Monkey Business Institute

Monkey Business Institute Voted Best Improv Comedy Troupe in Madison, WI! Weekly performances, private shows, corporate training, and more! Full menu and bar available. Free parking.
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Every Saturday, Monkey Business Institute creates unique performances at the Glass Nickel Pizza East - 2916 Atwood Ave. We craft spur-of-the-moment, seat-of-the-pants improv comedy by mixing audience suggestions, decades of improv experience, and sheer moxie. Our group features over 20 experienced and talented performers with backgrounds in stand-up comedy, acting, writing and music. Many of our m

embers are also frequent guests of the Blame Society Films ensemble (Chad Vader, Beer & Board Games, Welcome to the Basement). We recommend buying your tickets online to guarantee your seats, as our venue sells out quickly. Saturday All-Ages Show ($20, 5:30PM, Seating at 4:45PM), and Saturday Grown-Up Show ($25, 8PM, Seating at 7:15PM)! See our website for special shows and showcases. Pizza is included in the ticket price.

08/31/2026

Come see Impromp2 this Friday, September 4, 2026 at Muso Madison!

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 the duos of:

-Vanessa Tortolano & Meredith Milliron
-Kelly Maxwell & Ben Seidensticker
Hosted by Jess Schuknecht.

Doors at 6:15pm, Show at 7pm.
Get advanced tickets here:https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/impromp2-sept-4/

08/27/2026

Come see the exuberant cast of Leo, DJ Evan, Sheila, Vanessa, and Host John this Saturday at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East as they perform in our 8pm Grown Up Show!

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.
Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/grown-up-august-29/

08/26/2026

Come see the effervescent cast of DJ Evan, John, Heather, Peggy, and Host Leo as they perform in our All Ages Show this coming Saturday, August 29, 2026!

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.

Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/all-ages-august-29/

08/21/2026

TONIGHT, August 21, 2026 at Muso!

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 7pm.
Doors open at 6:15pm.
Price: $15
Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/the-merge-august-21/

08/20/2026

Come see the fabulous cast of Evan, Al, Meredith, Brett, Vanessa, Craig, and Tara this Saturday at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East as they perform in our 8pm Grown Up Show!

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.
Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/grown-up-august-22/

08/19/2026

Come see the wonderful cast of Evan, Tara, Al, Meredith, and Brett, as they perform in our All Ages Show this coming Saturday, August 22, 2026!

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.

Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/all-ages-august-22/

The Merge is THIS FRIDAY, August 21, 2026 at 7pm!Where Improv Meets Standup! Improv + Standup = Comedy MagicStand-up and...
08/18/2026

The Merge is THIS FRIDAY, 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 7pm.
Doors open at 6:15pm.
Price: $15
Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/.../the-merge-august-21/

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 7pm.
Doors open at 6:15pm.
Price: $15
Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/the-merge-august-21/

Get ready for a night of MUSICAL IMPROV tonight, Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East!Come...
08/15/2026

Get ready for a night of MUSICAL IMPROV tonight, Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East!

Come see John, Marc, Nora, Heather, Brett, Sheila, and Al in our special Musical All Ages Show - Seating at 4:45pm, show at 5:30pm! Get tickets online here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/all-ages-august-15/

Then get ready for Sheila, James, Max, Nora, Marc, Al, and John in our special Musical Grown Up Show - Seating at 7:15pm, show at 8pm! Get advanced tickets here: https://monkeybusinessinstitute.com/event/grown-up-august-15/

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Performs At The Glass Nickel Pizza East/2916 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI
53704

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