Improv Asylum Review

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.

Great venue and funny, talented improv performers. A comedy club I can recommend.

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.

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

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.

Last minute idea to go to the 10;00pm show for $10 and it was beyond worth it. Very funny and entertaining for the over hour performance. Loved it! Highly recommend!

My friends and I have seen these guys dozens of times over the course of the past eight or so years and the rotation of comics and acts to this day is just incredible. I'm so shocked that it's less than $30 a person to see this show. The "Laffenhaus" event that takes place in early spring is the best, though! Where can you go in Boston for $45 for five-six hours of entertainment in the Seaport District??

I'm not familiar with other improv places as this is my first, but $7 for two hours of comedy sounds like a good deal to me. It's a clean, quaint place where every seat is a good seat. Basically you walk downstairs to a lobby area where you purchase your tickets, buy drinks, or use the restroom. Then just before the show you walk into the main area and are seated first-come and by the size of your party.

The seats are comfy enough and have cup holders. Again, I'm not familiar with improv but on this night five teams performed in about 15-20 minutes segments. Each stated with one member from the team asking for something like a favorite place or underrated item in a store to get things going. I can understand if it's hit-or-miss because the comedy depends on the performers. Luckily every team was very funny.

I've been here three times and it's a blast every time. Comedy is always new and they do a great job playing off the audience

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

I would have given this 5 stars but its pretty expensive ($28 per ticket) and every time I've 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 you're 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 you're looking for something to do after a great Italian dinner, just mind the price.

went here on a 3rd date and it was amazing. first time at improv. really affordable fun

Great cosy space with hilarious improv acts. We went on Wednesday for $15 per person and the act went on for 1 1/2 hours. Would definitely come again if I'm in Boston.

Was there on a company event and had the best time. The comedians are hilarious and brought up sone people on stage. Will definitely be back.

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

Awesome show, I've between to a few shows, they are always different and always a ball.

I've been here 3 times now and I always have a blast whenever I go. I don't think any other comedy show has ever made me laugh as hard as this show always does! Highly recommend this show to everyone!

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.

A MUST when visiting the Boston area. You won't regret it! Lots of laughs and of course, if you can, a drink helps!

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

Went for a corporate event, had a blast. Can't recommend it enough!

Great little place. Does pack up so make sure you get your tickets, group I saw there was hilarious. And Dan Soder is making an appearance soon

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.

Pro tip -- save $$ and attend the midnight shows on Friday and Saturday. The comedians start drinking, and just about anything goes.

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)

Went to the midnight show Raunch by myself on a Saturday. Obviously going with a group is more ideal for comedy, but I was in Boston from out of town and love Improv so that s cool! Performers were strong. This specific show mixed a long form style with short form games which was cool, not sure if all their shows are built this way, but it s fun to watch for all audiences. So yea you should go because Improv is awesome and these people are strong performers.

My gripe was with the handling of hecklers. When you add a full bar, an unscripted show asking for audience participation, and midnight on a Saturday in the north end, you re inherently going to get some audience members who think they re part of the show, however the staff needs to do a better job of shutting them up. It took 40 minutes into the set until someone asked a particularly hammered and obnoxious few people to be quiet, when they were already too much in the opening scene. If the staff cleans that up, this is a perfect Improv theater.

Just had my first experience here for a friend's birthday. Nice place, but can get crowded quick. The show was fun.

Friday night crew was great. First half was hilarious, second wasn't as great, but overall worth the money and time.

Great for all kinds of outings. Different experience every time, highly recommend checking it out

Hilarious! Would definitely try to go to Midnight show.

If you can only do one thing while in Boston, come here and you won't be disappointed.

Went to one of their improv nights, had lots of fun! Will be coming back for sure

Very funny, affordable, nice facility. Would highly recommend for a fun date night or night out with friends.

Hilarious! Definitely worth to pay a little extra to sit at the front as the sound doesn't travel particularly well to the back. Also make sure to get there early as the line for the bar can get pretty long.

The comedy can be raunchy, I think that's a good thing. I have been three times. Different actors almost every single time I've have gone although it was in a span of a few years. I went a few weeks ago and enjoyed it but didn't quite love it as much as I have in the past.

I've also usually stayed for humans against humanity , and this last time it wasn't worth it. The actors barely acted out what was on the cards. Definitely room for improvement but otherwise it has been great through out the years.

Great price for a great night of comedy. Will be back for sure

An affortable fun place to be at in Boston. Worth going for a date or other special occasion. Cast members are hallarious. Drinks are watered down but regardless lots fun.

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

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

It's 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 can't wait to see their Saturday night raunch show!

Absolutely hilarious. An extremely fun time. It is definitely worth going to the early show getting dinner and coming back for the second show at midnight. I was falling out of my chair I was laughing so hard. They really engage the crowd I strongly suggest a visit. It's worth every penny.

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

A time you will always remember. Will make you want to be a life long customer.

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

Hilarious and very interactive, will be a stop when we go back to boston!

I frequent Improv Asylum a LOT -- at least once a month (and one time I went to three shows in one week), and every single show's setup ("games") was different. I love this place!
The chemistry between the Main Stage improvisers can't be beat - they play off one another seamlessly which results in crazy laughter from the crowd.
I've brought every single one of my out-of-town guests here, even six of my traveling colleagues one night haha
Combine with Mike's for a post-show dessert to get a perfect night in the North End!

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.

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!

Great fun place to hangout, laugh and enjoy the evening.

Love going here on Sat nights. It's always something different and you can't beat the ticket price! They also have 3 shows 8PM, 10PM and Midnight!!

Always a fun time at the Improv Asylum. Actors do a great job.

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

Very funny, not all performance is the same but definitely worth going.

This place is a comedy house in Boston and you come up with a comedy and they will play it out pretty cool but I got beer spilt on me so I was a little upset I don't drink anymore

Have been here a 3 times over the last 10 years. All visits have left me wanting more. Someone has a talent for picking talent at this venue. Highly recommended.

Amazing experience. These guys are good in any situation

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 let's you hear every word. I would go back in a heartbeat, and would have paid double! Thanks for the best comedy night ever guys!!!

Amazingly funny time, I'd recommend this to anyone.

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.

A great show for a great price on weekdays. The theater is very small so there is a good chance the actors will pick you out of the crowd.

If you're looking for a fun night out with tons of laughs, this place is highly recommended. And the staff are friendly, professional, and helpful.

I ve been to 3 shows and they were all great. It s fun to bring a group and participate or just observe. Beer served before, during, and after the show as well. I ll be back for a 4th trip

I know they do a lot of work to prep and it is very difficult, but I'm not a fan of the concept. For me it was just ok.

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.

Lots of fun! They do shows 7 days a week. I ve been here multiple times, to both the Friday and Saturday night shows. On Fridays and Saturdays, they offer a 7:30pm show, 10pm show, and a midnight show. If you attend the 7:30 or 10pm shows, you get free admission into the midnight show, so I d recommend going to both shows and grabbing dinner or drinks in between! There s also a small bar in the lobby here, so you can grab beer and wine before the show, during intermission, or after the show.

As for the stage itself, the room is pretty small, which is awesome because it s a more intimate setting so you really feel like you re a part of the show and can see everything happen. This also means all the seats are great. Even partial obstruction seats have a great view, with only a tiny pole in your way (and you pay less for them totally worth it!). Even back row seats are only the 4th or 5th row, so you re still very close to the stage! Back row seats and partially obstructed are actually my preferred seats because you don t get picked on during the show, you pay less, and you re still SUPER close to the stage!!

If possible, I d recommend buying tickets online in advance to ensure you get seats. But if you happen to be walking by improv asylum and want to stop in unplanned, there s oftentimes seats available (as long as you re good with back row or partial obstruction, which, as I mentioned, are still perfectly fine seats and actually my personal fav!).

Highly recommend improv asylum for a fun night out!

What a great time with my friends and such a great location for a crazy LOL.

Extremely fun and never too crowded or too empty. My only wish is that they would provide food there or let you bring some in.

So inexpensive for what you get. I have been 3 times and never laughed as hard as I did there.

Didnt love the mix of sketch and improv but great comics

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

Not the best. It's the least I've seen like but I've watched upright citizens brigade in NY and other troupes in live. They try their best for sure but I paid $30 entry. ATL had better but maybe that means ATL shows should've charged more.
My biggest issue is the level of improv comedy is not worth the price. Some of their skits seemed produced and for me it wasn't LOL. Half the crowd laughed but the other half politely smiled. Including myself. It's not bad. But I'm not paying again.

Just go. Shows are always hysterical and a fun time. they even offer the ability to arrange a gag on your friends for special occasions. You will not be disappointed!