Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2025-12-27 20:00, 2026-01-03 20:00, 2026-01-10 20:00, 2026-01-24 20:00, 2026-01-31 20:00, 2026-02-07 20:00, 2026-02-14 20:00, 2026-02-21 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | 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.
A specialized bar menu is available in the GN Basement during the show for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. There is a 1 drink minimum for each attendee: please note that mocktails, sodas, or bottled water are options.
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.

The Music Department @ Muso
2026-01-02 19:00, 2026-02-06 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.

SOLD OUT - All Ages Improv Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2026-01-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
This show is sold out.

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.
A specialized bar menu is available in the GN Basement during the show for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. There is a 1 drink minimum for each attendee: please note that mocktails, sodas, or bottled water are options.
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!
2026-01-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-07 17:30 - 18:30 and 1 more date | 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.
A specialized bar menu is available in the GN Basement during the show for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. There is a 1 drink minimum for each attendee: please note that mocktails, sodas, or bottled water are options.
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
2026-01-16 19:00, 2026-02-20 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.

SOLD OUT - Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2026-01-17 20:00 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
This show is sold out.

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.
A specialized bar menu is available in the GN Basement during the show for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. There is a 1 drink minimum for each attendee: please note that mocktails, sodas, or bottled water are options.
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 [WINTERIM 2025-26]
2026-02-09 19:30 | Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly 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:
Ann Catlett
Chase Kozak
Justin Lieck
River Linebarger
Michael Loehrke
Jeffrey Mariner
Samuel McNurlen
Julie Peters
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
@Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, Yahara Room.
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 Class Show [WINTERIM 2025-26]
2026-02-10 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:
Kris Adams
Steven Boardman
Rachel Haines
Molly Krochalk
John Morton
Sandra Nowack
Joelle Taft
Jesse Theiler
Holley Van Susteren
Christopher Wozniak
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.

Characters Class Show [WINTERIM 2025-26]
2026-02-15 19:30 | Madison Circus Space, 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
Characters are an essential part of great improvising. In this class, we have explored various ways to create characters on the spot. We also helped find ways to push past our comfort zone to create a wider variety of characters and to inhabit them more fully. And now we’re ready to put on a show for you!
Featuring:
Sam Blackburn
Roma Broadberry
Hannah Kass
Motie Little
Jeffrey Mariner
Shivam Patel
Erika Poole
David Schlesinger
Christopher Wozniak
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
@Madison Circus Space, Upper Studio.
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.

(CANCELLED) The Music Department @ Muso
2026-03-06 19:00 | Muso, 2040 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
This show has been cancelled due to performer illness.

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.
