Monkey Business Institute

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 m

embers 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.

09/05/2026

Two shows TONIGHT, September 5, 2026 at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East! Our 5:30 All Ages Show (seating at 4:45) and 8:00 Grown Up Show (seating at 7:15). See you there!

09/04/2026

Come see Impromp2 TONIGHT! Friday, September 4, 2026 at Muso Madison!

Two of our best improvisers will perform an entire show without a break. Watch as they play multiple characters and juggle storylines throughout the show.

This show features the duos of:
-Vanessa Tortolano & Meredith Milliron
-Kelly Maxwell & Ben Seidensticker
Hosted by Jess Schuknecht.

Doors at 6:15pm, Show at 7pm.
Get advanced tickets here:https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/impromp2-sept-4/

09/03/2026

Come see the extraordinary cast of James, DJ Marc, Kelly, Ben, Michael, Shauna, and Host Leo this Saturday at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East as they perform in our 8pm Grown Up Show!

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-sept-5/

09/02/2026

Come see the wonderful cast of DJ Marc, Kelly, Ali, Tara, Ben, Peggy, and Host Brett as they perform in our All Ages Show this coming Saturday, September 4, 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-sept-5/

08/31/2026

Come see Impromp2 this Friday, September 4, 2026 at Muso Madison!

Two of our best improvisers will perform an entire show without a break. Watch as they play multiple characters and juggle storylines throughout the show.

This show features the duos of:

-Vanessa Tortolano & Meredith Milliron
-Kelly Maxwell & Ben Seidensticker
Hosted by Jess Schuknecht.

Doors at 6:15pm, Show at 7pm.
Get advanced tickets here:https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/impromp2-sept-4/

08/27/2026

Come see the exuberant cast of Leo, DJ Evan, Sheila, Vanessa, and Host John this Saturday at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East as they perform in our 8pm Grown Up Show!

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-august-29/

08/26/2026

Come see the effervescent cast of DJ Evan, John, Heather, Peggy, and Host Leo as they perform in our All Ages Show this coming Saturday, August 29, 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-august-29/

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

Telephone

+16086585153

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