ImprovBoston Comedy Club

The rapid-fire comedians at ImprovBoston have been splitting Bostonians’ sides since 1984. Early shows took place at Reilly’s Beef and Pub under the direction of a former Second City cast member, and as their popularity skyrocketed, bigger and bigger venues were necessary. In 2007, the crew moved into their current home on the corner of Prospect Street and Mass Ave. in the heart of Cambridge’s Central Square, feet away from the T stop. A former grocery store, the 3,500-square foot venue features two mid-size stages, a roomy lobby, and a bar. Shows at ImprovBoston take place five nights a week, with rotating themes such as “Cage Match,” “Face Off,” and “Comedy Lab.” Earlier performances are generally kid-friendly, but the jokes get raunchier as the night progresses. For audience members who’d like to get in on the action, ImprovBoston offers both beginner and master classes. They also host several festivals throughout the year such as the College Comedy Beanpot, Geek Week, and the Women in Comedy Festival. In recognition of the contribution that the troupe has made to Cambridge, in 2009 the city of Cambridge declared September 9th “ImprovBoston Day,” which is celebrated by various shows and special events at ImprovBoston.