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

Presented by the Center for Comedic Arts @ Emerson College
April 4–5, 2025 | Greene Theater

The Center for Comedic Arts at Emerson College proudly presents ComEx! 2025—a two-day festival featuring the very best in student comedy. From high-energy improv and bold stand-up to sketch, music, and the prestigious Jess Ilias Clavelli Comedy Award, ComEx! is a showcase of Emerson’s best and boldest comedic voices.

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!

Tickets are FREE, but required for entry—and shows will sell out. Don’t miss your chance to experience the most exciting comedy Emerson has to offer.

Reserve your tickets now.

No ticket? Join the standby line at the Tufte Box Office (1st floor). Unclaimed seats will be released 15 minutes before showtime.

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: Blockbuster Double Feature

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 p.m. | Standby line starts at 6:30 p.m. at Tufte Box Office

Emerson's Rising Stars of Stand-Up

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

The event location is

Greene Theater

The freshest comedic voices in Boston. Emerson’s best stand-up performers bring bold perspectives and laugh-out-loud original material.

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

Comics of Color Presents: Woodstock – 1 Hour of Love & Music

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

The event location is

Greene Theater

A high-energy celebration of Emerson’s funniest comedians of color—featuring stand-up, sketch, improv, and a live band. Not just a show—a full-on vibe.

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

The Jess Ilias Clavelli Comedy Award

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

The event location is

Greene Theater

The emotional and comedic highlight of the festival. Emerson’s top talent competes for the prestigious Clavelli Award in a night of unforgettable performances.

Stay for the catered reception after the show!

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

How to Attend

  • Reserve tickets in advance to guarantee your seat.
  • All events are free and open to the public.
  • Standby line available at the Tufte Box Office before each show—unclaimed tickets will be released 15 minutes prior to curtain.

Stay Connected

Follow us on Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more: @ComedicArtsEmerson

ComEx! is more than a showcase—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and comedy at its finest. Join us for a weekend of laughter, talent, and unforgettable moments. See you there!

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