ComEx logo featuring the text ComEx! A comedy extravaganza! Presented by the Center for Comedic Arts at Emerson College

The Center for Comedic Arts at Emerson College is proud to present its annual Comedy Extravaganza, a.k.a. ComEx! April 4-5, 2025.

ComEx! will feature student improv, sketch, standup, The Clavelli Comedy Award and more! This is an opportunity for the Emerson community to come together, share some laughs and celebrate the vast array of talent we have on campus — and all free!

ComEx! is an opportunity for the community to come together, share some laughs, and celebrate the vast array of talent we have on campus. We can’t wait to see you there!

ComEx 2025

ComEx! 2025 – Emerson College’s Comedy Extravaganza!

The Center for Comedic Arts at Emerson College proudly presents ComEx! 2025, a two-day festival celebrating the best in student improv, stand-up, and comedic performance.

April 4–5, 2025 in the Greene Theater

These shows WILL sell out! Reserve your spot now or join the standby line at the Tufte Box Office for last-minute entry.

Tickets are free but required for entry! Any unclaimed seats will be released to the standby line 15 minutes before showtime.

Emerson Mainstage Improv Showcase

April 4, 2025, 7:00 p.m. EDT

The event location is

Greene Theatre

Fast, sharp, and completely unscripted! Emerson’s top improvisers take the stage in a high-energy comedy experience where anything can happen.

Doors open at 6:40 PM | Standby line starts at 6:30 PM at Tufte Box Office. 

Register for the Improv Showcase!

Rising Stars of Stand-Up

April 4, 2025, 9:00 p.m. EDT

The event location is

Greene Theater

The freshest comedic voices in the city. Emerson’s top stand-ups deliver original sets filled with bold perspectives and unexpected laughs.

Doors open at 8:40 PM | Standby line starts at 8:30 PM at Tufte Box Office.

Register for the Stand-Up Showcase!

Comics of Color Showcase

April 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. EDT

The event location is

Greene Theater

A celebration of Emerson’s funniest comedians of color, featuring a dynamic mix of stand-up, sketch, and improv.

Doors open at 6:10 PM | Standby line starts at 6:00 PM at Tufte Box Office.

Register for the Comics of Color Showcase!

The Jess Ilias Clavelli Comedy Award

April 5, 2025, 8:30 p.m. EDT

The event location is

Greene Theater

The highlight of ComEx! Emerson’s top comedic talents compete for the prestigious Clavelli Award in a night of unforgettable performances.

Stay for the catered reception after the show!

Doors open at 8:10 PM | Standby line starts at 8:00 PM at Tufte Box Office.

Register for the Clavelli Competition!

Secure Your Seat – or Join the Standby Line!

These shows will sell out. If you don’t have a ticket, join the standby line at the Tufte Box Office—any unclaimed seats will be released 15 minutes before showtime.

Stay updated! Follow @ComedicArtsEmerson on Instagram for announcements and behind-the-scenes content.

Join us for a weekend of laughter, talent, and unforgettable moments! See you at ComEx! 2025.

Past Festivals