Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (Chelsea)

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) in Chelsea was a prominent New York center for long-form improv and sketch comedy founded by members of the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy troupe. UCB produced regular shows, training classes, and served as an early performance venue for many comedians who later achieved national recognition. The theater’s programming and school were influential in the modern improv and alternative comedy scenes in New York City. Its Chelsea location hosted multiple performance spaces and classrooms.