Peoples Improv Theater
theaterComedy theater and training center offering improv, stand-up, and sketch shows and classes. Known for launching notable comedians and hosting house teams and regular live performances at its PIT Loft in Manhattan.
Upcoming Events (44)
Awkward Family Dinner
An evening of edgy family-themed comedy at The PIT in NYC, featuring sketch and improv bits around awkward dinners, quirky relatives, and sharp crowd work. A playful, fast-paced show perfect for fans of offbeat humor.
Slow Play
Experience Slow Play at The PIT in New York City, a lively improv night where quick-witted scenes collide with playful storytelling. Expect intimate, fast-paced sketches, audience participation, and punchy humor delivered in a cozy black-box venue that makes every moment feel personal.
The Baldwins
The Baldwins bring sharp stand-up to The PIT in New York City. This intimate show features the Baldwin duo delivering quick, witty material with crowd-work and bold storytelling in a venue famed for edgy, intimate comedy. A lively, quintessential NYC comedy night.
Improvised Bluegrass Musical Jambalooza
Gigi Dabrowski: The Party Warning
Gigi Dabrowski: The Party Warning at The PIT, NYC, serves sharp observational comedy in an intimate black-box theatre where fast-paced jokes and fearless storytelling spark a riot of laughs.
Freshly Squeezed
Freshly Squeezed at The PIT in New York stacks a rotating lineup of stand-up comedians for an intimate, high-energy night. Expect sharp jokes, playful crowd interaction, and a NYC vibe on April 30, 2026 in a cozy black-box setting.
Peoples Sketch Revues presents: Musical!
A fast-paced comedy sketch revue with musical numbers at The PIT in NYC, produced by People's Sketch Revues. Expect irreverent, original vignettes, tight ensemble work, and playful, high-energy humor in an intimate theater setting.
Grad Show: Level 2 Improv
Step into rapid-fire improv at Grad Show: Level 2 Improv, staged at The PIT in New York City, where rising comedians push boundaries with quick scenes, sharp jokes, and fearless audience participation.
CLARICE 3D
Clarice brings 3D storytelling to The PIT in New York City, delivering sharp, playful stand-up with crowd work and high-energy punchlines. An intimate NYC comedy experience that spotlights a bold, contemporary voice.
Operation Get A New Mom
Experience a bold stand-up night at The PIT in New York with Operation Get A New Mom. This lively set delivers sharp humor, personal storytelling, and crowd interaction in an intimate club setting.
Adult Fun (No Not Like That)
Step into The PIT for Adult Fun (No Not Like That), a bold NYC comedy night where fearless stand‑ups mine dating chaos and late‑night mischief into sharp, cheeky punchlines on a neon‑lit, intimate stage.
The SKETCH Jam
The Sketch Jam at The PIT in New York features rapid-fire sketch performances by up-and-coming comedians, blending witty characters with bold premises in an intimate, high-energy venue. An informal night perfect for fans of short-form comedy and live collaboration.
The Free Company Presents
An evening of stand-up at The PIT in New York City as The Free Company Presents brings a rotating lineup of bold, witty comics. Expect sharp one-liners, crowd work, and intimate theatre vibes in this beloved downtown venue.
Backdoor Barbecue
Backdoor Barbecue at The PIT in New York serves up sharp stand-up and sizzling punchlines in a roguish, intimate room where bold jokes crack the crowd into delighted chaos.
24 Hour Sketch Show
Join The PIT in New York for a 24-hour sketch comedy marathon with rotating casts, nonstop sketches, and late-night laughs. Expect chaotic premises, quick-fire ensembles, and a lively club vibe inside this iconic NYC comedy venue.
EGG SALAD SKETCH COMEDY
Dive into the zany world of EGG SALAD SKETCH COMEDY at The PIT, NYC's iconic indie stage, where rapid-fire sketches, absurd riffs, and punchy one-liners sparkle against brick walls and a buzzing, intimate crowd.
The Mid-Life Crisis Show
Laugh-out-loud late-night stand-up at The PIT in New York, exploring modern mid-life mayhem with sharp stories and crowd-work. A quirky, energetic evening perfect for adults seeking relatable humor.
Wednesday Night Scene Jam!
Wednesday Night Scene Jam! at The PIT in New York City is a fast-paced, audience-participation comedy show where sharp improv, bold sketches and surprise guests light up a midweek spark.
Colonoscopy the Musical
An audacious musical at The PIT in New York, blending catchy numbers with medical satire to poke fun at fear and procedures. This intimate show delivers witty lyrics, bold staging, and a memorable night of theatre in NYC.
Wigs!
Wigs! at The PIT erupts with fearless camp, character-driven bits, and lipstick-bright punchlines as NYC's late-night crowd roars under the intimate, brick-wall glow of the PIT.
MARCH MADNESS ’26 SWEET 16
MARCH MADNESS '26 SWEET 16 at The PIT teams up New York's boldest stand-ups for a turbocharged comedy bracket, fast-fire punchlines, surprise crowdwork, and a rambunctious, slam-dunk energy in a basement-venue vibe.
CHARACTER COUNTS OPEN MIC
CHARACTER COUNTS OPEN MIC at The PIT invites bold storytellers to own the mic with quick takes and wild characters, housed in NYC's raw, theatre-in-a-basement energy.
People's Sketch Revues: Opening the Archives
People's Sketch Revues: Opening the Archives at The PIT unlocks decades of quick-fire sketches, chaos, and collaborative hilarity under NYC's brick-walled stage that pulses with audience energy.
The Secret Mic
The Secret Mic at The PIT drops you into New York's intimate comedy dungeon, where fearless new voices test sharp one-liners under the glow of neon-lit brick walls, turning spontaneous riffs into surprising, crowd-ready gems.
Friday Feel-GOOD IMPROV JAM
Friday Feel-GOOD IMPROV JAM at The PIT invites loose, joyful improv, quick-fire games, and a friendly NYC crowd to kick off weekend vibes with feel-good laughter.
The Saturday Jam
The Saturday Jam at The PIT in New York City turns Saturdays into a riotous comedy jam—tight sketches, bold improv prompts, and warm, unfiltered audience energy pairing laughs with surprise.
Obi Comedy Hour
Obi Comedy Hour at The PIT gives the mic to a sharp host who stitches personal stories into punchy routines, in a cozy New York room where every setup lands with a satisfying zing.
Ladies Stand-Up! (Men Sit Down) Open Mic
Ladies Stand-Up! (Men Sit Down) Open Mic at The PIT flips the mic to fearless female voices, with sharp, witty stories and a supportive New York crowd that laughs along.
MARCH MADNESS ELITE 8
MARCH MADNESS ELITE 8 at The PIT in New York is a high-octane comedy throwdown where sharp one-liners and fearless crowd work collide in a compact, intimate room that pulses with NYC laughter.
The Awakening
The Awakening at The PIT in New York is a fearless theatre piece that unfurls in intimate shadows and bright monologues, inviting the audience to witness transformation on a compact black-box stage.
Out of Office: Back to Work
Out of Office: Back to Work at The PIT in New York skewers office life with rapid-fire sketches and character-driven bits, delivering punchlines quick enough to outrun the coffee machine.
Grad Show: Level 2 Improv
Step into The PIT for Grad Show: Level 2 Improv, where sharp student sketches collide with rapid-fire improv, neon-lit basement energy, and a fearless, late-night vibe that proves New York's next-gen comics are here.
Bobby McMan ‘Splains It All
Bobby McMan ‘Splains It All’ at The PIT delivers hilariously candid takes on pop culture, misadventures, and life, in tight, witty bursts that zing through the intimate New York basement.
Ladies Stand-Up! (Men Sit Down) Open Mic
A female-led stand-up open mic at The PIT in NYC, featuring women comedians testing new material. Expect sharp, fearless humor, tight crowd-work, and an intimate indoor venue known for fostering bold, collaborative comedy.
The Mid-Life Crisis Show
A lively stand-up show at The PIT in NYC that dives into aging, career changes, and late-life reassessment with sharp jokes and relatable storytelling. Expect intimate crowd-work, bold takes on adulthood, and good-natured energy in a casual, fun venue.
The SUNDAY JAM
The Sunday Jam at The PIT in New York is an open improv session where performers riff on audience suggestions in a lively, high-energy show. A playful, inclusive night for improv fans to watch and join in.
The Wayfaring Strangers Present Your Improvised Bluegrass Musical Jambalooza!
Experience an uproarious NYC night at The PIT as The Wayfaring Strangers lead an improvised bluegrass musical jambalooza. Expect lively pickin', spontaneous storytelling, and audience cues shaping a one-of-a-kind, high-energy show that blends folk roots with improv comedy.
Level 2 Improv with Jacobson
Level 2 Improv with Jacobson at The PIT in NYC offers an advanced, fast-paced evening of spontaneous scenes and games. Expect sharp audience participation, quick wit, and a vibrant, intimate comedy venue known for bold improv.
Grad Show: Level 1 Stand-Up
New York's The PIT hosts Grad Show: Level 1 Stand-Up featuring Korkolis. A lively evening of fresh stand-up sets by emerging comics, blending casual vibes with high-energy laughs in a classic downtown venue.
Monday OPEN MIC! w/ Obi O’Brien
Kick off the week with Monday Open Mic at The PIT in New York, featuring Obi O'Brien and a rotating slate of local comedians. A casual, welcoming club setting for testing new material and enjoying fresh stand-up in an intimate venue.
The Omnivores Present: Eating Everything!
An intimate NYC comedy night at The PIT as The Omnivores present Eating Everything!, delivering sharp crowd-work, playful storytelling, and high-energy humor in the brick-walled basement venue on 29th Street.
The Sitcom Jam
The Sitcom Jam at The PIT in New York brings a rotating cast to perform improvised sitcom-style scenes, with quick setups inspired by audience suggestions. Expect fast-paced sketches, character work, and goofy twists in a cozy, urban theater setting. A lively, casual night of collaborative comedy.
The Wednesday Show MIC
A midweek open-mic night at The PIT in New York City where aspiring comedians test new material in front of a live audience, offering a supportive vibe for performers and an entertaining show for attendees.
DUH! and All She Wrote
DUH! and All She Wrote delivers a punchy NYC sketch-night at The PIT. This duo-driven comedy show blends sharp character bits and rapid-fire sketches inside the intimate theater for a lively, after-work crowd.