Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Chelsea
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Photograph: Lizz Kuehl
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Venue location
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Address:
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St
Chelsea
New York
- Cross Street:
between Eighth and Ninth Aves
- Phone:
212-366-9176
- Website:
- Transport:
Subway: C, E to 23rd St
- Price:
Most shows $5–$10
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Map
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
- 307 W 26th St
Chelsea
New York - 212-366-9176
- ucbtheatre.com
- 40.747558,-73.997630
- 307 W 26th St
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
- Categories:
Theater. Comedy. Food & Drink. Things to Do
- Facilities:
Restaurant & bar facilities. Wine and beer only. General facilities. Cash only
- Good for:
Big name talent. Dating. Date night. Experimental. Going in a group. Going solo. Lively scene. Local talent. Lots of laughs. Take a tourist. Up-and-coming talent. Underground
What's on at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
ASSSSCAT 3000
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
NYC’s long-form improv royalty (including UCBT and SNL folk) play pickup-game style in this famous long-running show.
- Sun May 19
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- 7:30pm; $10. 9:30pm; free (a limited num...
ASSSSCAT 3000
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
NYC’s long-form improv royalty (including UCBT and SNL folk) play pickup-game style in this famous long-running show.
- Sun May 19
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- 7:30pm; $10. 9:30pm; free (a limited num...
Whiplash
Comedy
- Critics' pick
- Free
Leo Allen presents top local comics in the newest incarnation of the UCBT’s popular late-night Monday slot.
- Mon May 20
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
Harold Night
Comedy
- $
Each week, five of the UCBT’s heralded house teams perform fast-paced long-form improv for only $5 in front of packed houses of students and fans.
- Tue May 21
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $5
Harold Night
Comedy
- $
Each week, five of the UCBT’s heralded house teams perform fast-paced long-form improv for only $5 in front of packed houses of students and fans.
- Tue May 21
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $5
The Unbreakable Gun: A Live-Action Action Movie + BOAT: Comedic Sketches
Comedy
- $
First, get your adrenaline up in an action-flick parody from a cast of UCBT performers. Then, the boys of BOAT quickly push the ideas in their smart and physical sketches to extreme places.
- Wed May 22
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York
- $5
Recipe for Success with Chef Michael Denardi
Comedy
- $
In this live cooking demonstration and extended character monologue, former Colbert Report writer Peter Grosz plays sad would-be chef Michael Denardi. While making pasta wraps and trying out catchphrases, Denardi tries to inspire—even if he once nearly...
- Wed May 22
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York
- $5
Erik Dies, You're Stupid and We Hate You + Stand-Up Spotlight: Brent Weinbach
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
First, a trio of sketch performers promises a "surreal, nightmarish odyssey" that ends in either sex or death. Then, hypnotic and strange West Coast stand-up Weinbach does bizarre impressions and seduces ladies in the audience with songs about his fe...
- Thu May 23
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York
- $5
Stone Cold Fox: Hey Look Over Here!
Comedy
- $
The UCBT's Maude night has spawned this sketch group—a cast of six writers and six performers—which hopes to grab your attention with this collection of short, funny scenes.
- Fri May 24
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
The Stepfathers
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
Seven of the theater’s best players (including TONY resident hack Silvija Ozols) create smart, patient improv in this flagship show.
- Fri May 24
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
The Law Firm: Law and Disorder
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
The latest of UCBT's teams to jump from Harold Night to a plum weekend slot, the Law Firm boasts a lot of great players, spinning scenes from a brief interview with an audience member who has been in some kind of trouble.
- Fri May 24
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
The Curfew: Not from Around Here
Comedy
- $
A collection of the UCBT's most experienced performers interview an audience member about the charms and quirks of their hometown, and use the details as fuel for an hour of improv.
- Sat May 25
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
Death by Roo Roo: Your F'ed Up Family
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
The improvisers in this late-night-friendly team play it fast and loose, exploring a different family dysfunction—garnered from audience interviews—each week.
- Sat May 25
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
Grandma's Ashes: Grandma's Ashes Gets Dark
Comedy
- $
A crop of experienced UCBT improvisers sucks up the audience's most embarrassing stories and delivers fast-paced play suitable for the late-night Saturday crowd.
- Sat May 25
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
ASSSSCAT 3000
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
NYC’s long-form improv royalty (including UCBT and SNL folk) play pickup-game style in this famous long-running show.
- Sun May 26
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- 7:30pm; $10. 9:30pm; free (a limited num...
ASSSSCAT 3000
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
NYC’s long-form improv royalty (including UCBT and SNL folk) play pickup-game style in this famous long-running show.
- Sun May 26
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- 7:30pm; $10. 9:30pm; free (a limited num...
Gravid Water
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
Trained actors, who’ve memorized their lines, take the stage with top improvisers, who’ve never before seen their scenes. Chaos, hilarity and occasional gravitas ensue in this truly interesting experiment.
- Mon May 27
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York
- $5
Whiplash
Comedy
- Critics' pick
- Free
Leo Allen presents top local comics in the newest incarnation of the UCBT’s popular late-night Monday slot.
- Mon May 27
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
Harold Night
Comedy
- $
Each week, five of the UCBT’s heralded house teams perform fast-paced long-form improv for only $5 in front of packed houses of students and fans.
- Tue May 28
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $5
Harold Night
Comedy
- $
Each week, five of the UCBT’s heralded house teams perform fast-paced long-form improv for only $5 in front of packed houses of students and fans.
- Tue May 28
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $5
Nights of Our Lives
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
Hosted with wry remove by David Martin, this relaxed evening of comedic storytelling features a rotating (but fairly regular) cast of stand-ups and improvisers telling true-life tales centered around a predetermined theme.
- Wed May 29
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York
- $5
Stone Cold Fox: Hey Look Over Here!
Comedy
- $
The UCBT's Maude night has spawned this sketch group—a cast of six writers and six performers—which hopes to grab your attention with this collection of short, funny scenes.
- Fri May 31
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
The Stepfathers
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
Seven of the theater’s best players (including TONY resident hack Silvija Ozols) create smart, patient improv in this flagship show.
- Fri May 31
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
The Law Firm: Law and Disorder
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
The latest of UCBT's teams to jump from Harold Night to a plum weekend slot, the Law Firm boasts a lot of great players, spinning scenes from a brief interview with an audience member who has been in some kind of trouble.
- Fri May 31
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
The Curfew: Not from Around Here
Comedy
- $
A collection of the UCBT's most experienced performers interview an audience member about the charms and quirks of their hometown, and use the details as fuel for an hour of improv.
- Sat Jun 1
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
Death by Roo Roo: Your F'ed Up Family
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
The improvisers in this late-night-friendly team play it fast and loose, exploring a different family dysfunction—garnered from audience interviews—each week.
- Sat Jun 1
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
Grandma's Ashes: Grandma's Ashes Gets Dark
Comedy
- $
A crop of experienced UCBT improvisers sucks up the audience's most embarrassing stories and delivers fast-paced play suitable for the late-night Saturday crowd.
- Sat Jun 1
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- $10
ASSSSCAT 3000
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
NYC’s long-form improv royalty (including UCBT and SNL folk) play pickup-game style in this famous long-running show.
- Sun Jun 2
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- 7:30pm; $10. 9:30pm; free (a limited num...
ASSSSCAT 3000
Comedy
- $
- Critics' pick
NYC’s long-form improv royalty (including UCBT and SNL folk) play pickup-game style in this famous long-running show.
- Sun Jun 2
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
- 7:30pm; $10. 9:30pm; free (a limited num...
Whiplash
Comedy
- Critics' pick
- Free
Leo Allen presents top local comics in the newest incarnation of the UCBT’s popular late-night Monday slot.
- Mon Jun 3
- Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W 26th St, (between Eighth and Ninth Aves), New York, New York
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