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This Week in NYC Improv & Sketch
Apr 28 – May 04, 2026
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Hey there,
Here's a curated digest of what caught our eye on NYC improv & sketch stages this week. Just the stuff we'd actually tell a friend about.
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Tuesday 🎭 · Wednesday ✨ · Thursday 🌟 · Friday 🎉 · Saturday 🦆 · Sunday ☀️ · Monday 🎭
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| Wednesday, April 29 ✨ | 7:00 PM · The PIT Mainstage (Flatiron) Persons of Interest The PIT's Character Showcase is a great opportunity to see some of the city's best character comedians flex their skills. | 7:00 PM · BCC Eris Mainstage (Bushwick) New Day New York! A Local Sketch Comedy Morning Show — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) Ted Crantsky and Janet Janson host this sketch comedy show, bringing local characters and events from around the New York metro area to life. | 7:00 PM · The Rat (Bushwick) Mickey Mouse Traphouse — a Character Comedy Show Tommy Montgomery hosts in character as Mickey Mouse, joined by NYC's funniest comedians parodying beloved childhood figures for a wild character comedy show. | 7:00 PM · Magnet Theater (Chelsea) Megawatt Magnet's hand-picked ensembles deliver a full night of high-powered long-form improv, showcasing unique styles and forms. | 7:00 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) Doomscroll & David Bluvband is THE MOVIE Two shows for the price of one, including 'Doomscroll' where Blake's actions are dictated by a projector, and an improv set from seasoned performer David Bluvband. | ★ 8:30 PM · BCC Eris Deep Space (downstairs) (Bushwick) Chicken Big — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) As seen on 'America's Got Talent,' Chicken Big brings their unique improv style to the BCC weekly. | ★ 8:30 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) Mask Work Veteran improvisers Nick Mestad, Scott Nelson, Micah Sterenberg, and Carl Tart (from Comedy Bang Bang) create emotionally honest improvised theatre. | 9:00 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Upstairs (East Village) Save the Date This improv show takes inspiration from your most disastrous life events, turning cringeworthy memories into comedic scenes. |
| Thursday, April 30 🌟 | 6:30 PM · Magnet Theater (Chelsea) Musical Megawatt A night entirely dedicated to musical improv, featuring multiple teams creating new, never-before-seen musicals on the spot. | 7:00 PM · The PIT Mainstage (Flatiron) PIT Ensembles Experience live long-form and musical improvisation with The PIT's house teams. One ticket includes entry to both shows and the jam. | 7:00 PM · BCC Eris Deep Space (downstairs) (Bushwick) The Good Time — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) Chicago improv veterans perform a fully improvised show based on a single audience suggestion, joined by openers The Gag and John Randall Duo. | 7:00 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) Stress Dream: LIVE The creators of the 'i'm so happy for you' web series, Ihea Inyama, Charlotte Polk, and Rebecca Salzhauer, perform improv inspired by the audience's anxieties. | ★ 7:30 PM · The PIT LAB (Flatiron) Character Study Hosted by Eric Fuerer and Sarah Smallwood Parsons (from Characters Welcome), this showcase features top character comedians from UCB, Betty, and beyond. | 7:30 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Upstairs (East Village) We’re Serious Casey Jost and Yoni Lotan, known for their silliness, present an improv show focused entirely on serious scenes. | ★ 8:30 PM · BCC Eris Deep Space (downstairs) (Bushwick) Demon Time — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) As featured in The New York Times, this free show promises a night of wild, improvised sketches from the BCC's freaks. | ★ 8:30 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) Connor Ratliff Presents the Acting Class From 'Dead Eyes' podcast creator Connor Ratliff, this is a one-person improv show cleverly disguised as an acting class, showcasing his unique performance style. | 10:00 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) Cage Match: TBD vs. The Prophecy Two improv teams battle it out in UCB's competitive 'Cage Match,' where the audience decides who wins and returns. |
| Friday, May 01 🎉 | 7:00 PM · BCC Eris Deep Space (downstairs) (Bushwick) TGIF with Duchovny & Olestra — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) Kick off your Friday with this weekly improv show, promising a night of spontaneous comedy. | ★ 7:00 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) Cabal This supergroup combines writer-performers from SNL, The Daily Show, and The New Yorker, delivering top-tier solo sketch comedy. | 7:00 PM · The PIT Mainstage (Flatiron) Shadows Over Cheek City: A Classic Mystery from the Lost Case Files of Detective Butt Deadly An improvised mystery that's a satirical take on old-school crime drama, featuring thrilling music and a dedicated cast. | 8:30 PM · The PIT Mainstage (Flatiron) Peoples Sketch Revues Presents: Musical! The Peoples Sketch Revues’ MUSICAL TEAM 'BACKGROUND NOISE' showcases musical sketch comedy from talented performers and a live pianist. | 8:30 PM · BCC Eris Deep Space (downstairs) (Bushwick) ¿Qué? — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) This Spanish-speaking improv team includes one white performer who doesn't speak Spanish, creating comedy that's accessible and fun for everyone. | ★ 8:30 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) ASSSSCAT NY UCB's long-running signature improv show features a cast of improv comedians from film and TV, often with special guest monologists. | 8:30 PM · BCC T he BCC Pig Pen (Bushwick) DONNA’S BEEF IMPROV — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) For a 'beefy, juicy improv night,' head to the Pig Pen for this show from the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. |
| Saturday, May 02 🦆 | 1:00 PM · The Rat (Bushwick) Tyromancy Live! an Immersive Cheese Musical This unique immersive musical blends prophecy, performance, and provolone for a one-of-a-kind experience. | 7:00 PM · BCC Eris Deep Space (downstairs) (Bushwick) holy shiz! — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) This improv show centers around gossip, perfect for anyone who enjoys hearing about other people's drama. | ★ 7:00 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) UCBLK UCBLK spotlights the best Black comedians in the city, with a monthly lineup performing improv, sketch, stand-up, and more, often featuring performers with SNL credits. | 7:30 PM · BCC Eris Mainstage (Bushwick) Can You Take Our Picture? — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) The BCC's annual flagship sketch revue features the 2026 Residency cast creating memorable sketch comedy. | 8:30 PM · BCC Eris Deep Space (downstairs) (Bushwick) What Makes (You) Laugh? — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) The BCC's longest-running house improv show features totally made-up-on-the-spot scenes, with opener The Spider Company. | ★ 8:30 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) ASSSSCAT NY UCB’s signature improv show, known for its sold-out audiences and a revolving cast of improv comedians from film & TV, delivers top-tier long-form improv. | 8:30 PM · The PIT Mainstage (Flatiron) Awkward Family Dinner This fully improvised 45-minute play brings to life the most cringeworthy family dinners imaginable, performed by a talented ensemble. | 9:30 PM · The PIT LAB (Flatiron) Duck Show Waddle over for a fun stand-up comedy showcase featuring comedy, characters, music, and a chance to win a duck-themed gift basket raffle. | 10:30 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) It Was a Dark and Stormy Night Step into a shadowy world with this fully improvised film noir musical, where every note and plot twist is made up on the spot. |
| Sunday, May 03 ☀️ | 2:00 PM · The Rat (Bushwick) Tyromancy Live! an Immersive Cheese Musical A second chance to experience this unique immersive musical, where prophecy, performance, and provolone create an unforgettable show. | 7:00 PM · The PIT Mainstage (Flatiron) Freshly Squeezed Join this ragtag gang of improvisers as they explore the 'absurdivese' and take the audience on an improvised adventure. | 7:00 PM · BCC Eris Mainstage (Bushwick) The Comedy Show for Immigrant Resilience — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) A comedy show that aims to make you laugh, learn, and take action with fellow community members, focusing on immigrant resilience. | 7:00 PM · BCC Pig Pen (Bushwick) BABES — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) This improv show features students and graduates from the BCC training center, showcasing rising talent from the community. | 7:00 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Mainstage (East Village) Sketch Cage Match Two of NYC’s best sketch comedy teams compete for the title of 'America’s Next Top #1 Best Sketch Comedy Idol Superstar,' with the audience voting for the winner. | 8:00 PM · UCB NY - 14TH ST. Upstairs (East Village) The Telephone Show Improv teams are formed through a chain of phone calls by Fu Goto and Patrick Keene, bringing together unique combinations of improvisers. | ★ 8:30 PM · BCC Eris Deep Space (downstairs) (Bushwick) Faculty Lounge — Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) This brand-new weekly stand-up show features beloved BCC stand-up faculty, including Andrew Durso and Mike Timlin. |
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That's the week. Go see something live — your couch will still be there when you get back.
— The NYC Improv & Sketch Digest crew 🎤
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