The Peoples Improv Theater
(Now Closed)Comedy Club, Indie Theater, and Bar
Rose Hill, New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Time Out New York recommend this place
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First Thursdays of every month - 7pm - You HAVE to see Super Crazy Fun Time Variety Game Show Hour. Trust me
Amazing place with 2 beautiful theaters. Bar is gorgeous & a wonderful staff. Lots of great, funny shows every night of the week. Be sure to check out "The Andrews Sisters" Tuesday nights at 9 PM.
The Corcoran GroupFebruary 22, 2011Intimate space to catch some sidesplitting improv – especially on Wednesdays when all the shows are free from 6-11pm. They serve wine and beer too!
Amy CarothersApril 13, 2017Theater Review: “Aliens Coming” is Just the Ticket to Improv Your Weekend.
The Peoples Improv TheaterJune 28, 2013Still needs plans for July 4th? Look no further! The PIT and Student Driver are thrilled to bring you Third Annual Indie-Pendence Day Festival. **SHOWS EVERY HOUR FROM NOON UNTIL MIDNIGHT!** Read more
Time Out New YorkApril 21, 2016Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is the Harry Potter Parody we've all been waiting for. This weekend and throughout May. Read more
Michelle CAugust 13, 2016The bartenders here are great. Service is quick and pleasant. Happy hour is $1 off from 5-7 pm. Seats in the theater are pretty small and uncomfortable. I was smushed the entire time.
Ryan WarrenderMay 4, 2016One of the best improv spots in NYC. It's more of a social club than a bar. The bartenders are legends.
roxanne wangSeptember 27, 2011I went to see "Political Subversities" at this hipster-ridden theater and it was a fantastic! Not only is the show hilarious but each actor is incredibly talented. One of my best nights out!
Great bar space for before or after shows. Or anytime, really. If you're seeing a show you think may be bad in the theater sit in the back. There are stairs you can escape by w/o disrupting the show!
Dee PhunkDecember 18, 2012No need to pre-game at any nearby bars before attending a PIT show. There's a bar right in the lobby! And an impressive one at that. Drinks are allowed in the actual theatres as well. *burp*
StageBuddyAugust 2, 2013Great place to practice your improv in front of an audience, just make sure you have cash. It sucks to have to go to the ATM, spend more on the transaction then the show and break a 20 for a 1. Read more
Max SklarJanuary 1, 2015The owner was born in Esfahan, Iran, which is why Esfahan time is posted among major world cities.
A fantastic place to get a quality laugh. On Monday and Wednesday, you can see the hilarious house teams for FREE!- Jan Shaw-FlammMarch 30, 2015Saw Gypsy Danger and was happy to see what a fun performance you can see for almost nothing in NY. Would definitely go again.
KaydeeJune 10, 2012If you're catching a show in the basement, grab a beer upstairs first where they have lots of good stuff on tap. The selection downstairs is limited to only what's in the keg.
Rahadyan SastrowardoyoSeptember 29, 2011Haven't been to the new venue yet. I enjoyed going there when it was in the West 20's. After I'm done with nursing school, I'd love to take a few classes in comedy writing here.
Karina O.March 16, 2015Don't worry about coming late. You can sneak into the back of the audience through the side door. The usher will show you- StageBuddyAugust 2, 2013If you do improv this is the place to practice it. If you don't do improv this is the place to try it. Such a supportive atmosphere. Read more
Good variety of standup showcases, improv groups, and more! Classes may be a little pricey, but drop-in classes aren't so expensive.
Flavia JordanJune 21, 2013Love the free all you can eat ice cream cones on the first day of summer,but miss the bar snacks. Nothing like the smell of grilled cheese and jalapeños
Lots of fun with cheap shows and a generous happy hour! Plus free water always!
Comedy CentralApril 26, 2012PITIZENS! Ask the House Manager nicely & maybe they will give you tickets to this year's Comedy Awards! (Only Available in selected NYC Comedy Clubs) Premieres on Comedy Central Sunday May 6 at 9/8c. Read more
Village VoiceNovember 11, 2011Winner of Best Comedy Club in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Go for Wed. free shows, or sign up for a class yourself.
Ali has set up a theater bar here that will be hard to match, although they should bring back the coffee and sandwiches too.
Zain M.September 8, 2014Very good shows. Prices are reasonable and with a student ID, it's even cheaper!
jennifer von mayrhauserFebruary 19, 2016Wonderful and fun improv shows every day of the week. A good bar too.
Go every Wednesday night for Super Free Wednesdays. Super fun and Super free, especially House Team Birds and Someday the Cake at 9pm.- StageBuddyAugust 2, 2013Get Hard Cider and a shot of Fireball in it. It's the best drink for the best price in the city! Read more
The PIT's new location has the 3 B's: it's Big, it's Beautiful, and there's a Bar in the lobby. Wednesday night all the shows are free (and funny!)
- Village VoiceOctober 25, 2012Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Comedy Open Mic!
Alexa HarveyJune 27, 2011After the show, come by Pranna for a delicious meal or to just kick back, relax, and have a yummy cocktail. (79 Madison Avenue # 2)
The $5 ATM fee may seem harsh, but bring your receipt to the bar for $5 off your drink!
Check out RuBin, along with some of the funniest improv duos perform in "Couples' Retreat" - every 2nd Friday of the month @ 8pm!
Check out Agent Cooper and Suspicious Package the First Tuesday of every month at 10pm on the PIT Mainstage!- Seeing a show downstairs? Wait until the house is open and get your drinks at the downstairs bar. No wait!
Elizabeth OtaolaAugust 9, 2015Watched Fake Church. I wasnt sure about what to expect. Loved it. I didnt stop laughing for a minute!!
There's free improv jams every weekday, Monday through Friday here at the PIT. Whether you have before or not - get into it!
Political Subversities is absolutely hilarious, they change it up weekly based on current events. Catch it on Saturdays at 9:30pm!
Amanda TheilerJune 13, 2015Free and cheap comedy (mostly improv) nightly. Before 7, drinks are $1 off.
Ask the bartenders for the Mama Nicole's Pound Cake...Best Snack Ever. Homemade and Healthy too!!!
Come check me and my PITizens preform every night!!! Super Free Wednesdays and GREAT BAR w/ GREAT Happy Hours!!! Read more- The Peoples Improv TheaterMarch 7, 2013REMEMBER: Any improv student with ID - regardless of school - gets into shows for FREE! YEAH!
- The new PIT is one of the best designed comedy and/or improv venues I can think of.
Some of the best shows in the city! The CHRIS and PAUL show!!
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The Peoples Improv Theater
123 E 24th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave)
New York, NY 10010
United States
New York, NY 10010
United States
The Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT) offers an eclectic array of classes in improv, sketch, professional writing, solo performance, stand up, and more. We also offer one-off drop-in classes, large seminars and classes for kids and teens. Browse the classes by category and sign up online!...
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- 9:30 AM–4:00 AM
(212) 563-7488
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