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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - NY Tickets

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NY (UCB NY) | 242 E 14th St, NY

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About Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - NY

Welcome to Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - NY, a compact, high-energy comedy venue in Manhattan. With a great seats main theater across a basement performance space and vibrant ground-floor social areas, UCB NY is known for signature shows like ASSSSCAT, Harold Night, and resident house teams Maude and Betty, along with fresh improv and sketch performances. Located at 242 E 14th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues), this venue offers an intimate setting where audiences can experience razor-sharp comedy up close. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your tickets with ease.

Plan your visit to UCB NY by noting that seating is not published in a traditional chart; the space spans three floors with a basement main theater and vibrant ground-floor hangout areas. Street parking is limited, but nearby paid garages provide reliable options. The venue is easily reachable via the L train (1st Ave), and is close to Union Square transfer points (4/5/6/N/Q) and 14th Street transit corridors. For a comfortable stay and convenient dining, explore affiliate-recommended hotels such as The Standard, East Village (25 Cooper Square), Hyatt Union Square (134 Fourth Ave), and W New York Union Square (50 Union Square East / 201 Park Ave S). Whether you’re catching a classic UCB show or a new improv set, we’ve got you covered for a smooth, hassle-free night of laughter.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current address: 242 E 14th Street, New York, NY 10003 (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues).
  • Capacity: 130-seat main theater.
  • Venue type: comedy theatre with an on-site training center; hosts improv, sketch, stand-up and house team performances.
  • Seating chart: no publicly published seating chart; the space is described as a three-floor venue with a basement main theater and ground-floor/hangout spaces.
  • Parking: street parking is limited; nearby paid garages are available.
  • Transit: accessible via L train (1st Ave); close to Union Square connections (4/5/6/N/Q); 14th Street options also nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: The Standard, East Village (25 Cooper Square); Hyatt Union Square (134 Fourth Ave); W New York Union Square (50 Union Square East / 201 Park Ave S).
  • Notable events hosted: signature shows like ASSSSCAT; Harold Night, Maude/Betty house teams and other contemporary improv/sketch performances.
  • Renaming/demolition note: UCB previously operated at Chelsea (307 W 26th St) and UCBeast (East Village); those spaces closed as UCB relocated; the Chelsea venue later became Theater 555 after the company left 555 W 42nd St. The NYC brand returned to a new location at 242 E 14th St in 2024.