Tonight's Shows

Graduates of Sketch Writing Level 2 take the stage and showcase what they've learned!
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Graduates of Musical Improv 1 take the stage and showcase what they've learned!
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The legendary show is reborn!
Created in 1995 at the iO Theater in Chicago, The Armando Diaz Experience IS the longest running improv show EVER. A guest monologist takes a suggestion from the ...
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"Reliably one of the best improv performances in the city."
- The New York Times
"Nick Kanellis & Peter McNerney's fantastic late night show is upbeat and impressively layered improv that is...
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The Level Up is an indie improv showcase. Join us as we watch amazing New York indie improv talents gain XP on the Magnet stage, unlock new achievements, and reach new milestones. Or do comedy.
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Who are we and why are we here?
Congrats to new Livewire lineup, announcing First Fridays at the Magnet, We Want You!...to earn credit for classes through internships, new offerings from Dennis Pacheco, Jason Farr, Michael... More

Announcing Magnet Livewire/Sketch teams Fall 2025
New Livewire Teams Announced! We are so excited to announce the new and returning Livewire sketch teams for the 2025 fall season! Welcome to our new and returning writers and performers.... More

Announcing Free First Fridays!
Did someone say FREE? Yes, you heard that correctly! Starting in August, on the first Friday of each month the 7:30pm and 9:00pm shows at the Magnet Theater will be FREE for anyone who ... More

Livewire sketch program applications are open for fall!
Magnet Theater is excited to announce that starting June 27th, we will be accepting applications for the Fall 2025 season of LIVEWIRE (MAGNET SKETCH TEAMS), which will begin in September an... More

Congrats to the new Megawatt lineup, upcoming mixers, Intern at Magnet, Pride March with Magnet, get coached for free, summer intensives, new offerings from Dennis Pacheco, Jason Farr, Micha... More