About The DC Improv

Welcome to The DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant!

The nation’s #1 venue for all your comedy needs, featuring national touring headliners, local celebrities, a comedy school, two showrooms, plus a full restaurant and bar. The DC Improv first launched in 1992 showcasing newcomers Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Chappelle and Brian Regan. Today, The DC Improv continues to house the best comedic talent in the business. We’ll see you at the show!

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DC Improv Audition Showcase - hosted in our side room

Performing Artists (Click on Artist for Reviews and Previews)
  • Ticket Price: $15.00
  • Show Type: Stand Up
  • Showroom: Lounge
  • 18 & over
    Two items minimum per person
  • Door Time: 06:30 PM

Description: The DC Improv Comedy Club bookers are auditioning local comedians for future opportunties at The DC Improv.. This showcase will feature eight pre-selected comics, each performing eight minutes of their original material. Come out to support the local DC comedy scene. Please note this is not an open audition. Tickets only $15.00. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 8:00pm. The Comedy Lounge will be serving our full menu.

Hosted by: Rob Maher

Featuring Comedians: (in no particular order)
Zach Toczynski
Mariya Alexander
Kyle Martin
Michael Foody
Reggie Melbrough
Eric Sampson
Tim Messenger
Michael Larrick


  • The ticket price does not include any food or beverages. All menu items are ordered the night of the show.
  • 8:00 pm dinner shows are seated on first come first served basis. Doors open at 6:30pm for seating.
  • 10:30 pm shows are assigned seats according to date reservation made (e.g. earliest advanced ticket purchase = best seats)
  • If you purchased tickets to a 10:30 pm show and would like to be seated together with another party, please call The DC Improv at 202-296-7008 and inform us ahead of time.
  • All tickets purchased to shows with the phrase "hosted in The Comedy Lounge" or "hosted in our side room" are only valid for shows in our Comedy Lounge.
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