"The move places the company back in New York for the first time in three decades. Founded by Budd Friedman, The Improv originated as a modest, 50-seat converted restaurant in Hell's Kitchen before growing into the largest network of premium comedy clubs in the United States."
""We are thrilled to be back in New York, where our journey started more than 60 years ago," said The Improv's Chief Programming Officer Erin Von Schonfeldt. "The Improv has always been the home of the best artists of the past and the future. We proudly present prominent comedians, find new voices, support the community, and help shape what's next in comedy.""
"The Improv returns to New York in partnership with The Second City, the Chicago improv comedy company and training center that launched the careers of Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Martin Short, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert, and many more. Thus, in addition to stand-up, the venue will be home to the Comedy Training Center by The Second City."
"Liz Howard, Co-President and Executive Producer of The Second City, said, "We are so excited to be partnering with the Improv and welcoming them back to New York. We look forward to complementing The Improv's world class stand-up comedy lineup with our Training Center and together molding the next generation of comedy talent in New York.""
The Improv, a stand-up comedy club chain founded by Budd Friedman, opened a new location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn as its 25th U.S. venue. The club marks a return to New York after three decades, echoing its origins in Hell’s Kitchen as a 50-seat converted restaurant. The Brooklyn venue features stand-up from established comedians and emerging performers, with past appearances including Trevor Wallace, Joey “CoCo” Diaz, Mark Normand, and others. The Improv partnered with The Second City, adding a Comedy Training Center by The Second City to the venue. The lineup includes Nate Jackson, Eric D’Alessandro, Danny Polishchuk, and a sold-out Subway Takes Live! event with Kareem Rahma.
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