The Funny Stages
The Funny Stages

The Funny Stages is NHTC's comedy wing, offering an ever-changing lineup of innovative performances in New Haven and beyond!
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The Funny Stages Fall Series in New Haven and Bridgeport
This fall, the Funny Stages returns with new faces and new shows.
In New Haven, the Funny Stages continues its run at BAR (254 Crown Street) with a four-show series. Catch New Haven's only night of spontaneous comedy and music at 8pm on these Wednesday nights:
- September 30th, October 21st, November 18th, and December 9th
In Bridgeport, the Funny Stages returns with a four-show series at Playhouse on the Green (177 State Street) at 7pm on these Sunday nights:
- September 20th, October 11th, November 15th, and December 20th
Don't say we didn't warn you.
The Funny Stages Spring Series in New Haven and Bridgeport
This spring, you can see the Funny Stages in monthly performances in both New Haven and Bridgeport.
In New Haven, the Funny Stages continues its run at BAR (254 Crown Street) with a four-show series. Catch New Haven's only night of spontaneous comedy and music, including This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up, at 8pm on these Wednesday nights:
- February 18th, March 18th, April 22nd, and May 13th
In Bridgeport, the Funny Stages presents a three-show series at Playhouse on the Green (177 State Street, Bridgeport) [map] at 7pm on these Sunday nights:
- March 15th, April 5th, and May 3rd
More details to come, but mark those calendars now...
The Funny Stages Holiday Hangover Edition
A night of music and spontaneous comedy featuring
- This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up
(still CT's only spontaneous comedy newscast) - Crime Scene Improvisation
- Video premieres of Secret Life, Donkey Attack Redux, & Modern Hero
- and a spontaneous singalong finale
Wednesday, December 10 · 8pm
BAR (254 Crown Street, New Haven) [map]
$5 cover (pay at the door or buy online)
The Funny Stages Samhain*/Election Edition in New Haven
New Haven Theater Company presents
The Funny Stages
A night of spontaneous comedy
Featuring a special election edition of
This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up
and the premiere of
Crime Scene Improvisation

Wednesday, October 22 · 8pm
BAR (254 Crown Street, New Haven) [map]
$5 cover (or FREE if you come in costume)
* Samhain: Celtic festival of the dead (aka Halloween)
The Funny Stages Fall Series at BAR in New Haven
The Funny Stages returns to BAR (254 Crown Street) for a four-show series this fall. Catch New Haven's only night of spontaneous comedy and music, including This Just In: You Choose The News, We Make It Up, on these Wednesday nights:
- September 24th
- October 22nd
- November 19th
- December 10th
All shows at 8pm; $5 admission.
Breaking news: September's show is free!
The Funny Stages Farewell Green St. Edition in Middletown
New Haven Theater Company presents
The Funny Stages
in its final First Friday performance at the Green St. Arts Center.
Featuring:
- This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up
CT's only spontaneous comedy newscast - America's Next Great American Superhero for America
- and an open mic for any performer ready to make their move
Friday, June 6th · 7:30pm
Green St. Arts Center
51 Green St., Middletown [map]
$5 admission
RSVP on Facebook or just show up!
The Funny Stages Spring Fever Edition in New Haven
The Funny Stages: Spring Fever Edition
New Haven's Only Night of Comedy and Music
Featuring
America's Next Great American Superhero...For America
and
This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up

Wednesday, May 14 · 8pm
BAR (254 Crown Street, New Haven) [map]
$5 cover
The Funny Stages Equinox Edition in New Haven
The nights are getting shorter...let us help you make the most of them.
The Funny Stages: Equinox Edition
New Haven's Only Night of Comedy and Music
Featuring
- This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up
- America's Next Great American Superhero...For America
- MUSICAL! The Improv
Wednesday, March 19 · 8pm
BAR (254 Crown Street, New Haven) [map]
$5 cover
You can RSVP on Facebook and buy tickets online. (Or show up with cash, we're not picky.)
The Funny Stages in New Haven this February
Come in out of the cold! New Haven Theater Company presents
The Funny Stages
New Haven's Only Night of Comedy and Music
Featuring
- This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It Up
- America's Next Great American Superhero...For America
- MUSICAL! The Improv
Wednesday, February 27 · 8pm
BAR (254 Crown Street, New Haven) [map]
$5 cover
You can RSVP on Facebook and buy tickets online. (Or you can show up and pay at the door, no worries.)
Video: Superheroes!
When danger calls, the improv heroes of “America's Next Great American Superhero…for America” are ready to answer. Part of New Haven Theater Company’s comedy initiative, The Funny Stages, these superheroes take their powers directly from audience suggestion. See for yourself!
