The Coronation Theater is getting a major upgrade — new home, bigger stage. Learn more

The Coronation Theater is getting a major upgrade — new home, bigger stage, no train horns 🙌
🎭 Coming soon to 3100 Canal St. — Just up the street from our current location. 
What’s to come:
✨ 3x bigger
🍷 Bar + lounge
🎤 Cabaret stage
🎓 Classrooms
🧊 4 A/C units (bless)
🚫 No trains
❤️We’re building this dream from the ground up — and we need your help!

💥 Our Kickstarter is LIVE with some rad perks:
👀 Name a barstool
🥂 Date night packages
💌 Text your ex (yes, really)
💀 Pick the tattoo our founder gets on his 🍑

🎬 Hit the link below to check out the kickstarter and our new location. 
Innovate with laughs!

WATCH A SHOW

HTX Game Night – Every Saturday 7:30p

A fast paced night of comedy with games galore, where your suggestions help build the show! Much like Who's Line is it Anyway or Wildn' Out, our performers will have to generate scenes, stories, and characters on the fly.

Thursday Night Improv – Every Thursday at 7:30p

Our Long Form Improv Show, where a single audience suggestion sparks a journey of discovery and imagination. Each week, 3 new improv teams take the stage to create a show that will never be seen again. The result is a unique, one-of-a-kind performance that can go in any direction. They'll use their quick wit, sharp minds, and fearless commitment to create . . .

Girls Night Out – Every Saturday at 9:30p

Welcome to Club Railyard! As the night's chaos unfolds on the dance floor, the audience is taken on a wild ride through the unpredictable and truly wild conversations between strangers and friends, each with their own unique personalities, quirks, and secrets. From heartfelt confessions to outrageous gossip, this show explores the dynamics of friendship, self-discovery, and emotion—all in the bathroom, where the real stories of the night take place. With improvisation at its core, no two shows are ever the same, ensuring that every night is filled with fresh surprises. Come escape the club of life and hide away with us in the wonderful world of Girls' Night Out.

The TedProv Talks: 11.14

You’ve heard of TED Talks or even TEDx Talks, but get ready for the TedProv Talks! Experts from all across the Houston comedy community will come together in their snazziest businesswear to talk about things they absolutely know nothing about and on the spot!

Between Two Trains: Every Sunday 8:30p

Come out to The Coronation Theater for a free stand-up comedy show! Enjoy a few Sunday Funday drink specials, nice cold AC, and end your weekend right with laughs. There will be trains. God bless the Union Pacific train line.

Bad Habits: A Catholic School Comedy

Join us for a special tour of The Immaculate Heart of Our Mother Mary: an all-girls Catholic school! Each night, we invite you to join us for a night of penance, punchlines, and personal growth as we watch the lives of six Catholic schoolgirls unfold on stage. Watch them learn all about friendship, community, and personal identity as they navigate the unique blend of godliness, gossip, and guilt that can only be found in Catholic schools.This is an improvised comedy show with a light touch of sketch comedy to transubstantiate it into something special every night. Come partake in the holy sacrament of laughter for this special, limited run of Bad Habits at the Coronation Theater.

BE SOMEONE (else) – 11/21 7:30p

A comedy character showcase. Join us for BE SOMEONE (else), a character showcase highlighting Houston's most talented performers! Debuting a litney of characters never before seen by audiences anywhere. Costumes, props, and a little bit of lunacy, comed enjoy this time of comedy at The Coronation Theater. Ft. NICK BROWNRIGG//JESSE GARSON //TONY GRIFFIN//SAM HERNANDEZ// TANDI KONE //CALAN LAMBERT//AMECHI NGWE//STEPH SUAREZ Email info@thecoronationtheater.com for questions

Wrestler’s Court XIV: Holiday Hellscape 11.28

🎄 Wrestler’s Court XIV: Holiday Hellscape 🎆 The most dysfunctional LIVE wrestling courtroom comedy show in Texas! The turkey’s been tossed, the stockings are torn, Resolutions broken before they’re born. A snap of the wishbone means havoc is near, The year’s last show is finally here! Justis Law bangs the bench with might, His gavel cracks loud like a gun on New Year’s night. Glenda Dannon’s shouting, trying to restore, But candy canes fly as the crowd yells "MORE!" Future Man roars through the holiday din, “Let the chaos commence—let the madness begin!” No peace, no calm, no silent night, Just festive fury and holiday spite. From feast to frost, through cheer and fright — Wrestler’s Court XIV: Holiday Hellscape, get your tickets tonight!

Clay and Abbey: A Night of Standup 12/5 7:30p

Two of New York’s hottest rising comics hit Houston for one night only! Catch Clay Horwitz — star and writer of Clay’s Feast on Amazon Prime, seen on Chocolate Sundaes and Roast Battle — alongside Houston’s own Abbey Vollman, the “nicest mean girl” comic who’s opened for Iliza Shlesinger and Sean Patton.

The coronation theater improv school

Learn to improvise. Take an improv class.

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TAKE AN IMPROV CLASS

Free Intro Class

Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and Keegan-Michael Key. Just a few performers who got their start doing improv. An art form all based on making it up on the spot! In this 90-minute class, you’ll learn the tenets of improv in a relaxed and fun environment. This is a sample class of […]

Introduction to Improv

A class for everyone. Whether you want to give comedy a try, work on communication skills, or just make some new friends. You'll learn how to develop characters, tell stories, tap into your creative self, and gain the skills to be more confident.

Two Person Scenes

The foundation of any good improv scene starts with two people on stage. You'll learn how to build strong, meaningful, and interesting relationships with your scene partner.

Short Form Games

Our third level builds on what you learned in level two with the introduction of “short form” games, much like you’ve seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway? or Wildin’ Out.

Show Structure

Welcome to Level 4 Improv, where we dive deep into the art of creating spontaneous scenes and sets! In this course, we'll push boundaries and explore advanced techniques to elevate your improvisational game. Editing scenes, tag outs, split screens, and more.

Improv Forms

In your final level, you dive into the rich world of various improv forms. This level is designed to expand your improvisational toolkit by introducing you to different styles and formats, helping you discover what resonates with your unique comedic voice.

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Step Into Houston’s Funniest Improv Comedy Theater

The Coronation Theater in Houston is a dynamic space where creativity takes center stage. Led by seasoned improv professionals with years of experience, our improv theater is a place to be part of a passionate artistic community. Here, improv sparks boundless spontaneity, sketch comedy thrives on fresh, bold ideas and our improv classes empower you to find your voice and upskill your craft.

Your Perfect Destination for Laughter and Fun

The Coronation Theater is not just an improv comedy theater, but a place where stories come alive. Here our creativity knows no bounds.

We are a community in Houston where creativity takes wings!

What We Bring to the Improvisational Theater

At our Improv Theater, we don’t just perform—we create moments that stay with you. We are a living, breathing hub of unlimited comedic imagination We offer:

Our Unique Approach to Improv

Our improv comedy flips the script—literally. We take your wildest suggestions and turn them into unpredictable, hilarious moments. It’s not just about laughs; it’s about co-creating stories that exist nowhere else.

Experience the Fun in Person

When searching for the best improv theater near you in Houston, you will likely land at our site. Here every seat offers a front-row experience to belly-aching laughs and hilariously funny unscripted Improv comedy.

Join the Fun

Ready to break the mold? Our improv stage is your playground. Whether performing or cheering, you’ll be part of a community that thrives on bold ideas, quick thinking and unforgettable moments.

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