoyable and we got our laughs. Ill be back for another round shortly.

Great night out! Highly recommend if looking for something different to do with friends or a significant other

An intimate stage in the basement. Grab a drink at the bar, it will make their great performance even better. Quite a lot of audience participation, even better if youre there for a special occasion, the cast will make it extra special for you. They have shows starting from 5pm all they way to midnight. You can buy online, but its cheaper if you just go in to their counter.

This place is a great time! The show is different Everytime and the actors running it are really funny! If you need a great laugh this is the place! Also have a bar which is a plus

A worthy and unusual and insane event. Intimate setting with great audience involvement. Comedies work hard to make it fun.

Love this place! Funny shows and also great night out for college students. Student discounts makes the tickets $10 for the midnight shows. Highly recommend.

Improv Asylum makes me laugh every time! It is always the highlight of the night. Their jokes are hilarious no matter what your sense of humor is. They often pick somebody from the crowd to be part of the show which is never disappointing. If you bought tickets for an earlier show, they offer deals where you can come back later for another show. They also validate parking at a garage nearby for only $3 which is great because parking can be tough to find in the area or expensive. You just have to make sure you get back within 3 hours or you will have to pay the regular price at the garage. Would definitely recommend to all!

Friday night crew was great. First half was hilarious, second wasnt as great, but overall worth the money and time.

Fun show for those interested in seeing your college comedy troupe...sans the not funny ones...they really only have people good at improv which is fun but inherently not as much fun.

Great show. Highly recommend

Fun combination of sketches and improv. High energy. Decent music. Good cast.

Super fun date spot. The show is always different and always very entertaining. Warning: if you sit front row they may include you in the skit

Honestly wasnt sure what to expect. Im not a very artys or theater person so I dont know if I was going to be out of my realm. We went to the raunch show and it was honestly the hardest Ive laughed in a long time.

Great cast. Extremely funny. This is the place to go if you want a guaranteed laugh

Went on a Tuesday for an improv/sketch combo night and it was really entertaining. It was musical and funny and there were moments where they brought the audience in. All in all, a great way to spend an evening while visiting the city.

Group of us, all had some laughs - great time!

Great show here! I would definitely recommend going to a show here.

Much fun, great characters that make you smile.

One of my favorite activities to enjoy with friends or make a date night out of. Always felt they put on a quality show that left me smiling and exhausted from laughing. Some nights were better than others, but thats based on the quality responses they got from the audience (Pro tip: Dont be dirty, be creative). They really engage the audience for material to work off of and mix in some of their own pre-developed content. The drinks are reasonably priced and theres an intermission to get more or go use the restroom. Highly recommend catching a show if youre visiting town or live around Boston.

We were there for a Tuesday night show where the crew tries out their brand new scripted skits, so the show was half scripted and half improve. The improve was great, we loved the comedians - very talented. Most of the skits were also good and a few not that funny. For $10 per ticket it was a great evening! We also liked the very intimate setting and audience engagement. Looking forward to coming back here next time we are in town.

The show was hilarious! We had a wonderful time.

This review is specifically for the long haired dude working the front desk. Awful service

This place is a blast! So funny and a great little venue

A full fun day company outing! The comedy show was awsome!

Ive been to improv shows all over the country. Nothing holds a candle to Improv Asylum. This cast is magical. Hope they stay on forever.

A MUST when visiting the Boston area. You wont regret it! Lots of laughs and of course, if you can, a drink helps!

Haven’t laughed this hard since Grad school! Have been to a couple improv places in the past couple years and had to bring out some pity laughs, NOT the case here, everyone was HILARIOUS, the lights and pianist totally made this an excellent production! They didn’t take the easy way out with dirty jokes to get a laugh either. This place was classy. Zack, Sam, Billy, Marielle, Madison and Dan Thank You SO much, I haven’t laughed this hard in a while!

This place was so fun! The comedy was audience appropriate, funny, and entertaining. The performers on stage were witty and had great energy. This is a great event for an evening out with friends, family, or a significant other.

I have never been to an improv show just stand up but I was looking for something fun to do with my 15 year old besides the same old stuff. They are hilarious, extremely talented and you cant beat the price! Highly recommend especially where you do not have to be 21+ its a great idea for an older teen. We had so much fun and didnt stop laughing!

It’s now 5 times we have visited. Each time new content and hilarious consistently.Amazing work!!!

Great show, with engaging and wildly entertaining actors.

Fun after dinner thing to do.

Good show, overall good performers but clearly a lot of variance in improv skill. Bar closed at midnight on a Friday which was disappointing.

What a great date night! Went to dinner in the North End, then the bar here opens an hour before the show starts so you can relax and hang out. The show is absolutely a fun time, and afterwards head to Mikes Pastries for a sweet treat. Had a blast, will definitely be going back for a repeat.

Great improv show for 90 minutes & lots of audience involvement!!

Much better than expected. The main event crew was excellent, and drinks were reasonable-ish for the area.

Went last year for a birthday and we loved it so much we went back again this year! Absolutely hilarious and such a great environment to have a nice time out with friends or family! Needless to say, well probably make this our birthday stop next year too!!!

Funny performance by talented young actors. Affordable entertainment. I would recommend to buy front seats the hear better the show, so you can be invited to participate. Lots of places to drink eat around before and after the show.

The show was fun! Seating was good. I only wish there was a way to get more volume from the players. If they turned their backed to you the sound was muffled. Otherwise, fun date night.

Absolutely amazing. Had me and my friends laughing the entire time. Drinks are a bit pricey, but definitely worth it by the quality.

We have attended their shows a couple times, and left each and every time still laughing. Great place to spend the night out. Not too far from the subway so stumbling to and from Improv Asylum is easy. And one last thing is sticking around after the show and grabbing a drink with the cast members is LEGEND wait for itDARY!!!

Really great show. Very funny

Loved this crew! Fun, witty, creative... I would recommend this to anyone that wants to laugh.

A little hole in the wall with big laughs! A very relaxed atmosphere and every seat is a good seat as the theatre is small and intimate. The 6 improve comedians made us laugh from start to finish.

The actors were really funny, especially in the first half of the Saturday show. We had fun and only spent $60 or so.As a visitor, it was cool to be around so many young, native people in our age range

Awesome unique atmosphere! The show was very funny and the comedians do a great job engaging the audience. I do wish it was longer than an hour but was still very good.

This was my first experience going to an improv show, and I had a blast. I loved the audience participation. It was clear that the entire team was very talented and had the whole audience laughing from start till end. I liked how they mixed together rehearsed acts with off the spur improv initiated by ideas from the audience. Would definitely go again.

I am from the UK, I had heard a lot about this place and was looking forward to it as a main event during our trip to Boston. I am a massive comedy fan and I was really looking forward to having a good laugh.I left in the intermission. I may have laughed twice in 30 minutes. I was and still am shocked at how highly rated it is. The humour wasn’t witty, jokes linear and one dimensional. I felt like I was watching a school act rather than seasoned pros. It isn’t an entirely improv act, there are pre prepared performances and they sucked.I gave this a two star because although the comedy and act werent great and deserving of a 1*, the experience would have been all the worse if it was a worse venue. The venue was alright, as far as comedy clubs go anyway.I had heard good things about the Boston comedy scene too...

Small venue, super personal environment. All participants are definitely funny and very talented. Would go 7 nights a week if I were a resident.

Very funny. My wife and I really enjoyed the show!

Hilarious group of performers able to liven up your evening or your next corporate event

Arguably the best improv spot in Boston. Ive been here at least 5 or 6 times and have never been disappointed. Always a good cast and generally very responsive audiences. Great setup, too, very conducive to interactivity.

Was invited by a college buddy to attend the Saturday 5 pm The Main Stage Happy Hour (And A Half). What a delightful time! The cast was enthusiastic and unbelievably incorporated even the most outlandish suggestions. For $15, this was a great way to spend the afternoon with a friend!

Was so impressed that I stayed for the Raunch show!

Went on a Saturday night to the Main Stage Show at 10:00 with a friend. Easily the highlight of the weekend. Although tickets are a bit steep ($28+fees), it was worth every penny. When we got there around 9:45, the place was busy and there was a short line for drinks. Id recommend arriving about 20 minutes prior to the show so you can use the bathroom or grab a drink.Our seats were in the second row on the back side. Some have complained that its annoying that the actors are faced away for most of the show, but we found this to not be a problem at all. Additionally, we had a pole that blocked a small section of the stage which wasnt a big deal, either. The place is small enough that sound carries well, so you can hear everything.The comedy itself was fantastic. There were sketches and improv, and both were hysterical. The actors interact with the audience well, and use audience suggestions (and even audience members themselves) as part of the show, which means every show is unique.Fantastic way to spend 90 minutes. They even offered free tickets to the midnight show, but we didnt stick around. Highly recommend.

Very talented comedy troupe. Good blend of improv and pre-written sketches.

Was in Boston for a 16 hour layover and stumbled into this place. I was very pleased. Very funny group with games different to the usual improv shows I go to. I had a lot of fun.

I only feel bad that I hadn’t gone sooner. My face kind of hurt by the end because of all the laughing and smiling. It was a unique show and I really hope more people check it out!

So much fun! Literally cant say enough good things about this establishment. The bar is a very nice touch and the staff is amazing. The actors obviously love what theyre doing and if you have the guts being on stage with them will have you talking about the night for weeks. I had such a good time I may take classes there. Highly recommended.

O my god this was amazing! I have not laughed that much in a while. Went to a 730 show and was promptly seated after grabbing some very tastey drinks from the bar. Got there 15 minutes early and got one of the last front row seats. The actors are super likeable, and very clever, I perform in an improv group myself, so I know quality when I see it. Seats were comfortable, and the sound system lets you hear every word. I would go back in a heartbeat, and would have paid double! Thanks for the best comedy night ever guys!!!

Everybody should go here at least once!! Great experience, actors/actress were hilarious! Loved how they got the audience involved. I really had a blast here! Great bar service, and really shout out to everyone who plays a hand in your shows. Will surely visit again 10/10

Fun late night activity. Great for groups, especially if you’re seated in the front row as you may end up becoming a part of the show. Recommend to get dinner in “little Italy” and then strolling over here with some friends after having a few drinks at a nearby pub.

We had a fun night out at this establishment and actors were very talented. The sections they did with the audience participation were excellent. Some of the sketches were funny but others could use some improvement. Every seat in the space was comfortable and with a great view.

Best live show Ive seen in a while

I have gone here multiple times seeing all manner of shows. This is an all out riot from start to finish. A must visit in Boston.

Amazing Show! I had so much fun ! Its such an amazing art and I will come back soon!

Great night of fun with talented professionals

I would have given this 5 stars but its pretty expensive ($28 per ticket) and every time Ive been here it always seems so crazy and disorganized before the show and during the intermission when people are trying to grab drinks and hit the bathroom. The shows are always good, and to be fair if youre looking for a cheaper show there is a midnight raunchy show for $15, but that show is only an hour long. Worth a stop in if youre looking for something to do after a great Italian dinner, just mind the price.

Great show. Great cast.

Its essentially a comedy club in a basement. Once you get past that, though, everything else really works well. The drinks were good, the show was great, and the improv group was on point. Very few instances of getting lost during the improv moments, and they did a great job of shutting down an audience member who got out of line. I cant wait to see their Saturday night raunch show!

Lots of fun and laughs, great skits and improvisations with the audience.

First time at a professional improv performance! Really enjoyed the performers enthusiasm. I really liked the part where they interacted with the audience, I think its especially impressive to think up a sketch right on the spot. Every performer has a relative different persona and I think its a great match.The place wasnt big, but makes it more easier to interact with the audience.You can get there by the Train the Hayward market station and walk 5 minutes and youll be there. The door is next to CSV / Walgreens which leads to the basement.For check in, I have bought the ticket online, while they said to print out the ticket, it is not necessary since they just check your ID and name at the door. There is a bar downstairs where you can buy drinks for the show, I personally just brought my own juice and seems like they didnt mind. There is about 10 minute mid-time to go get more drinks or bathroom. The whole performance was about 2 hours, but might differ according to the cast / performance. My event was the The NXT Cast (2019). Highly recommend! A lot of couples and friends come to enjoy a good laugh.

Great atmosphere, funny comedians. One of the best improv shows I’ve seen!

Always an enjoyable time!

So fun!! The comedians were spot on super funny!

Super funny very clever

Really fun experience. Small and intimate space perfect for improv.

Improv Asylum produces hilarious comedy based on your suggestions. With shows every night, youll always be amused.A good drink selection helps too.Do be prepared for strong language and suggestive situations unless specifically listed as a family show.

We came here to see the impompto acts. Very talented artists, try this instead of stand-up comedy act and you will experience something new.

Hilarious visit to a great comedy club; highly recommended.

Great fun if you see a show here

Love comedy and this spot is fresh with a new show everytime. Great date night.

Affordable. Good location right on Hanover Street. Glad we went.

Very very funny. Im glad we missed our concert and got to come here instead

Ive been to a couple shows here and they were both fantastic. I cant wait to try out their raunchy late night show.