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Monkey Business Institute Voted Best Improv Comedy Troupe in Madison, WI! Weekly performances, private shows, corporate training, and more! Full menu and bar available. Free parking.
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Every Saturday, Monkey Business Institute creates unique performances at the Glass Nickel Pizza East - 2916 Atwood Ave. We craft spur-of-the-moment, seat-of-the-pants improv comedy by mixing audience suggestions, decades of improv experience, and sheer moxie. Our group features over 20 experienced and talented performers with backgrounds in stand-up comedy, acting, writing and music. Many of our members are also frequent guests of the Blame Society Films ensemble (Chad Vader, Beer & Board Games, Welcome to the Basement). We recommend buying your tickets online to guarantee your seats, as our venue sells out quickly. Saturday All-Ages Show ($20, 5:30PM, Seating at 4:45PM), and Saturday Grown-Up Show ($25, 8PM, Seating at 7:15PM)! See our website for special shows and showcases. Pizza is included in the ticket price.

10/14/2026

Come see MBI perform at Sugar River Atelier & Gallery on Friday, October 23, 2026!

This 60 minute show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”

Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:00pm.
Get advanced tickets here! https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/sugar-river-oct-23/

Come see MBI at ART House 360 this Thursday, October 15, 2026! This 75 minute show is packed with fast-paced, classic,...
10/14/2026

Come see MBI at ART House 360 this Thursday, October 15, 2026!

This 75 minute show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”

Get tickets here! https://www.arthouse360.com/event-details/comedy-improv-show-2026-10-15-19-30

10/13/2026

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Come see The Music Department THIS FRIDAY, October 16, 2026 at Muso Madison!
Monkey Business Institute is proud to present The Music Department! This variation will be a Musical Montage Longform Musical Improv Show. Look for big musical numbers, crazy characters, and outrageous dancing!

Improv is weird. Making new friends as an adult is also weird. So we’re joining the two! What could possibly go wrong?
Come alone, bring a friend, and settle in watching MBI’s improvisers making it up as they go. Then, if you want to stay and meet some of the performers and other showgoers, stick around after the show for a roughly 15-minute improv icebreaker game facilitated by an MBI improv professional. We may be known for our knack for laugh, but we do also know how to get people talking.
Funny first. Social second. Leave whenever the heck you want.
Tea, snacks, and sodas are available for purchase.

Doors at 6:15pm, Show at 7pm.
Get advanced tickets here! https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/the-music-department-oct-16/

10/10/2026

TONIGHT after our All Ages Show, you won't want to miss Leo, DJ Marc, Alli, Megan, Brett, Brad, and Host Vanessa in the 8:00 Grown Up Show! TONIGHT Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East!

Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”

Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/grown-up-oct-10/

10/10/2026

TONIGHT! Come see the fantabulous cast of Leo, DJ Marc, Tara, Brad, and Host Brett as they perform in our All Ages Show at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East TONIGHT, Saturday, October 10, 2026!

Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.

Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/all-ages-oct-10/

10/09/2026

Come see the intoxicating cast of Leo, DJ Marc, Alli, Megan, Brett, Brad, and Host Vanessa for the Grown Up Show this Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East!

Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”

Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/grown-up-oct-10/

10/08/2026

Come see the fantabulous cast of Leo, DJ Marc, Tara, Brad, and Host Brett as they perform in our All Ages Show at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East this coming Saturday, October 10, 2026!

Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.

Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/all-ages-oct-10/

10/05/2026

Come see The Music Department on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Muso Madison!

Monkey Business Institute is proud to present The Music Department! This variation will be a Musical Montage Longform Musical Improv Show. Look for big musical numbers, crazy characters, and outrageous dancing!

Improv is weird. Making new friends as an adult is also weird. So we’re joining the two! What could possibly go wrong?

Come alone, bring a friend, and settle in watching MBI’s improvisers making it up as they go. Then, if you want to stay and meet some of the performers and other showgoers, stick around after the show for a roughly 15-minute improv icebreaker game facilitated by an MBI improv professional. We may be known for our knack for laugh, but we do also know how to get people talking.

Funny first. Social second. Leave whenever the heck you want.

Tea, snacks, and sodas are available for purchase.

Doors at 6:15pm, Show at 7pm.
Get advanced tickets here! https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/the-music-department-oct-16/

10/02/2026

TONIGHT, October 2 at Muso Madison!! See you tonight!!

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Performs At The Glass Nickel Pizza East/2916 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI
53704

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+16086585153

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