Sean's 40th Birthday Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2026-06-20 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
Troupe member and lock-picking enthusiast Sean Cairns is TURNING 40 & is taking over the 8:00 Grown-Up show! See his favorite short-form games, witness a gentle roast of his personality, and a special, SPICY finale! You’ll laugh, you’ll roll your eyes, and most importantly: you’ll get to ensure he receives all 40 Birthday Spanks!!

It’s a Grown Up Improv Show by Monkey Business Institute! Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”
Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
There is no food service during the show, so please eat before or after the show.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you’re sick and feel you might be contagious, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

All Ages Improv Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2026-06-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.
Show starts at 5:30pm, doors open at 4:45pm.
There is no food service during the show, so please eat before or after the show.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you’re sick and feel you might be contagious, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2026-06-27 20:00 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
It’s a Grown Up Improv Show by Monkey Business Institute! Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”
Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
There is no food service during the show, so please eat before or after the show.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you’re sick and feel you might be contagious, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Level Two Class Show [SPRING 2026]
2026-07-01 19:30 | Aubergine: a Willy Street Co-op Community Space, 1226 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Our Level Two class jumps into the fray and performs for you! They’ve learned some brand-new improv games and techniques which are guaranteed to be a blast.
Featuring:
Steven Boardman
Leo Costello
Stephen Lee
Marybeth Mayo
Nora Novich
Kim Witte
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
At Aubergine: a Willy Street Co-op Community Space.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you’re sick and feel you might be contagious, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

(CANCELED) Musical Improv Level One Class Show [SPRING 2026]
2026-07-02 19:30 | Muso, 2040 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
THIS SHOW IS CANCELED DUE TO THE STORM.

In this class, students were taught the basics of improvising musically. We looked at some basic musical principles like rhythm, meter and rhyme. Being comfortable singing by yourself and with others was taught. And now they’re ready to put on a show for you!
Featuring:
Gil Caspi
Ann Catlett
AnneLynn Gillian-Daniel
Elayne Juten
Brian LaCarrubba
River Linebarger
Marybeth Mayo
Jesse P. Theiler
Julie Peters
TK Putney
Aaron Steuck
Joelle Taft
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
@ Muso Madison.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you’re sick and feel you might be contagious, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Impromp2 @ Muso
2026-07-03 19:00 | Muso, 2040 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
Two of our best improvisers will perform an entire show without a break. Watch as they play multiple characters and juggle storylines throughout the show.
This show features Casem AbuLughod and Jess Schuknecht!
Show starts at 7pm.
Doors open at 6:15pm.
Price: $15
@Muso Madison
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Level Four Class Show [SPRING 2026]
2026-07-06 19:30 | Aubergine: a Willy Street Co-op Community Space, 1226 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
At the beginning of the semester, these Level Four students self-identified the areas of improv they wanted to improve. They were each given time in a class to work on those areas. They’re excited to show you the results of their growth!
Featuring:
Sam Blackburn
Chase Kozak
Michael Loehrke
John Morton
David Schlesinger
Liz Steiner
Christopher Wozniak
Show starts at 7:30pm.
At Aubergine: a Willy Street Co-op Community Space.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you’re sick and feel you might be contagious, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Level One Class Show [SPRING 2026]
2026-07-12 19:30 | Aubergine: a Willy Street Co-op Community Space, 1226 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Come see MBI’s newest improvisors show off their skills!
Featuring:
Austin Gingerich
Joey Jenkins
Jamie McCarthy
Erin Mrozek
Terry Schaaf
Jillian Seweryn
Holley Van Susteren
Nadia Veit
Kenny Wolfe
Justin Yi
Amelia Zanin
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
At Aubergine: a Willy Street Co-op Community Space.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you’re sick and feel you might be contagious, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Musical Improv Level One Class Show [SPRING 2026]
2026-07-16 19:30 | Muso, 2040 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
In this class, students were taught the basics of improvising musically. We looked at some basic musical principles like rhythm, meter and rhyme. Being comfortable singing by yourself and with others was taught. And now they’re ready to put on a show for you!
Featuring:
Gil Caspi
Ann Catlett
AnneLynn Gillian-Daniel
Elayne Juten
Brian LaCarrubba
River Linebarger
Marybeth Mayo
Jesse P. Theiler
Julie Peters
TK Putney
Aaron Steuck
Joelle Taft
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
@ Muso Madison.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you’re sick and feel you might be contagious, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Yes Ma'am @ Muso
2026-07-17 19:00 | Muso, 2040 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
Yes Ma’am is a joyful mashup of improv comedy and real-life stories from the women of Monkey Business for audiences of all genders. Featuring a cast of accomplished actors, musicians, composers, and standup comedians drawn together by a love of improv and each other, this weird and wonderful show has been a favorite in Madison and comedy festivals around the Midwest since October, 2016.
Show starts at 7pm.
Doors open at 6:15pm.
Price: $15
@Muso Madison
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

All Ages Improv Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2026-08-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.
Show starts at 5:30pm, doors open at 4:45pm.
There is no food service during the show, so please eat before or after the show.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2026-08-01 20:00, 2026-08-08 20:00, 2026-08-22 20:00, 2026-08-29 20:00, 2026-09-05 20:00, 2026-09-12 20:00 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
It’s a Grown Up Improv Show by Monkey Business Institute! Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”
Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
There is no food service during the show, so please eat before or after the show.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Yes Ma'am Merge (Part of Madison Comedy Week)
2026-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Yes Ma’am presents signature MBI show The Merge! Hosted by Ma’am Vanessa Tortolano, The Merge combines standup comedy from local comics and improv from Yes Ma’am for maximum laughs. This show is part of Madison Comedy Week. Get your tickets here.

The Music Department @ Muso
2026-08-07 19:00 | Muso, 2040 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
Monkey Business Institute is proud to present The Music Department, a fully improvised Broadway musical! We start with your suggestion and go from there. Look for big musical numbers, crazy characters, and outrageous dancing!
Show starts at 7pm.
Doors open at 6:15pm.
Price: $15
@Muso Madison
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Musical All Ages Improv Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2026-08-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
Improv for all ages — now with music made up on the spot!
Songs, scenes, and laughs made up on the spot! This family-friendly musical improv show features Monkey Business Institute’s talented improvisers and a live keyboardist creating comedy and music in real time based on audience suggestions. Expect hilarious games, spontaneous songs, and plenty of chances to be part of the fun. Perfect for kids and adults who enjoy quick wit, creativity, and clean comedy.
Show starts at 5:30 pm; doors open at 4:45 pm.
There is no food service during the show, so please eat before or after the performance.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Musical Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2026-08-15 20:00, 2026-09-19 20:00 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
Musical Improv Show (18+) — where the songs are made up and so are the stories!
Join Monkey Business Institute for a night of hilarious musical improv comedy featuring two acts of fast-paced scenes, audience-inspired songs, and a live keyboardist improvising right alongside the cast. Every lyric, melody, and punchline is created on the spot, which means no two shows are ever the same.
Feeling brave? We might even create a mini You-sical inspired by someone in the audience! Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, promotion, retirement, or other special occasion? Let us know—we’d love to sing about it.
This show is intended for adults ages 18+ who enjoy their improv with a little extra spice. Content is typically rated PG-13, with the occasional playful venture into more mature territory.
Show starts at 8:00 pm; doors open at 7:15 pm.
There is no food service during the show, so please eat before or after the performance.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

The Merge @ Muso
2026-08-21 19:00 | Muso, 2040 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
The Merge is BACK and it’s on August 21, 2026 at 7pm!
Where Improv Meets Standup! Improv + Standup = Comedy Magic
Stand-up and improv comedy are longtime rivals, but they have more in common with each other than practitioners from either side would like to admit. “The Merge” blends quick-witted club stand-up comedians with Monkey Business Institute’s cast of professional improvisers to create a show that gives comedy aficionados the best of both worlds.
Special Guests are GWYN and Liz Kirch, hosted by Vanessa Tortolano!
Show starts at 7:00pm.
@ Muso
