Live music venue, awesome place to go. Great quality music and very good vibes. It’s a cool crowd, eclectic and friendly social setting. Great atmosphere.

I didnt take pictures in the theater but it was a fun experience. Great Improv quite affordable as well

Amazing experience. We went to the 10pm show “what would you do for Love” and it exceeded our expectations. The comedians were 3 guys and one girl. Wish I took down her name, because she was the highlight of the show. She was a black girl with long hair; SO talented!! Would love to go back to her shows again. The show would’ve been amazing if not for the short improv actor, who kept interrupting the storyline with his unfunny plot twists. Even the other actors were annoyed by him, it was obvious. Otherwise a great experience. Laughed a lot.

Comedy here was great. Super cheap for the experience you get. The adjacent bar and ambiance was nothing special.

Great stand-up comedy and improv - perfect for I dont have any plans tonight, weeknights dont have to be boring and I just want to drink beer and laugh my pants off states of mind

Hilarious, out of control and still a very chill vibe.

Improv is difficult but they were funny. Went to the Teacher Feature and just wished it lasted longer

Great comedy venue specializing in classes, improv, and stand-up comedy. One of the very best places in NYC for comedy. Always have a fun time at shows here. Comedy here is often more unique than many places in the City, which is great for the fans. Check it out.

Fun and affordable night out in NYC! We enjoyed the Woke AF variety show

Had a really great time here! Caught the Best of Woke AF show in mid September. The first few bits were lighter on the comedy and heavier on the social commentary, which was to be expected in this particular show. Julio Torres did a bit which was probably the highlight for me. His stand up is amazing. The closing comedian didnt feel like a good pick for a UCB show, especially one called Woke AF. She had a lot of mainstream jokes and a put down sort of vibe that didnt jive well with the rest of the show, which was mostly uplifting.The theatre itself was not huge and a pretty tight squeeze. Sound was okay, but a few times the mic went out or the music was much too loud. Id see another show here next time Im in the city, though. You cant beat the price.

This place is a fun date night although the comedy is hit or miss. I’ve seen two shows there, one was pretty good and the other was unbearable. Definitely worth ticket price to try it out and they don’t surprise you with a two drink minimum like some other places.

Caught the College Humour gig and it was pretty good. The host and comedians were funny and witty. Cool experience for those looking for a inexpensive standup comedy show!

Had a great time at a Saturday night improv show. Theater was small. Good priced tickets and no 2 drink minimum. Would recommend.

The food is great .... A great family place ... dont be in a rush to go. Its not fast food it a Spanish fresh home cooked meal.

Great vibes. If you love improv and comedy and learning such an art form and feeling like you are part of a community, then this is the place to be! :-)

I loved this place! I was crowned King and was given 2 beers. Extremely funny comedians there.

Loved it! Went to the 730 show and those folks were hilarious. Showed up 5 mins late. It was no problem except that its PITCH BLACK in the theater with the lights off.The bar connects to the theater, so do yourself a favor and show up early enough to drink a beer or two otherwise youre liable to half way sit on someone while youre finding a seat.

For what it is, its perfect. Seats about 100 people, bar with minimum selections but you cant beat the prices for drinks or tickets. The quality of the comedy was fantastic

Went to a performance at 8:30 on a Saturday night. Ticket prices are very reasonable, $13 for the show. Show lasts about an hour. There were two performers during my improv and one of them was definitely funnier than the other. Expect different experiences based on whos performing. Id say I was laughing 70% of the time. Definitely worth trying at least once!

An awesome theater space that is part of the improvisational comedy scene in New York. You can see many talented performers here and ticket prices range from $8-$10 which is cheap! Go see a funny show and have a great night out at UCB East. They recently put mics on the stage so sound travels better into the crowd.

This was a fantastic way to start a Saturday night! The shows start at seven which works out perfectly for dinner and gives you time to digest while you laugh and laugh! The show was entirely sold out, so make sure you get there early in order to not have to sit in the back (where is can be harder to hear the quieter and faster paced jokes).The cast had great chemistry and timing which led for hilarious improv based off audience participation. I would highly recommend.

Potential students BEWARE!! They allow you to get all the way to the graduation performance, but will STILL FAIL YOU!! INSTEAD OF HELPING AND TEACHING YOU HOW TO IMPROVE... You fail and have to take the class OVER AGAIN before being allowed to move onto the next class,, MORE MONEY FOR THEM, OF COURSE!! This is NOT SOMETHING THEY TELL YOU UP FRONT!!

This is a theater that seems to focus on comedy and the like. They have a open group Mic night where you and your crew can go up and perform a skit or an lib something to entertain the crowd. Very interesting and worth a look. They habe a bar attached around the corner where you can wait for the main entrance to open.

Fun place to go for improv. Ive never seen a bad show there.

UCB is the best comedy experience in the city, not too mention the most inexpensive I live close by. I always take friends from out of town. I have seen great comics before they have it it big, or big comics who are big randomly stop bye. The improve is the finest in the world.

Great laughs for the price. Would recommend if you need weekend plans or have guests visiting town wanting to hear some comedy!

Great shows and great staff! You can buy full bottles of wine to share (or not) during the show! All the shows Ive seen there have been so funny and they are different every time. Great location also for going out for a drink or to eat after

The place isnt fussy, nice and casual. Funny comedian lineup! Friendly staff. Funniest host ever! Alison Leiby

When the lights go down its too dark (for me) and the sound system leaves something to be desired at times, but it is funny as hell. The groups performing improv have varying degrees of chemistry and funniness, but there is something fun in everything that happens. Support student shows!

A great, wallet-friendly, improv comedy show(s). The theatre has a small bar to hang out in and to snag some drinks before the show. They have shows almost every night and the tickets can be bought online. The best shows tend to be prime time like 7:30 on weekdays and 10 pm on the weekends.I would definitely suggest this for those living in New York looking for something new.

UCB is my favorite place to go for a quick night out during the week. Its in a really great neighborhood, and has a few shows each night (usually a night long), some of which are free! Be sure to reserve your tickets online to some of the more popular shows, otherwise youll have to hope someone doesnt show up.The theatre is a decent size and actually uses old movie-theatre seating so youll be comfortable throughout the entire show. I usually come to see the improv show (the different groups are AMAZING at what they do), but I did happen to catch a variety show: story-telling, music, comedy. Overall, a great place to catch a break during the week ($5) or on the weekend ($10). be sure to check out the attached bar after the performance, and hang out with the comedians!

I really like this place. Staff is friendly, and open mic night is special. Its pretty raw, and although its not always funny, its still pretty great. Good beer, too.

UCB is great, I’ve enjoyed all the shows I’ve gone to there (including the amateur ones!).

The improv is top-notch. I especially love the Gentrify show, the hosts are amazing and its fun to see the special guests. The bar is nice, drinks are reasonably priced and theres an excellent selection of local options. In my opinion one of the best places for comedy.

Great place to see an improv show with some of the best improvisers in nyc

Good staff & easy to find venue. I wish there was more of a slope inside theater so you could see better from the back.

Talented comedians. Small audience so we were able to get great seats.

Always something good to see. Reasonable prices and some of the best up and coming talent in the city.

Went to see the free Asscat 3000 show. It was great. If you arent short on cash and can plan ahead book tickets a few weeks in advance to avoid waiting in line for 2 hours for the 930.Also be sure to checkout their East Village.

Great improv at a great price. A really fun and off-beat thing to do any night of the week! They also have a fun bar/lobby where you can hang before or after a show and play boardgames. One night I went and played games and didnt even see a show!

Good non profit venue for cheap improv and stand-up

We had higher hopes for this location, since we go to both L.A. spots pretty frequently and theyre always hilarious. This one was just slightly above average. Was probably an off night - the performers were rockin a hip-hop lyrics theme (which we got really excited about) but they couldnt quite pull it off. Just saying a Drake line out of context isnt funny in and of itself

Great fun. If you like improv, this is some of the best.

Amazing price for the quality of the commedy. The location is comfortable and the snack where affordable and the beer was great. The standup commedians had me cracking up the whole time. I love UCB!

Fun affordable improv. They frequently have very famous comedians trying new material.

The shows that UCB put on are extremely fun and entertaining. The shows are creative and unique.UCB offers an intimate setting with some of the best comedy around. You will enjoy your visit, and certainly return again and again.

Pretty good shows but not nearly as good as UCB Chelsea. You can hang out at the bar after the show which is nice, and there are 2 bars as well.

So sad this place is closing, so many great shows!

The best. For like $10 - $12 you can see a totally unique show. Id rather do this than see a movie

Love the expansion of the UCB empire into the East Village! A more accessible spot for weird acts, standup, and their class shows. Great proscenium venue with good seating and a small-medium stage.

Great show. Funny.

Funny show, Hot Chicks Room was fun, saw disturbing things in the Bucket of Truth.

Ive been here twice and loved both shows. Its hard to find such good entertainment for so cheap in New York!

I love improv and having attended shows in DC, Chicago, and Charlotte, I was looking forward to the show, for which I purchased tickets a few weeks in advance. The exterior of the venue was promising... Sort of incognito and campy. But inside...I was disappointed. Ticket taker could not have been less interested me, or in the show. Innue or just bored hipster... hard to say. A downer either way. Though billed as open seating, many choice seats were reserved/marked off with making tape. Non-tiered seating and seats in straight lines rather than staggered made it difficult see beyond the person seated in front of you. The show and the cast vary each night so the rest of this review applies only to the one show I caught. The entire one hour show was cast skits improvised/extrapolated from an interview with an audience member. Unfortunately, the troupe had milked the story dry after 20 minutes. The cast worked together well and clearly had well established communication routes. They respected one another and gave each other wide berth for creativity. But too many of the skits fizzled early with no one willing to pull the plug. Intermission thankfully arrived, but there was no clear guidance as to where to go or what to do for anyone unfamiliar with the venue. Hoping for a new start after intermission, I was disappointed to see the group return to the same premise. On the bright side, ticket costs are low, as were expectations of the audience.

Cozy and modest comedy joint offering various comedy night specials. The location is absolutely fantastic for resident neighbors and out goers alike. After a night full of chuckles, talent and laughter, exit through the back door to find yourself in the Two Boots pizzeria, offering artist inspired pizzas and amazing calzones. At a mid prize range, it is definitely worth the experience. If you are a tourist in the lower east side, come to this spot for a New York comedy nite. Do have in mind that this establishment is not a comedy bar, it is a small theatre. On the bright side, no two drink minimums are required but on the down side, if you want a drink, you would have to exit the theatre and come back in.

Ive been to one of thier shows twice. Enjoyed myself thoroughly both times. I dont know much about comedy, but they know how to make me giggle. I loved the Higgins Instagram show. Great concept!

Great theatre with great shows at the best prices. Only issue is the seating. If youre stuck behind someone tall, its tricky to see the stage.

Great service and great theatre space. Talented group

This place is a treasure and should be supported. The worlds in bad need of comedy these days. Love you UCB!

Terrific shows terrific prices! Great for a last minute outing

Obviously depends on the line-up but tix for $10 & 5 comedians made for a good night out

You may not see big names at this location but the talent is still fantastic. I love coming here for the indie-cage matches. Great improv.

Love them. A little pricey now. But good work.

One of the best improv theaters in NYC. If you do not have tickets, then come 40 minutes before the show. The cancelation line usually gets a few people in.

Really good stand-up comedy at a great price for New York especially

Great place with fun shows and the tickets arent bad pricing so you can have a good time on a budget the only condition is get there early because you arent guaranteed a seat

Any show you see will be entertaining. Friendly staff and a comsistent 7 day a week line up. Book online to avoid dissappointment. Its a small theatre.

Hilarious improv comedy, starring the actors who brought you Fort Puss, Who Ate my Begonias, and Im so White My Son Crew Races. Worth every penny.

Really fun place. Saw ex-SNL cast members do improv at a reasonable ticket price. I would go back.

Great little theater to watch new and unusual improv comedy performances.

UCB is an iconic comedy spot in NYC. A good number of SNL actors started at UCB. UCB is primarily a spot to see sketch and improv comedy. These people are hilarious! But UCB also offers classes to teach sketch comedy writing, sketch comedy acting, as well as improv comedy acting. I believe UCB now offers classes on improv comedy singing (which is pretty difficult). UCB is open almost every night with different shows all the time. Stages are very intimate so there may be 50-100 people to see a sketch show. And you never know who may show up. Ive gone several times (each a different themed show) and have seen several people from SNL perform. Its a great experience.

We went to a improv hip hop show which was great. Small intimate theater. Just make sure to go to the bathroom before visiting because the line can build up quickly!

Nice and relaxed place! Great if you are up for a good laugh!

It really doesnt get much better than IMPROV at UCB (yes Im basics, no I dont care).the theatre is chill (so no need to dress up) but pay attention because shows go by super quick!

This place has pretty good shows and the tickets are cheap. If youre looking for something to do on a low budget this is a great choice.

We had a great night here. Very funny.

Fun cheap night out. 5 or 10 bucks gets you an hour of entertainment. beer selection is good. but i would get there early even if you bought tickets. the guys are the door are strict and kind of rude.

UCB is the quintessential New York comedy scene. Way better than 99% of the acts at Broadway Comedy Club. My only complaint about UCB East in particular is that it can occasionally be difficult to hear everything thats going on when youre in the back of the room, which isnt as much of a problem at UCB Chelsea.

Great show! Yours probably wont be the same, though.

Great place to hang out and take friends. Ive been to these shows many times over the years and highly recommend it!

This Place Is great, Ive often attended for the Comedy Nights & The Drinks are on point!, awesome!

Free Sunday night show was made better by amazing drink specials

USB is a great place to start (or end) a night with friends. The tickets either are free or very cheap (depends on the show), but as with every improve show - its hard to tell if its going to be good or bad.The venue itself is not big, and I sometimes see some people stand at the sides because there are no seats left. So come a bit early!After the show you walk out into a bar which has a nice selection of beers in a fair price. You can also get into the bar from the other entrance, grab a beer and enter the show. Theres a cup holder in the seat!

Ive been to a number of shows at UCB East and its always fun. The cash-only thing is a pain at first but now I come prepared. The bartenders are always nice, the shows are always great, and I always have fun.

Best money you will spend in NYC if you are a comedy/improv fan. Period. Price to talent ratio cant be beat.

Good improv spot, some shows are better than others but always a good time. Drinks at bar are cheap but limited, friendly service.

A fun and quirky night. Some stars of tomorrow on stage I think!

Great show for 10 bucks Ill tell you it was a fun Thursday night in New York City right on the east side

Good beer selection for a theater. Good ambiance.

I laughed, probably because I had been drinking. You get what you pay for... 5$. This is impro so its unique every time. The problem is that the people arent always that unique so its depends a little bit on what show is on and a lot on the talents.

Such a great venue with reasonably priced tickets to everything

Fun spot to get some good laughs. Saw Women and Men for improv and they were hilarious!!!

A fantastic theater to visit for seeing the local arts.

Cheap and amazing comedy. Prefer UCB in Chelsea but this is still a good place to go to have a good time

There are no bad seats. Lol. Great shows and laughs

Funny shows, a little more pricey than they once were but still the best deal for live comedy.

Tons of great shows every day, and all very cheap. Highly recommend the George Lucas Talk Show!

Best comedy theatre in the city. Also good place to hang in the bar after shows.

If you want a fun cheap show- good place.Seats- however are mostly busted- and there are seats that have obstructed views of the stage. Get there early.

Went and saw the Gentrify improv show. It was everything i was hoping and more. Laughed the whole way through. I love improv acting and this was top notch.