Home of ComedySportz New York City
CSz New York transforms the world through improvisation’s unique ability to foster collaboration, inspiration, gratitude and fun. These values touch the lives of individuals, families, friends and organizations alike.
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We offer an incredible range of creative solutions, from events and entertainment to education and business training. Whether you need entertainment for a group, want to take a class in comedy or public speaking, or need custom-designed training for your companybased on applied improvisational techniques, we’ve got you covered. You may know us from our flagship ComedySportz® Match. but we are so much more!
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Since 2004, ComedySportz® New York has been entertaining fans with the fastest and funniest form of improv comedy in the Big Apple.
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Two teams of improvisers vie for points in a hilarious competition by playing a series of improv games, similar to what yo may have seen on TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. The audience is always a part of the interactive show, and audience volunteers sometimes even wind up on stage!
Because everything is improvised, it’s never the same show twice. And it’s clean–appropriate for all ages. Every ComedySportz® match is a unique and unforgettable event–laughs guaranteed! Come see why so many people come back to see us again and again.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is ComedySportz®?
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What is improvisation?
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When do you perform?
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Do you serve foodz and drinkz?
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What is the seating arrangement at your theater?
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Is your show for kidz or adultz?
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Can I buy ticketz in advance?
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Do you have classes?
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Can I hire ComedySportz® for an event?
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What’z with all the ‘Z’z?
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What is ComedySportz®?
ComedySportz® is a fun, fast-paced comedy show that’s great for the whole family, great for business entertainment and great for groups of all types. For more, check out our About page.
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What is improvisation?
Unlike “Standup Comedy” in which one performer tells pre-planned jokes to the audience, improvisational comedy involves a whole group of performers making up scenes and playing games on the spot based on audience suggestion
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When do you perform?
We perform weekly in New York City. You can find out more here.
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Do you serve foodz and drinkz?
The RAT NYC serves a variety of tasty snacks and beverages. Find out more about the venue here.
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What is the seating arrangement at your theater?
The 40-50 seat venue has general admission chair and stool seating, with some table space available in the bar area.
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Is your show for kids or adults?
Both! ComedySportz® is an all ages show, meaning that both adults and kids (recommended for 6 years old and up) can find a reason to laugh with our show. We enforce an “out of bounds” foul for any foul language from players… or loyal fans, making us friendly to families.
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Teenagerz / College Studentz / Adultz: “Family friendly” doesn’t mean you won’t have a good time, our players make every show fun for every age-group in the audience.
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Can I buy ticketz in advance?
Yes, right here.
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Do you have classes?
Yes, we currently offer private classes that can be designed for groups. Contact us at info@csznewyork.com for more information and/or a quote.
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Can I hire ComedySportz® for an event?
We love taking our show on the road and have performed at company events, schools, summer camps, bar mitzvahs, private parties and more! We have several types of road show to fit most budgets. Contact us at info@csznewyork.com for more information and/or a quote.
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What’z with all the ‘Z’z?
At ComedySportz®, we like to do thingz differently, zo we zwitch up ‘S’s and ‘Z’s becauze we’re zany like that. Pluz the letter ‘Z’ doezn’t get nearly enough expozure, zo thiz is our zhout-out to him (okay, we’ll ztop now… I mean now).
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