Stand-Up Showcase

Enjoy great stand-up comedy in downtown DC. Our showcase lineups feature top talent from DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond, performing on one of the country's most famous stages. You'll see a variety of styles and get up close with some of the stars of tomorrow. Support local talent, support local business and (most important) laugh your a** off. Showcases generally last around 90 minutes.

October 9-11 lineup: John Jacobs, Denise Taylor, Randy Syphax, Bob Holden

October 16-18 lineup: Anthony Oakes, Joey Duffied, Abe Gatling, Prince Arora, Amber Hendrix

October 30 - November 1 lineup: Stacey Axler, Cerrome Russell, Mike Lebovitz, Apple Brown Betty

November 13-15 lineup: Matilda Epstein, Ontonio Kareem, Dale Dunlap, Jose Raymond

All sales are final. Refunds and exchanges are offered only when a show is canceled or rescheduled.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions.
• There is a two-item minimum per customer. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)
• Coupons or passes for free admission cannot be used for a show listed as a "special event."

Seating Policies

• All shows in our lounge showroom are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive, the more options you'll have. Please note that the size of your party can affect what options are available to you, as certain tables and areas are designated for larger parties.
• For general admission tickets, if your party does not fill an entire table, you may be sharing a table with other patrons.

Enjoy great stand-up comedy in downtown DC! Our showcase lineups feature top talent from DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond, performing on one of the country's most famous stages. You'll see a variety of styles and get up close with some of the stars of tomorrow. Support local talent, support local business and (most important) laugh your a** off. Showcases generally last around 90 minutes.