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Upcoming Events (30)
Monday OPEN MIC! w/ Obi O’Brien
Monday Open Mic at The PIT in NYC features Obi O’Brien and a rotating lineup of comedians in an intimate, welcoming club setting. A laid-back night for testing new material, quick-fire bits, and discovering fresh talent in a buzzing downtown venue.
The Wednesday Show MIC
THURSDAY IN N’ OUT IMPROV JAM
A lively Thursday improv jam at The PIT in NYC, inviting performers to showcase spontaneous scenes, games, and audience participation in a casual, energetic comedy night at the famed venue.
Wigs!
Wigs! at The PIT in NYC is a fast-paced improv/comedy show in an intimate black-box theater, delivering quirky characters, rapid-fire scenes, and sharp, playful storytelling.
Some Kind of Late Night Show
Weekly Special Presents: The Sitcom Jam
A weekly improv showcase at The PIT in New York City, Sitcom Jam features performers crafting spontaneous sitcom-style scenes, rapid-fire games, and audience-inspired punchlines in a fast-paced, playful night.
Robot Riot: Degrees of Freedom
Experience Robot Riot: Degrees of Freedom at The PIT in New York, a high-energy improv/comedy night where robots collide with outrageous scenes, audience prompts, and machine chaos in a casual, theater-for-adults setting.
Girl Who Is Doing A Show
Join a sharp stand-up night at The PIT in New York as 'Girl Who Is Doing A Show' delivers witty observational humor and bold crowd work in an intimate comedy club.
The Honeymoon Stage
An intimate stand-up night at The PIT in New York featuring The Honeymoon Stage, where witty personal stories and sharp punchlines light up the club’s intimate stage. Expect short sets, playful banter, and late-night laughs.
Columbia x NYU x Georgetown Sketch Comedy Show!
A high-energy sketch showcase bringing together student groups from Columbia, NYU, and Georgetown for a night of sharp, collaborative humor on The PIT's stage in New York City. Expect fast-paced scenes, witty banter, and bold student-driven laughs under bright stage lights.
THE SHOW: BE OUR GUEST
An energetic comedy night at The PIT in New York, delivering the show 'THE SHOW: BE OUR GUEST'. Expect sharp stand-up, quick-witted crowd work, and a lively, intimate vibe in one of NYC's famed improv theaters.
DUH! and All She Wrote
A lively comedy night at The PIT in New York City, featuring improv sketches and witty banter from DUH! and All She Wrote. Expect fast-paced scenes, bold humor, and an intimate, cabaret-style room where the audience becomes part of the fun.
PIT ENSEMBLES
Experience a night of fast-paced, collaborative scenes from The PIT's improv ensembles in New York City. This showcase features multiple resident groups delivering spontaneous games, character work, and audience-inspired prompts at the iconic theater.
Obi Comedy Hour
Obi Comedy Hour delivers a night of sharp jokes and fearless crowd work at The PIT in New York. This stand-up showcase features Obi's unique storytelling and punchlines on a compact, intimate stage in NYC's famed comedy club.
Jess & Friends: A Variety Hour Lucid Dream
Jess & Friends present a lively variety hour at The PIT in New York, blending sketches, improv, and guest performances into one fast-paced evening. Expect playful banter, surprising twists, and an intimate theater vibe that showcases NYC comedy at its best.
The Awakening
A night of spontaneous scenes and quick-witted storytelling at The PIT in New York. The Awakening invites audiences into intimate improv sessions filled with unexpected twists, bold banter, and collaborative storytelling.
Comedic Foreplay Happy Hour: Legal Trouble
A live stand-up night at The PIT in New York, blending sharp jokes with witty banter during a casual Happy Hour session titled Legal Trouble. Expect rotating comedians in a bar-friendly setting with a playful, boundary-pushing vibe.
People's Sketch Revues: Opening the Archives!
Opening night for The People's Sketch Revues at The PIT in New York, this show blends archival sketches with fresh material from a rotating troupe. Expect sharp, absurd humor, quick character sketches, and a lively NYC comedy vibe.
GRAD SHOW: Level 1 Improv | Masters
Grad show featuring Level 1 Improv from the Masters program at The PIT in New York. Watch emerging performers bring fast-paced scenes, character games, and bold ensemble storytelling to an intimate NYC venue, delivering playful wit and high-energy collaboration.
Tim (Burton) vs Jim (Henson) the Musical
Tim Burton vs. Jim Henson the Musical at The PIT fuses Burton-esque gothic whimsy with Henson-inspired puppetry. A high-energy theatrical piece of songs, satire and inventive design in a compact NYC venue that revels in offbeat, crowd-pleasing spectacle.
Christian Royce: Stand-Up at The PIT
Christian Royce headlines a stand-up set at The PIT in New York. Expect sharp, observational humor and bold storytelling delivered in an intimate, high-energy venue known for cutting-edge comedy.
The Secret Mic
Join NYC's The PIT for a secret open-mic night where aspiring comedians test new material in an intimate, improv-friendly space. Expect raw humor, rotating hosts, and surprise guests as seasoned performers mingle with fresh voices.
CHARACTER COUNTS OPEN MIC
The PIT hosts Character Counts Open Mic in NYC, giving comedians of all levels a chance to test material on a welcoming stage. A rotating lineup of stand-up and character-based bits, in an intimate club setting that thrives on lively energy.
Livin 4 Laughs
Live stand-up night 'Livin 4 Laughs' at The PIT in New York City. Expect a casual evening of sharp jokes and crowd work from a lineup of comedians in an intimate club environment, delivering fast-paced, crowd-pleasing humor.
Friday Feel-GOOD IMPROV JAM
Friday Feel-GOOD IMPROV JAM at The PIT in New York. A casual, collaborative evening of spontaneous scenes, with invited performers riffing off suggestions and audience participation encouraged. Expect fast-paced laughs in an intimate venue and a friendly, community vibe.
DUCK SHOW
A lively improv comedy night at The PIT in New York City, titled DUCK SHOW, delivering quick-witted scenes and playful audience interaction on March 14, 2027.
The Saturday Jam
The Saturday Jam at The PIT in New York City invites improvisers of all levels to come together for a crowd-driven, freeform session. Watch quick-witted scenes unfold in an intimate downtown venue as performers push ideas and audience suggestions into playful, unpredictable comedy.
Ladies Stand-Up Open Mic
Experience Ladies Stand-Up Open Mic at The PIT in New York City. Female comedians take the stage in a casual, lively open-mic night at a renowned NYC comedy club, offering fresh material and bold punchlines.
Sotto Voce & Friends
Sotto Voce & Friends headlines a NYC stand-up night at The PIT, with a rotating lineup of guest comics. Expect sharp, personal storytelling, quick one-liners, and a lively, intimate stage that thrives on wit and crowd energy.
The Baldwins
The Baldwins perform at The PIT in NYC, delivering sharp stand-up in a gritty venue. A crowd-pleasing night of jokes and stories from a dynamic duo. Expect fast-paced banter, observational humor, and a no-frills club vibe.