Laugh Riot: Comedy in the Face of Everything

WIT is DC’s top spot for hilarious improv comedy. Our shows are surprising, smart, and totally unscripted, and feature the funniest improvisers in the region.

Home to a host of company ensembles, including the long-running musical improv group iMusical, the all-Black ensemble Lena Dunham, the scientifically-minded Hypothesis, and the all-woman ensemble Hellcat, WIT’s improvisers will have you rolling with laughter.

Inspired by a simple suggestion from the audience, each show is an unpredictable delight. In fact, most first-time audience members find it hard to believe that what they’re seeing is entirely made up on-the-spot. (It is!)

WIT shows are perfect for a date night, an evening downtown with guests, or a fun experience on your own! Plus, we’re located along the bustling 14th St. NW corridor, which offers plenty of choices for places to grab a drink or a bite to eat before or after the show!

For more than 25 years, Washington Improv Theater’s improv comedians have taken a simple suggestion or story from a volunteer audience member and turned it into a never-before-seen comedy show.

WIT’s performers are so talented that most first-time audience members find it impossible to believe that everything is totally made up on-the-spot! (Trust us, it is!) No two shows are ever the same so you can keep coming back for more…

WIT’s alumni have gone on to SNL, The Daily Show, HBO’s Insecure, and The White Lotus to name just a few comedy destinations.

Go to our Plan Your Visit page to learn about WIT shows and view our health and accessibility policies.