The Comedy Project GR

The Comedy Project GR Parking in the large lot in the back and on adjacent Elizabeth and Quarry streets.

The Comedy Project is Grand Rapids' only improv and sketch comedy theater, training center, and bar - located on Leonard Street by Mitten Brewing & Long Road Distillers.

09/07/2026

🎤 Ever watched Whose Line, SNL, or a stand-up special and thought, "I kinda want to try that..."?

Comedy Outlet Mondays is where it happens.

Every week, you'll catch a fresh lineup of local comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, and wonderfully unhinged humans trying out their funniest ideas. Some acts are polished. Some are brand new. Some should probably never happen again. That's part of the fun.

Then around 9:00 PM, the stage is yours with our FREE Improv Jam. No experience? Awesome. Been performing for years? Even better. Everyone's welcome to jump in.

Think you've got a bit, a character, or an idea that's too funny to stay in your head? We'd love to see it. Fill out our performer interest form: https://forms.gle/EPuCt6P4wBZfURBW6

Come for the laughs. Stay because someone accidentally created comedy magic... and it might be you next.

Questions? Email [email protected].

09/05/2026

🎭 Big laughs. Tiny theater.

The Comedy Lab is the smallest room in the building, and that's exactly what makes it special. With only 25 seats, you're right in the middle of the action for a comedy show that feels more like you're hanging out with the performers than watching from the audience.

In just 45 minutes, you'll catch a fast-moving mix of improv, sketch comedy, and surprise appearances from members of TCP's Mainstage cast. Every show is different, and once it's over, it's gone.

If you like discovering something a little off the beaten path, this is it.

🎟️ Grab your seat before someone else does:
thecomedyproject.com/shows

09/02/2026

🤖 The robots are back... and this time they're sticking around a little longer.

Battle Bots is now a PLUS SHOW, which means one full night of robot-fueled comedy with even more chaos packed in.

You'll get the regular show you know and love, followed by a quick break and an extra 20–25 minutes of completely improvised longform comedy where things tend to go gloriously off the rails.

If you've ever wondered what happens when artificial intelligence meets natural stupidity... this is your show.

Come cheer for the bots, root for humanity, and find out whether someone inevitably falls in love with a Roomba.

🎟️ Grab your tickets before the machines do:
thecomedyproject.com/shows

08/27/2026

🫵 Tonight, you're in charge.

Every choice you make changes the show.

Our comedians have no idea what's coming because you decide what happens next. Think of it as a live-action version of those classic "Choose Your Own..." books... you know the ones. We'd say the full title, but apparently their lawyers are also choosing adventures.

With the help of our host, you'll send the cast down ridiculous paths, impossible situations, and comedy they never saw coming. No two shows are ever the same, because no two audiences make the same choices.

You don't have to participate... but watching your friends yell out terrible ideas is half the fun.

🎟️ Make some questionable decisions with us:
thecomedyproject.com/shows

08/25/2026

One part IMPROV JAM! One part KARAOKE JAM!

It's the Improv Jam-a-lama-ding-dong (Stay for the sing-song!) on the last Tuesday of every month!

**Improv!** **Karaoke!** **Drink specials!**

NOW FREE! :)

7-8:30 - An improv jam host will get things moving so you can try improv or try old improv with new friends or try new improv with old friends!

8:30-9:30pm(ish) - Karaoke king, Sean "The Cap'n" Francis, will keep things rolling by letting you belt out some bangers from the rugs to the rafters!

It's the dog days of Summer... but soon it will be the holidays of Winter! Don't be left out in the cold, boring hellsca...
08/22/2026

It's the dog days of Summer... but soon it will be the holidays of Winter!

Don't be left out in the cold, boring hellscape of mediocre holiday parties!

Address

540 Leonard Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 10pm
Friday 6pm - 11pm
Saturday 6pm - 11pm

Telephone

(616) 369-7469

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