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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We welcome back Eight is Never Enough: Improvised Musical Comedy on Wednesday, September 23rd at 9pm! Eight Improv is interactive musical comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. Come be a part of the show! Tickets are $10, get them at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Drag Bingo is Sunday, September 20th from 11-1! Hosted by Butch Lite and featuring Dolly Deadly and Felix Elixer! FREE to attend plus one drink minimum. RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Interactive improv drinking show Pour Decisions is at The RAT Saturday, September 19th at 9pm! In Pour Decisions the audience secretly creates the rules, performers unknowingly break them, and every mistake comes with a shot—until someone’s had five and is out. Get $10 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy Lil Trees presents: Saturday - Rockets Away! on Saturday, September 19th at 5pm! Happy Lil Trees are hitting the ramp doing 120mph and hoping they have somewhere to land! Come witness their glory or a flaming death spiral! Either way, should be fun! FREE! RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hedda Gabler, presented by Local Union Theatre starts a seven night run at The RAT tonight! This staging plays off themes of stolen youth, stolen valor, status and self, and a deep, capitalistic, existential hunger for more at all costs. Get $30 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Black Graffiti plays its final performance at The RAT tonight at 7:30pm! We have been honored to produce Andrew Sanford’s new play exploring the legacy of baseball player Dock Ellis. Don’t miss your final chance to catch it - get tickets at the link in bio! Photo by Lindsey Kelly.

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Black Graffiti: A Dock Ellis Story runs at The RAT this weekend - Friday September 11th, Saturday September 12th, and Sunday September 13th at 7:30pm! ⚾️ Get $18 tickets at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Don’t miss The Late Show, from Robert Price on Wednesday, September 9th at 9pm! A FREE night of improv, poetry, and more! RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Verify You Are Human is Wednesday, September 9th at 7pm! Verify You Are Human is a sketch show that satirizes the struggles of humans in this digital era. Tickets are $10 - get them at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Bizzo is back with an awesome residency - every 2nd Tuesday! Catch them Tuesday, September 8th at 7pm! Every month, Bizzo & Friends brings together some of the finest in NYC improv teams for an hour of laughs. With them for September are Suitetooth and Super 8! Get $5 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We’re honored to host The Next Right Thing: A charity event supporting queer mental health - Saturday, September 5th at 7pm! Musical theatre is therapy for the soul. In the darkest of times, it is a light that heals. Get pay-what-you-want tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Two Raccoons, One Trenchcoat present Libretto-Less’s…es? ANN-E! on Friday, September 4th at 7pm! A musical – comedy – improv – sketch show where comedians perform a musical from memory under the influence! Suggested donation of $5-10 or one drink minimum - reserve your spot now at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Chris Bazemore to The RAT at his SOLD OUT first ever, live comedy special taping Thursday, September 3rd at 8pm!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Game Play Live presents: Instant RPG Sunday, August 30th at 7pm! Seasoned D&D, Actual Play, and improv performers want to play a game...and they need your help to make it! Get $25 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Kismet Comedy *Girls Night* is Friday, August 28th at 9pm! Enjoy a night of stand up, characters, musical comedy and more! It’s sure to be a night full of laughs. Trust us, it’s written in the stars! Get $10 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Corporate Improv, presented by Flight Risk is back Friday, August 28th at 7pm! 3 teams perform improv comedy and negotiate large scale business acquisitions that maximize shareholder value. FREE! Click the 🔗 in bio to RSVP!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It’s Back to School Secret with Disco Prescription on Thursday, August 27th at 9pm! Improv comedy show featuring multiple groups, characters and more audience participation. All based around the theme of back to school. FREE! RSVP at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Be Well Fundraiser Comedy Show is Thursday, August 27th at 7pm! Join Be Well Bro at the Be Well Comedy Show for a night of laughs! All proceeds go towards Be Well Bro, an organization that uplifts and supports young black men. Get $20 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The RAT NYC is thrilled to present the world premiere of Black Graffiti: A Dock Ellis Story, written by Andrew Sanford, September 11-13! Featuring Kade Clarks & Rory Scholl. Directed by Jen Sandella. Stage Managed by Isabelle Deveaux. Tickets are on sale now! Get them at the link in bio! ⚾️

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

NY Cosplay Cabaret presents a tribute to the 60th anniversary of Star Trek on Friday, August 21st at 8pm! Dress in costume and come enjoy live music and comedy featuring songs and parodies from your favorite TV series, films, comics and musicals done in cosplay. Get $25 tickets at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New play 🧥 The Trenches 🧥 is Thursday, August 20th at 7:30pm & 9pm! Have you ever wondered what would happen if two duos of people in giant trench coats went on a date with each other? It might go a little something like this play. FREE! Click the link in bio to RSVP!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We’re honored to host the Pay Miguel Fundraiser Show Wednesday, August 19th at 8:45pm. All proceeds will go to refurbishing an electric wheelchair for an individual who is an undocumented and a bilateral amputee. Pay-what-you-want tickets ($10 suggested donation) are available at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Time for another Last Minute Addition Wednesday, August 19th at 7pm! Dustin, Eddie, and Eoin are premiering their brand new sketch, but the thing is, they haven’t written it yet... FREE! RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Stand Up to the Prov is Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm! Where standups set the scenes for improvisers! One night only! Come watch live art come to life! Get pay-what-you-want tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Pied Piper Musical Comedy is Monday, August 17th at 7pm! Facebook’s Rory Scholl hosts an amazing lineup of musical comics! Some improv, some written, some....set in a futuristic apocalypse! Get $10 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Garden Variety Sobriety is Saturday, August 15th at 9pm and Sunday, August 16th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Garden Variety Sobriety is a story of addiction, abandonment, and the importance of family in the face of adversity. Click the link in bio for $22 tickets before they go up to $25 at the door.

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Siblings Play Date is back at The RAT Saturday, August 15th at 7pm! Just like the playdates you had as a kid, this show brings a bunch of friends together to hang out and laugh. Reserve your free tix at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Happy Lil Trees presents Saturday - Rockets Away on Saturday, August 15th at 5pm! Happy Lil Trees are hitting the ramp doing 120mph and hoping they have somewhere to land! Come witness their glory or a flaming death spiral! Either way, should be fun! FREE! RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

From the Underground Theatre Alliance, don’t miss Xenos: A Staged Reading Friday, August 14th at 9pm! A group of conspiracists meet in the desert to come into contact with aliens... until one of them returns from another world. Free reading! Reserve your spot at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New play The Heat is at The RAT Friday, August 14th at 6:30pm! In the alley behind an Italian restaurant, four line cooks take breaks. Their professional and personal lives clash with passions put into question in the wake of an absent chef and hectic services. FREE! Click the link in bio to RSVP!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Genre Cauldron is back Thursday, August 13th at 9pm! Genre Cauldron is an improv show where the audience writes down their favorite themes (sci-fi, western, horror, etc) and each team will pick a theme for their set. FREE! RSVP at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thursday, August 13th at 6pm, don’t miss a FREE performance of Shakespeare’s Troilus & Cressida! Join The As If Then for Troilus & Cressida, an engaging Classical experience celebrating both new and old with the magic of Party Theatre!!! RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Late Show is back Wednesday, August 12th at 9pm! Improv, poetry + more! Come on out for this FREE show - RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

United States of Zaf is Tuesday, August 11th at 8pm! This solo show tells the saga of how Gena B. Jones’ Syrian-American father, Zaf Basha, ran for public office in their hometown and dragged the entire family into the madness. Get $12 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Sweet Treat presents: Sweet ReTreat Monday, August 10th at 7pm! Sweet Treat is hosting an improv getaway sprinkled with some of NYC’s most scrumptious comedy performers! Joined by Happy Little Trees, Ms. Coach, Ravioli Ravioli and Tucker & Miles! FREE + 1 item minimum. RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A HID-Summer Night’s Dream is the culmination of a 12-Hour Shakespeare Brouhaha by Hamlet isn’t Dead - Sunday, August 9th at 7pm! Suggested donation $10, reserve your spot at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The Drop-In Salon Series is back Saturday, August 8th at 7:30pm! Part curated performance, part open-mic, part all-around good time, this evening of creative camaraderie serves as a haven for artistic development and community-building in a casual setting. FREE! RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

ComedySportz NYC is back for lots of laughs Saturday, August 8th at 5pm! ComedySportz is a fast-paced, improvised comedy show played as a sport. Two teams of improvisers face off and vie for your applause and laughter. Great for the whole family! Click the link in bio for $15 tickets!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

FREE performances of Shakespeare’s Troilus & Cressida are Saturday, August 8th at 2pm and Thursday, August 13th at 6pm! Join The As If Then for Troilus & Cressida, an engaging Classical experience celebrating both new and old with the magic of Party Theatre!!! RSVP at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Finding Queer Love: Bi Panic Edition is Kitchen Sink Theatre Company’s FOURTH queer dating show at The RAT - Friday, August 7th at 8pm! $12 tickets are available at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Don’t miss a staged reading of the first episode of Murphy on Friday, August 7th at 6pm! Murphy is an audiodrama following the titular character of Merlyn Murphy, who works for an organization dedicated to the preservation of cryptids and folkloric creatures. Get $10 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Alternative Medicine is Thursday, August 6th at 9pm! After the apocalypse, the Doctors of Nysmith are hunkered, waiting for the surface world to be safe again. With the discovery of an untested drug and no subjects in sight, the Doctors decide to test it on themselves. Get tickets at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Spotlight Variety Night is Thursday, August 6th at 7pm! Come have laughs in this improv, stand-up, and character showcase! Tickets are $8 - get them at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Other Side Comedy Variety Show is back Wednesday, August 5th at 9pm! A mix of standup comedy with variety acts in between, and the show always ends with a special musical guest. Like SNL minus the ads. Get $5 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It’s Up to No God Improv Night on Wednesday, August 5th at 7pm! It’s also DUMBO Happy Hour! Get happy hour prices at The RAT bar tonight! Pay-what-you-want tickets available now at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

From Scattergood, it’s Etch-A-Sketch Tuesday, August 4th at 9pm! NYC’s first sketch-to-improv showcase, featuring the hottest up and coming sketch teams improvising through each other’s set lists. FREE! Click the link in bio to RSVP!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It’s GUPS Improv Night Tuesday, August 4th at 7pm! GUPS are your favorite improv FREAKS who play fast and loud! They’re joined every show by some of their favorite comedy acts in NYC! FREE show! RSVP at the 🔗 in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Don’t miss Hot girls comedy Monday, August 3rd at 9pm! Looking to laugh off those Monday blues? Want to see some fabulous comedy? And learn about everyone’s crazy adventures? As well as see some of the most outrageous outfits? Come to the hot girls comedy show! Get $10 tickets at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Come see some Shakespeare in On Belonging - Sunday, August 2nd and Monday, August 3rd at 7pm! A collection of Shakespeare scenes set in modern-day New York City utilizing dialogue, music, and movement to explore an interwoven theme of belonging. $20 tickets are available now at the link in bio!

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The Rat NYC @theratnyc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Shitty Mozart returns Saturday, August 1st at 9pm! The botched clone of Mozart performs a dazzlingly chaotic multimedia concerto that critics have called “brilliantly off-the-wall,” “batshit crazy,” and “not shitty.” Get $15 tickets at the link in bio!

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