The Rockwell

Improv Asylum x Rockwell: Level 1 Improv
2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Rockwell
Improv Asylum x Rockwell: Level 1 Improv

06/16/2025 – 08/11/2025
Mondays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Doors open 5:45PM

The Rockwell

Ages 18+

Level 1

This is the class that kicks off your journey! It’s the perfect first step if you’ve never taken an improv class before. Over the course of eight weeks, you and your class will be having fun as you are led through games and exercises that will loosen you up and get you comfortable being creative on-the-spot and eventually… doing your own improv scenes!
**This class takes place at The Rockwell in Somerville**

6/16
6/23
6/30 NO CLASS for 4th of July
7/7
7/14
7/21
7/28
8/4
8/11
EXCLUDED DATES
06/30/2025

CANCELED! Tom Hearn Live: How Fabulous Is That?!
2025-08-17 19:00
Tom Hearn Live: How Fabulous Is That?!

Tom brings his ICONIC impressions (600K+ followers and 150M views) LIVE TO THE STAGE. Don’t miss Martha Stewart, Reba McEntire, Kody Brown, James Corden, and, of course, Ina & Jeffrey Garten—but How Fabulous is That?! has SO MUCH MORE! Packed with award-winning sketch comedy, cheeky innuendos, and show-stopping musical numbers! Over the last year Tom Hearn has dazzled audiences around the globe… Toronto, Chicago, Seattle, New York’s legendary Joe’s Pub, Montreal Sketchfest (winning the JFL Award), a 22-show run at the Edinburgh Fringe, earning 5-star reviews and now Somerville, MA!

This event is All Ages // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

George Civeris & Sam Taggart
2025-08-18 19:00
George Civeris & Sam Taggart

Join StraightioLab co-hosts and intellectual gay guys George Civeris and Sam Taggart as they return to the only true art form left: standup comedy. Yes, they’re co-headlining a night of comedy that is sure to include astute observations, biting commentary, and perhaps even mild self-reflection (on your part – not theirs).

AGES: This event is All Ages, Suggested age is 18+ // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
DOORS 6:15 PM
SHOW 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER.
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: There is an elevator in the glass foyer in “The Gorin Building” to the right of the Saloon/Rockwell Entrance. Please use this and press “B” for basement for the Rockwell. Please call the host after 5pm at (617) 628-4444 if any trouble.

WIP: Bryce, Deby, Victor
2025-08-29 19:00
Works in Progress: Bryce, Deby, Victor

Award-winning comedians and musicians — Bryce, Deby, and Victor — bring you their latest works in progress show!
BRYCE – THE POINT & MORE
DEBY – RILEY FRIZZLE & MORE
VICTOR – SOUNDSCAPES & MORE
This is an incredible chance to witness a show and help develop it simply by being a witness to it. They will be grateful and you will be inspired!

AGES: This event is 21+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
DOORS 6:30 PM
SHOW 7:00 PM
TIX — PAY WHAT YOU CAN! $$
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: There is an elevator in the glass foyer in “The Gorin Building” to the right of the Saloon/Rockwell Entrance. Please use this and press “B” for basement for the Rockwell. Please call the host after 5pm at (617) 628-4444 if any trouble.

Men In Comedy: A Tattoo Show and Tell
2025-08-30 19:00
Men In Comedy: A Tattoo Show and Tell
Boston’s funniest tatted-up femme comics will take the stage to show off their most memorable tattoos.

SUBMIT TO WIN-
FUNNIEST TATTOO
COOLEST TATTOO
WORST TATTOO
& BEST IN SHOW
Every tattoo will be asked “why?”
Come find playful competition in self expression and show yourself off!
We love you and we love prizes
ENTER THE RAFFLE at the show for a chance to win a $200 gift card to Stinky Pork Tattoos
ENTER THE CONTEST either by submission form via the @menincomedy IG or signup sheet at the show to compete for a beautiful ribbon and bragging rights + tickets to the next men in comedy show!

THIS SHOW IS 21+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER!
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

POSTPONED Brittany Carney: Duck D***s, Other Spirals
2025-09-05 19:00
POSTEPONED – SAT JAN 24 @ 9PM

THIS SHOW IS NOT HAPPENING FRIDAY SEP 5!

Please grab your tickets for Sat Jan 24!

Brittany Carney (Adult Swim, HBO’s Fantasmas) builds a new hour of jokes, some of which involve spirals. Vertigo-free zone. Judge-free zone.

Fall Clown Class with Deby Xiadani
2025-09-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-20 18:00 - 21:00
Ready to be a better person? Better comedian? Okay, maybe we can’t promise those, but it will be a journey! Clown is an essential part of any human journey. It is the intersection of hilarity and vulnerability, frustration and laughter, awareness and senseless fun!

Step into a space where laughter leads what you do. In this dynamic workshop, you’ll reconnect with “play” and expand your comedic vocabulary through clown, physical games, and improvisation. Together, we’ll explore imagination, joy, and the unique connection between performer and audience.

This class is designed to help you unlock your creative muse and save the flop! We’ll dig deeper into our artistry, discover new sides of ourselves (and our peers), and embrace the wildest possibilities we can imagine onstage.

Open to all experience levels, this class offers a supportive and collaborative environment for anyone ready to elevate their comedic practice and rediscover what makes performing fun.

DATES:

Sept 8th

Sept 15th

Sept 22nd

Sept 29th

Oct 6th

Oct 13th (no class)

Oct 20th

Oct 27th

Nov 3rd

TIME:

Check-in: 5:45pm

Class: 6pm-9pm

COST:

$400 + fees for all 8 classes, 3 hours each

*Returning students are eligible for 20% off ($320 use code RETURNCLOWN)

*Two work trade/skill share scholarships are available for new students. Email deby@therockwell.org to apply.

MEET DEBY!

Deby Xiadani is the Artistic Director of The Rockwell, as well as a director, comedian, writer, actor, and devisor passionate about creating bold new work. With a love for physical comedy rooted in a childhood obsession with Jim Carrey, Deby has developed a unique voice that blends playfulness, heart, and fearless experimentation.

Her work has been recognized nationally: she directed Cooking with Kathryn, which won Best Physical Comedy at the FRIGID Fringe Festival and People’s Choice at PORTFringe. She also created the clown show Miss Route 1 for the Boston Fringe and founded the Boston Fringe Festival itself, building a platform for boundary-pushing performance.

In addition to her original work, Deby has assistant directed Off-Broadway and continues to champion emerging artists while developing her own inventive projects that challenge and delight audiences.

www.debyx.com

@debyxiadani on insta

Toni Nagy: Grape Culture
2025-09-11 19:00
Toni Nagy: Grape Culture

Toni Nagy is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, performer, and content creator most known for her viral videos where she interpretive dances her philosophies while pontificating, gyrating, and questioning culture. She has over 800,000 followers across her social media platforms, not that she’s counting or anything. Observing Toni’s work is a lot like micro-dosing shrooms, but then an hour later wondering – “wait… was that actually a macro-dose!?” She’s directed and acted in numerous films and written multiple award-winning screenplays and is the founder of Cavelight Productions. She is currently touring her one human show “Men, Come Inside of Me,” and her two-woman tragic comedy show “Grape Culture.”

This event is 18+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Roast Battle Boston
2025-09-11 21:00
Roast Battle Boston
The BEST ROAST BATTLE IN BOSTON!! 6 pairs of Boston comics roast each other to earn win their heat!
Hosted by Logan O’Brien with special guest host, Katy Coughlin!

This event is 21+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
Doors 8:45 PM
Show 9:00 PM
Tickets $12 adv / $17 day of
NO REFUNDS, ONLY EXCHANGES FOR SHOW CREDIT
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Brendan Scannell
2025-09-16 19:30
Brendan Scannell

Brendan Scannell is an actor, writer, and comedian known for his starring role in the Netflix dark comedy series Bonding, for which he was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. He previously co-starred in Heathers, Paramount’s TV adaptation of the cult classic film. He also has appeared 2x on After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson, Apple TV’s Loot, the FX anthology series The Premise, Diary of a Future President, and co-starred in the feature film Bromates on Hulu opposite Lil Rel Howery and Snoop Dogg. As a comedian, he was a New Face of Standup at Montreal’s JFL Comedy Festival has headlined shows at NY Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest and Netflix is a Joke.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFI8X1qS5IN/

This event is All ages
Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 7:00 PM
Show 7:30 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Jonathan Vale: Underground Magic
2025-09-19 19:00
Underground Magic with Jonathan Vale

Enter the underground world of Jonathan Vale — a realm where mind-reading, psychological illusions, and storytelling collide. Join Jonathan on a hypnotic journey where the magic is raw, intimate, and dangerously convincing.

Jonathan Vale’s acclaimed magic show isn’t just about tricks — it’s a darkly theatrical journey into perception, fear, dreams, and the unexplained.
Armed with little more than a deck of cards, a sharp wit, and a hypnotic gaze, Jonathan blends storytelling, psychological techniques, and raw vulnerability to leave audiences laughing, gasping, and questioning what’s real.
You’ll witness impossible mind-reading, unfathomable predictions, eerie coincidences, and deeply human storytelling — all performed with the friendly yet mysterious flair that’s made Jonathan a favorite of audiences across New-England.

Hi, I’m Jonathan Vale and I’ve been obsessed with the art of magic for as long as I can remember. My style is high-impact and mind-bending, designed to flip people’s assumptions about the world on their heads.
My performances are self-aware, inviting, yet unassuming. I love crafting moments that feel like the magic just happened — as if we discovered something strange together, with me simply guiding the way. I’ll read minds, explore hidden thoughts, and even hypnotize a few brave volunteers — all with enthusiastic participation from the audience.
Lately, I’ve been most drawn to magic that explores the goals, memories, and emotions of my audience. These moments create the eerie illusion of true mind-reading — psychological, mysterious, and just believable enough to leave you wondering. I’ve been fortunate enough to recently perform at Fenway Park, The Omni, The Historic Hanover Theater, and for corporate clients and universities across new-england.
Instagram: @vale_mysteries
www.valemysteries.com
Jonathan Vale Magician and Mentalist- on Youtube and Facebook

• Instagram: @vale_mysteries
• TikTok: @JonathanVale
• Facebook: Jonathan Vale – Magician & Mentalist

This event is 21+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Jonathan van Halem
2025-09-19 21:00
Jonathan van Halem
Jonathan van Halem is a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, New York. He currently works at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and previously worked at Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News. He’s also served as a contributor to the parody website Clickhole.
Known for his observational comedy and relatable style, Jonathan has worked as an opener for comedians such as Kevin Nealon (SNL), Kyle Gordon (Planet of the Bass) and Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride). He’s achieved significant success online, with clips routinely garnering millions of views on Instagram and TikTok, like his set on the live show for Depths of Wikipedia, and his Top Straightest Moments of 2022/2023/2024. His rant against AMC A-List was named one of Vulture’s Best Comedy Shorts of June 2024. He also made this fun, semi-viral video about Chappell Roan.When he’s not doing comedy, he’s patiently waiting for the New York Mets to win the World Series. His favorite Family Guy character is Stewie.

This event is 21+
Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 8:45 PM
Show 9:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Live at the Rockwell
2025-09-20 19:00
Live at the Rockwell Feat. Reedo Brown, Sydney Castillo and Desi Johnson

Get ready for a night of unfiltered laughs at The Rockwell in Davis Square! Comedians Reedo Brown (Comedy powerhouse, known for his sharp storytelling and viral humor) and Sydney Castillo (stand-up assassin and TV writer with credits on BET, HBO, and more) are teaming up for a night you won’t forget.
This show is packed with hilarious takes on relationships, life, and everything in between! no topic is off limits. Whether you’re here for the clever punchlines, the wild stories, or just to laugh until your face hurts, this is the comedy event you don’t want to miss.
Date: Friday, September 20th
Location: The Rockwell, Davis Square – Somerville, MA
Grab your tickets now, bring your friends, and come catch two of comedy’s best on one stage!

This event is 21+
Valid ID required
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER!
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

LOW TIX!! Janine Harouni: This is What You Waited For
2025-09-26 19:00
Janine Harouni: This Is What You Waited For

Janine Harouni is an award winning comic who’s ‘ready for her Netflix special’ (The Times). Selected as one of The Guardian’s ‘Ten Comedians to Watch’, she’s toured the world with her critically acclaimed solo shows, including an Off-Broadway run in New York and a performance at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in LA. Janine’s opened for comics like Michael Che and has featured in films and TV shows like Bob’s Burgers, The Franchise, The People We Hate at the Wedding and The Batman. She’s gained a social media following of over 500k with 100 million views on her clips and specials.
Her first special was recommended by the critics at the New York Times. It was originally filmed for Amazon Prime UK but is now available to stream worldwide on YouTube.
“Unstoppably entertaining” ★★★★★ The Times of London
“The smoothest of comics…a marvel” ★★★★ The Guardian
“You won’t see a smarter, slicker set this year” ★★★★ The London Evening Standard

This event is 21+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
Tickets $20 adv / $25 day of
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER.
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS 48 HOURS BEFORE SHOWTIME
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Janine Harouni: This is What You Waited For (9pm)
2025-09-26 21:00
Janine Harouni: This Is What You Waited For

Janine Harouni is an award winning comic who’s ‘ready for her Netflix special’ (The Times). Selected as one of The Guardian’s ‘Ten Comedians to Watch’, she’s toured the world with her critically acclaimed solo shows, including an Off-Broadway run in New York and a performance at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in LA. Janine’s opened for comics like Michael Che and has featured in films and TV shows like Bob’s Burgers, The Franchise, The People We Hate at the Wedding and The Batman. She’s gained a social media following of over 500k with 100 million views on her clips and specials.
Her first special was recommended by the critics at the New York Times. It was originally filmed for Amazon Prime UK but is now available to stream worldwide on YouTube.
“Unstoppably entertaining” ★★★★★ The Times of London
“The smoothest of comics…a marvel” ★★★★ The Guardian
“You won’t see a smarter, slicker set this year” ★★★★ The London Evening Standard

This event is 21+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
Doors 8:45 PM
Show 9:00 PM
Tickets $20 adv / $25 day of
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER.
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Ana Fabrega: Get The Chicken Out of the House
2025-10-03 19:00
Ana Fabrega: Get The Chicken Out of the House

An hour of stand up from Ana Fabrega.
Ana is the co-creator and star of the HBO cult hit comedy LOS ESPOOKYS, alongside Julio Torres and Fred Armisen. Ana also directed two episodes of season 2, which has subsequently garnered Peabody and GLAAD awards, and was named one of New York Times “Best Shows of 2022.” Most recently, Ana could be seen in HBO’s FANTASMAS, created by Julio Torres. She can also be seen in the Plan B/Warner Bros./HBO Max remake of FATHER OF THE BRIDE, written by Matt Lopez and directed by Gaz Alazraki, starring Diego Boneta and Matt Walsh. Ana previously wrote and frequently appeared on TruTV’s THE CHRIS GETHARD SHOW and Hulu’s HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART II, and she has appeared on IFC’s PORTLANDIA, HBO’s HIGH MAINTENANCE, and TruTV’s AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS.

This event is 21+
Valid ID required
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER!
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Union Comedy Sketch Corp Presents: Peepers Creepers
2025-10-08 19:00
Peepers Creepers
Presented by Union Comedy Sketch Corp
Union Comedy’s new sketch show is a blend of live, video, and musical scripted comedy loosely based on the Fall season.

This event is suggested 18+ // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER!
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

SOLD OUT! Jason Salmon - Another Weird Standup
2025-10-10 19:00
Jason Salmon – Another Weird Standup
Featuring Amanda Gail! @the_amanda_gail

Jason Salmon is a Texas born, NYC based standup whose comedy has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy you know.”He’s headlined throughout the US & performed for the troops in Central America, Europe, Greenland and Afghanistan. His most recent comedy special BISCUITS and GRAVitY is now streaming on YouTube and his two albums are both available wherever you get music & comedy.He has been featured in Orange is the New Black, Red Dead Redemption 2, 30 Rock, Amy Sedaris, and on Comedy central.
His Another Weird Week wrap ups have gained notoriety on all the social medias, but his unique brand of whimsical curious comedy is still most suited to a campfire.

As a sidenote, that campfire thing is a vibe – no fire is allowed in the venue.

This event is 21+
Valid ID required for ENTRY
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Conor Janda
2025-10-10 21:00
Conor Janda

Side Notes is a new hour of stand-up from Conor Janda. Janda was recently named a 2025 Just For Laughs New Face. He and his writing partner, Nico Carney, are currently in production on their web series Boys Club, developed with Scott King. He has been featured on the Gag, the Comedy Central queer digital channel.

This event is 21+

Valid ID required
Doors 8:45 PM
Show 9:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER!
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Hari Kondabolu
2025-10-16 19:00
Hari Kondabolu
With Britt Migs!

HARI KONDABOLU

The NY Times called him “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today” and described his 2018 Netflix special “Warn Your Relatives” as “an incisively funny and formally adventurous hour that reveals a comic in command of his powers.” It was named on many “Best of” lists, including for Time, Paste Magazine, Cosmopolitan, E! Online, and Mashable. He was also named one of 2018 “Comics To Watch” by Variety. His most recent special “Vacation Baby” is now available on Hulu.

In 2017, his truTV documentary “The Problem with Apu” was released and created a global conversation about race and representation. The Nation described it as “a devastating critique of the ultimate comedic sacred cow: The Simpsons.” It is now used in high school, college and grad school curriculums around the country.

Hari has also released two comedy albums, “Waiting for 2042” & “Mainstream American Comic” with legendary indie rock label Kill Rock Stars. Additionally, he has performed on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with David Letterman and among many others. He is also a former writer & correspondent on the much loved, Chris Rock produced FX show “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.” In 2022, he co-hosted the Netflix food competition show “Snack vs. Chef” with Megan Stalter.

As a voice actor, he can be heard as Mr. Walia and Mr. Sawani on Disney’s “Mira Royal Detective.” He also voiced Principal Rahul on Netflix’s “Ada Twist: Scientist.”

A regular on the public radio, Hari is a frequent panelist on the NPR game show “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me.” He was also a guest host on Midday on WNYC. As a podcaster, he co-hosted the popular “Politically Reactive” with W. Kamau Bell. Additionally, he also co-hosts what he politely describes as a “pop up podcast,” The Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Podcast with his younger brother Ashok (“Dap” from HBO’s Chillin’ Island and rap group Das Racist.)

Hari attended both Bowdoin College and Wesleyan University, graduating from the former institution with a B.A. in Comparative Politics. A former immigrant rights organizer in Seattle who worked under the leadership of now-Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Hari also earned a Masters in Human Rights from the London School of Economics in 2008. He was the “Artist In Residence” at NYU’s APA Institute for the 2014-2015 Academic Year and at Shangri La Museum in Honolulu in 2018.

BRITT MIGS

Britt Migs is a standup & sketch comedian living and working in NYC. In 2024, New York Comedy Festival named her a “Creator to Watch.” You can see her performing comedy around the city and at her bi-monthly show at Union Hall, “Sunday Sauce”. You may have also caught her on the road at the Asheville Comedy Festival, Alaska B4UDie Comedy Festival, Vail Comedy Festival, Vermont Comedy Festival, or opening for Hari Kondabolu on tour. You can see her writing in Reductress, FlexxMag, Slackjaw, The Take, and others. You can see her digital work on Cracked’s Instagram and TikTok. By day, Britt works as an Emmy award-winning TV & digital producer. When she’s not doing all of that you can find her watching horror movies with her cat, Tony Soprano.

https://www.instagram.com/brittymigs/

This event is All Ages
Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Hari Kondabolu (2nd Show)
2025-10-16 21:00
Hari Kondabolu

With Britt Migs!

HARI KONDABOLU

The NY Times called him “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today” and described his 2018 Netflix special “Warn Your Relatives” as “an incisively funny and formally adventurous hour that reveals a comic in command of his powers.” It was named on many “Best of” lists, including for Time, Paste Magazine, Cosmopolitan, E! Online, and Mashable. He was also named one of 2018 “Comics To Watch” by Variety. His most recent special “Vacation Baby” is now available on Hulu.

In 2017, his truTV documentary “The Problem with Apu” was released and created a global conversation about race and representation. The Nation described it as “a devastating critique of the ultimate comedic sacred cow: The Simpsons.” It is now used in high school, college and grad school curriculums around the country.

Hari has also released two comedy albums, “Waiting for 2042” & “Mainstream American Comic” with legendary indie rock label Kill Rock Stars. Additionally, he has performed on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with David Letterman and among many others. He is also a former writer & correspondent on the much loved, Chris Rock produced FX show “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.” In 2022, he co-hosted the Netflix food competition show “Snack vs. Chef” with Megan Stalter.

As a voice actor, he can be heard as Mr. Walia and Mr. Sawani on Disney’s “Mira Royal Detective.” He also voiced Principal Rahul on Netflix’s “Ada Twist: Scientist.”

A regular on the public radio, Hari is a frequent panelist on the NPR game show “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me.” He was also a guest host on Midday on WNYC. As a podcaster, he co-hosted the popular “Politically Reactive” with W. Kamau Bell. Additionally, he also co-hosts what he politely describes as a “pop up podcast,” The Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Podcast with his younger brother Ashok (“Dap” from HBO’s Chillin’ Island and rap group Das Racist.)

Hari attended both Bowdoin College and Wesleyan University, graduating from the former institution with a B.A. in Comparative Politics. A former immigrant rights organizer in Seattle who worked under the leadership of now-Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Hari also earned a Masters in Human Rights from the London School of Economics in 2008. He was the “Artist In Residence” at NYU’s APA Institute for the 2014-2015 Academic Year and at Shangri La Museum in Honolulu in 2018.

BRITT MIGS

Britt Migs is a standup & sketch comedian living and working in NYC. In 2024, New York Comedy Festival named her a “Creator to Watch.” You can see her performing comedy around the city and at her bi-monthly show at Union Hall, “Sunday Sauce”. You may have also caught her on the road at the Asheville Comedy Festival, Alaska B4UDie Comedy Festival, Vail Comedy Festival, Vermont Comedy Festival, or opening for Hari Kondabolu on tour. You can see her writing in Reductress, FlexxMag, Slackjaw, The Take, and others. You can see her digital work on Cracked’s Instagram and TikTok. By day, Britt works as an Emmy award-winning TV & digital producer. When she’s not doing all of that you can find her watching horror movies with her cat, Tony Soprano.

https://www.instagram.com/brittymigs/

This event is All Ages
Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 8:45 PM
Show 9:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER
Seating begins 15 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

The Nova Show presents: The Rockwell Horror Nova Show
2025-10-17 21:30
The Nova Show presents: The Rockwell Horror Nova Show

The Nova Show is back with another sketch variety show, and we’re getting spookier than ever before! This comedy show will be brimming with brand new sketches and characters, special guests, live music, and references to cult classics like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The House on Haunted Hill.
Hosted by local favorite David Thomas, and featuring our very own DJ, TJ Reynolds, plus other exciting local guests. This show is 90 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission.
The Rockwell Horror Nova Show will be a night you won’t forget… in this life or the next!
The Nova Comedy Collective is a collective of comedians and creators embracing radical hope, limitless fun, and uncompromising inclusivity. With a mission to create live shows and other adventures in creativity that are unique, daring, and authentic, The Nova Comedy Collective promotes belonging and community, encourages collaboration, and celebrates imagination, honesty, and risk-taking. At The Nova Comedy Collective, we’re always laughing with you. Learn more at thenovacomedy.com, and on Instagram and Facebook @thenovacomedy.

AGES: This event is 21+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
DOORS 9:00 PM
SHOW 9:30 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER.
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: There is an elevator in the glass foyer in “The Gorin Building” to the right of the Saloon/Rockwell Entrance. Please use this and press “B” for basement for the Rockwell. Please call the host after 5pm at (617) 628-4444 if any trouble.

Psyched Out
2025-10-24 19:00
Psyched Out

Dive into the hilariously unpredictable world of Psyched Out, an improv comedy show inspired by live psychic readings. Psychic medium Karen Kelly takes the stage alongside talented improvisers to deliver live readings to audience members on topics like love, work, past lives, and even ghosts. The improvisers use these psychic readings to create hilarious, on-the-spot scenes— a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy and clairvoyance you won’t want to miss!
Psyched Out is produced by ‘I Don’t Care For This.’ For show updates and more, follow @idc4thiscomedy on Instagram or visit psychedoutcomedy.com
Live Psychic Readings by Cape Cod Psychic Medium – Karen Kelly, capecodpsychic.com

This event is 21+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER!
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

John Lutz & Peter Grosz: 2 Square
2025-10-24 21:00
John Lutz & Peter Grosz: 2 Square

John Lutz (30 Rock) and Peter Grosz (Veep) take a single suggestion then spin that into a 45-minute longform show featuring a kaleidoscope of scenes, absurdist transitional elements and callbacks. They play dozens of characters, create environments and locations using every part of the theater and weave it all together in a satisfying conclusion.

John Lutz has been acting, improvising and writing for over 30 years. You may know him best as Lutz from 30 Rock. Other screen appearances include: Loot, Chicago Med, The Good Wife, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Film credits include The Comedian, Sisters, Sleepwalk with Me and Friends with Kids. He wrote for Saturday Night Live from 2004-2010 and is currently in his 10th year writing for Late Night with Seth Meyers. For 3 years, he toured the world from Bangkok to Rockford, IL with The Second City National Touring Company. He recently wrote and produced the NY Times bestselling audiobook Escape from Virtual Island. He created, co-wrote and produced the series Mapleworth Murders with Paula Pell, which is streaming on Roku. He is currently featured in the 3rd season of Girls5Eva on Netflix. Check out his website www.john-lutz.com and follow him on Twitter at @ShutupLutz and Instagram at @shutup_lutz.
Peter Grosz began his theatrical and improv training in Chicago where he performed regularly at Improv Olympic and wrote and performed in four reviews on The Second City’s ETC stage. Films include The Menu, Stranger Than Fiction, Rough Night, Things Heard and Seen and Here Today. TV credits include a recurring role as Sidney Purcell on Veep, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Fleishman Is In Trouble, Key and Peele and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Writing credits include At Home With Amy Sedaris (WGA Award), Late Night With Seth Meyers and The Colbert Report (Emmy, Peabody and WGA Awards). He was also the Executive Producer of and played Mike Pence on The President Show. New York stage credits include Goodnight Oscar at the Belasco Theater on Broadway and A Kid Like Jake at Lincoln Center. He can be heard as a frequent panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me and was the guy sitting in the driver’s seat in a long running series of commercials for Sonic Drive In.

This event is 18+
Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 8:45 PM
Show 9:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER!
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

CANCELED Object Workshop with John Lutz
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:30
Object Workshop with John Lutz

Learn how to make your improv less complicated by just going back to one of the core principles of improvisation: object work. As performers, we tend to forget the simple things that we learned when we first started improvising. John Lutz will take you through a reminder course of how to effectively use object work in your improv to create more playful and dynamic scenes.
BIO
John Lutz has been acting, improvising and writing for over 30 years. You may know him best as Lutz from 30 Rock. Other screen appearances include: Loot, Chicago Med, The Good Wife, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Film credits include The Comedian, Sisters, Sleepwalk with Me and Friends with Kids. He wrote for Saturday Night Live from 2004-2010 and is currently in his 10th year writing for Late Night with Seth Meyers. For 3 years, he toured the world from Bangkok to Rockford, IL with The Second City National Touring Company. He recently wrote and produced the NY Times bestselling audiobook Escape from Virtual Island. He created, co-wrote and produced the series Mapleworth Murders with Paula Pell, which is streaming on Roku. He is currently featured in the 3rd season of Girls5Eva on Netflix. Check out his website www.john-lutz.com and follow him on Twitter at @ShutupLutz and Instagram at @shutup_lutz.

This event is 16+

Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.
