Free: See schedule
The Upright Citizens Brigade is an improvisational comedy and sketch comedy group that emerged from Chicago’s ImprovOlympic in 1990. Due to its well-received popularity, the group were able to open its own theatres in New York and Hollywood. Serving as a training center for up and coming comedians, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre offer affordable as well as free improv, sketch and comedy shows. Shows are happening seven nights a week on both NY locations. To find out the listing of free shows, check out the official website for schedule.
Address: 307 W 26th St. ,New York, NY 10001 (Chelsea branch); 153 E 3rd St., New York, NY 10019 (East Village branch)
Direction: Subway 1 to 28th St. Station, A/2/3 to 34th St. Penn Station Station, C/E/F/M to 23rd St. Station (Chelsea branch); F to 2nd Ave or Delancey St. Station, 4/6 to Astor Place Station, L to 1st. Ave Station, J/M/Z to Essex St. Station (East Village branch)
Phone: +1 (212) 366-9176 (Chelsea branch), +1 (212) 366-9231 (East Village branch)
Website: newyork.ucbtheatre.com