Improv Asylum, Comedy theatre in North End, Boston, United States.
Improv Asylum is a comedy theatre in Boston's North End featuring actors creating scenes and characters spontaneously based on audience suggestions. The venue presents multiple shows weekly, with performances scheduled during early evening and late-night time slots.
The theatre was founded in 1998 and established itself as a permanent performance space in Boston's entertainment district during a period of theatrical revival. Its establishment marked the beginning of a stable venue for improvisational comedy in the region.
The venue maintains strong ties with local performers through its training programs, fostering emerging comedic talent throughout Massachusetts.
The theatre is located near Hanover Street and is easily accessible in the North End area. Plan ahead since show times vary depending on the day and season.
Each performance draws from current events and local happenings, making every evening completely different. This immediacy and response to what is happening now gives the comedy an unpredictable and fresh quality.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1998
Official opening: 1998
GPS coordinates: 42.36000,-71.06000
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06
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