Best bunker for the end of the world vibe. The comedy is raw and opportunities for new and…read moreupcoming comics is palpable. A great venue for entertaining and hilarious even on a Tuesday night. Would definitely recommend.

We really love this place! The sight lines are fantastic and they are comfortable. You sit in metal…read morebackyard chairs and you're never too far from the stage. We attended on Sunday as walk-ins for the 6 PM show which was a mix of comedians. I would say the comedy is hit or miss depending on experience, but they want to make you laugh and that is always a good thing! The $20 cover charge for the Sunday show is too much in my opinion, and we almost didn't stay, but the gentleman at the door gave us a reduced rate which was super nice! We are coming back in a few weeks for a ticketed headliner and really looking forward to it. Wish they added some Improv shows to shake things up.

We went there last night for the show and dinner, It never disappoints! The Caesar Salad with…read morechicken was great!The small size is perfect for a meal. My hubby got the sausage and pasta and ate the entire thing! The waitress was unbelievable! She managed the entire room and had great servers to assist. The one disappointment was the comedy clubs new interior design. I miss the fun colorful masks on the walls and the fun artwork. But that won't stop us from returning. They get great acts!

I go there mainly for Giggles comedy club. I haven't tried everything but I must say the pizza and…read morelasagna is very good. A few times I called and ordered lazagna for takeout. Everyone I've met has been pleasant and accommodating.

I had the best time here--hands down one of my favorite comedy experiences ever. The show was…read moreabsolutely hilarious, and it couldn't have been a more perfect way to celebrate both my birthday and my engagement. This place also holds a special place in my heart because it's where I went on my very first date with my fiancé, which makes coming back even more meaningful. Bob and his team are truly incredible--so talented, welcoming, and genuinely funny. A special shoutout to Madison, who made me feel completely comfortable and confident when I was on stage. That kind of energy makes all the difference. I can't recommend this place enough--funny, memorable, and full of great people. I already want to go back!

We recently attended an improv show and left feeling disappointed. During the performance, several…read morejokes were made at the expense of Christianity, including comments suggesting that the Bible is a fictional book and continued mockery of Christian beliefs. While comedy often involves pushing boundaries, the humor felt one-sided and dismissive of a faith that is deeply important to many people. What stood out to us was the apparent double standard. It seemed unlikely that the performers would make similarly critical jokes about certain other groups or belief systems without concern for offending the audience. As a result, the show came across less as lighthearted comedy and more as an effort to promote a particular viewpoint. We understand that not everyone shares the same beliefs, and we respect differing perspectives. However, we would have appreciated a more balanced and inclusive approach that did not single out Christianity for ridicule. Audience members who value their Christian faith may want to be aware of this aspect of the show's content before attending.

Four-Handed Illusions was everything advertised! It was a wonderful evening of illusions and…read morecomedy. Joel and Steve are terrific together, and their interaction with the audience is spot-on. The Hampshire House library is beautiful, and we all enjoyed dressing up for the occasion. Highly recommended!

It was an unbelievable show! Still trying to figure it all out. Very entertaining evening.read more

The Catalyst Comedy Club is located at the Boston Button Factory at 50 Melcher Street, which does…read morenot have a Yelp Profile at the time of this review. Neither did Boston's Unscripted Musical Project (B.U.M.P.), which is what I came to see. But I was feeling lazy and so I didn't start up a profile for either. I don't head over to the Seaport District much, particularly at night, but it was a short walk from South Station, and gave me the chance to check out Flour for dinner beforehand. Alternatively, Blue Dragon is right there on the corner of Melcher Street and A Street, bordering the same No Restaurant Parking as the Boston Button Factory. According to a gentleman I met, the nearby metered spot turned into permit parking after hours but there's $8 parking a short walk away at the Gillette lot - I think he meant the parking lot at 284 A Street. Looks like it is cash only and $5 on weekends. Some facts about the space - it is a raw space that they filled with folding chairs, there are stairs leading down into the space and a step to the single restroom, so take care if you are able bodied, and if you are not, I'm not sure you can get yourself into this basement space; doors open a half hour before show time; seating is general seating (aka first come first served); BYOB (within reason). A focus of the Catalyst Comedy Club is to enable local comedians to develop their talent locally, which is cool, and so, as such, there was an opening act before the BUMP feature act. And thus, my review moves on from the Catalyst Comedy Club to the performance... According to the introduction, the opening act had won a competition. I found that hard to believe, though I will admit that I did laugh out loud once. As I walked towards South Station with a couple after the show, I found them to be in agreement, so it wasn't just me. We did, however, enjoy BUMP's opening (and closing) production of "Superman's Underpants" as suggested by a boy located in the front row with his mom and siblings, and created on the spot with multiple acts and songs, with heroes and villains, with love and conflict and cats. Lots of cats. Sure, there was no finesse to the show, but that is to be expected, given the premise, though a few pauses were starting to get awkward. Through both performances, however, I noticed a theme of joking about disliking kids, which I found to be rather in poor taste given the three children seated right there, in the first row on the left. It was approximately half hour opening act, 1 hour BUMP. For more info: www.bumpcomedy.com. www.theatreinboston.com/theatre/boston-button-factory/8

On Saturday night, I checked out a preview show of Boston's Unscripted Musical Project (B.U.M.P.)…read moreat Catalyst Comedy Club (C3). The show was hilarious! Thanks to an audience suggestion, the title of the musical that was made up on the spot that night was "Tai Chi Sasquatch". All the lines & the songs were made up in the moment, not pre-planned. The cast included some Improv Boston & Improv Asylum former cast members, so they have the skills to make things up and still be funny & entertaining. After the musical, the cast added more performers and did some "freeze" scenes. It was a fun night out, and I look forward to seeing the future performances and performers that come to the "C3" space. The performance space is a former factory that hosts art shows during the day, so it's kind of a blank canvas to work with.

Background: I'm from Worcester, went to school in Waltham (Bran to the Deis!), and I happen to know…read morethe director and her husband, who was an actor in the show. We also went out for drinks after, so there. Anywho, went here to see Stopkiss. I'll get to the review on the show in a bit. First, the theater. If you go to the Waltham Public Library, walk over to Spring St., look down the road and where your blindspot is, that's the theater. It is a hidden gem that takes a bit to find, but worth the look. At the entranceway, you'll find you typical, small theater atrium before you descend stairs into their lair. The theater itself is a small space, but very, very well used. And this production was no exception to that. Stopkiss has everything going for it, from the direction, to the acting, to the choice of lights and music (I gave my friend crap for one song, but it was only because it gave me visions of a Spanish Soap Opera at a crucial time in the show, not ruining, but adding a bit of levity to an otherwise melancholy moment). The cast is fantastic, with strong moments of acting coming from everyone, and I mean everyone, in the cast. The two lead actresses Jennifer McCartney and Gabrielle Hatcher steal the show, from what, I'm not sure, and are very well supported by Michael Soulios, Jason Rutledge, Andrew Boncoddo, Carolyn Cafarelli, and Melanie Bernier. Tatiana Rutledge has maintained her keen eye and artistry and only shown strong strides of development in her role as director of the show. The lighting design, well crafted set and, overall, highly kind stage crew make this a must see. Tatiana, much love. Z

Just saw Stop Kiss. Was the best community theater I have seen in years. The two lead women were…read morequite wonderful, sensitive and quirky with a great range. They created real, whole living characters.

Great time, great show, every year it's a bit different as they play to the strengths of the…read moreactors. And where do you get to see a burlesque show these days!

Interesting show! Even though as a foreigner I didn't understand most of the jokes in the…read morebeginning...

The food never disappoints, the staff is always friendly and the vibes are amazing. I'm glad they…read moremade the steak and cheese a permanent menu item because it is excellent. I wish they would add a north shore beef to the menu . I know they would do it right.

Ordered the kids turkey sandwich to go and it was SO GOOD!!! Thick, full of turkey, delicious…read moredelicious delicious. The size was great, definitely big enough for mom or dad to have a bite (or 6). Can't wait to try the grown up sandos too! The arcade next door has lots of fun vintage pinball machines.