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The Comedy Studio
Not yet 42 years ago (1996), yet a long long time ago and certainly pre-pandemic, Rick Jenkins opened The Comedy Studio in the attic of a Chinese restaurant. Through ups and downs, through different Camberville locations – the intersection of old skool artistry and progressive viewpoints/performance – the Studio has found a long term home in Harvard Square.
The Comedy Studio remains Boston’s most unique stage for comedians and other artistic performers in an intimate and inclusive environment for theatrical lovers and performers. Winner of the “Best of Boston, Best Comedy Club” for three consecutive years by Boston Magazine.
Now under new management, a key goal of the Studio is to be “where entertainers come home” when in Boston. This inevitably means being welcoming to one and all, an occasionally eclectic mix of attitudes and a space to experiment. Entering means accepting all of humanity with tolerance, even if not agreement, yet always with a smile in your heart.
The Comedy Studio features an array of emerging and world-renowned comedic and artistic talent. But don’t take our word for it. Frank Smiley, senior producer of Conan said of The Comedy Studio, “I consider it the greatest comedy club on earth.” We agree. And we want more… we will push beyond our core of stand-up, we welcome new forms which will entertain.
MORE ABOUT THIS VENUE
Venue Type: Bar/Tavern; Comedy Club; Nightclub; Performing Arts Center; Theater
LOCATION
MAKE IT A NIGHT
ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE
Cheese Coffee Caf Downtown - Liu Chinese Fast Food
- Vinaigrette
- Garcias Kitchen The Original
- Route 66 Malt Shop
- Bottger Mansion of Old Town
Bottger Mansion of Old Town- Liu Chinese Fast Food
Bottger Mansion of Old Town - Liu Chinese
- Vinaigrette
Accessibility Information
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Accessible Restrooms
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All Gender Restrooms
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Elevator
PARKING INFO
We have made an arrangement with a local parking garage in Eliot St to give a discount to make it a little quicker and easier to get to us. The entrance is Harvard Square / Elliot St Parking Garage, 20 Elliot St, Cambridge, MA, 02138 [Map Link]. It will take 2-3 minutes to walk to us from them [Directions Link].
To qualify for discounted parking, you must:
- Enter the garage after 5pm (or anytime on Sunday). Ticket must be dated 17.01 (5.01pm) or later
- Get your ticket stamped by our any of our bar staff
- For the first 3 hours, $15 will be discounted $3 to $12
- The maximum of $17 will be discounted $5 to $12
Exceptions are major events like The Head of The Charles or Oktoberfest.
Even better, if you eat at The Grafton St Pub that is in the same block and they validate your parking, your whole ticket is free. And what’s more, if you’re a member of the Comedy Studio Club, you will get 10% discount on your meal there too! Now that’s a great deal and a brilliant night out.
