Verschiedene Washingtoner Clubs veranstalten Comedy-Nächte, aber nur wenige Einrichtungen konzentrieren sich ausschießlich darauf. The Improv gehört dazu; hier treten lokale und nationale Kabarettisten auf. Einige der ganz Großen wie Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld und Rosie O'Donnell haben hier die Wände zum Wackeln gebracht.

Tracing its history back to 1977, this intimate theater is well-known for hosting avant-garde performances from emerging theater artists. The theater changed hands in 2006, undergoing an extensive update to its facilities and today, is a prominent hotspot in the city's theater scene. From modern productions to dance recitals, Source offers something for everyone.

Washington Improv Theater, or WIT, is one of the only places in Washington DC to see long-form improv. For those not familiar with the term, long-form improv is a series of improvised scenes and games that the players act out based on an initial suggestion from an audience member. What this really means is that you will be non-stop laughing from when the show begins until when it ends. WIT's shows generally last between 70 to 90 minutes - that is a lot of laughing.