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The Drunk Texts: Harry the First, or The Knave Who Hath Liv’d
Fri, Aug 1st 2025
9:00pm to 11:00pm
The RAT NYC
Join The Drunk Texts for our annual celebration of Harry’s birthday at Harry the First, or The Knave Who Hath Liv’d Friday, August 1st at 9pm at The RAT NYC. Relive Harry’s first year at Hogwarts like never before – in Shakespearean verse with tons of drinking games! And a portion of proceeds from the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-drunk-texts-harry-the-first-or-the-knave-who-hath-livd/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"The Drunk Texts: Harry the First, or The Knave Who Hath Liv’d"</span></a>
Hot Gossip Comedy Show
Wed, Aug 13th 2025
7:00pm to 8:30pm
The RAT NYC
Local gossip Jonathan van Halem pauses his perpetual gab-sesh to discuss audience-generated gossip, as well as host an evening of stand-up comedy. Featuring Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride), Nico Carney (Late Night with Seth Meyers), and Caitlin Peluffo (Fallon).
A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
Sat, Aug 23rd 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
The RAT NYC
“A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend,” a new surreal comedy by Heather Jeanne Violanti, will play at The RAT NYC on weekends from August 23–31, 2025. In the world premiere of Violanti’s surreal comedy, a would-be writer trying to run away from her unhappy life has her plans put on<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/a-pot-of-basil-or-thank-you-for-being-a-friend/2025-08-23/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND"</span></a>
A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
Sun, Aug 24th 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm
The RAT NYC
“A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend,” a new surreal comedy by Heather Jeanne Violanti, will play at The RAT NYC on weekends from August 23–31, 2025. In the world premiere of Violanti’s surreal comedy, a would-be writer trying to run away from her unhappy life has her plans put on<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/a-pot-of-basil-or-thank-you-for-being-a-friend/2025-08-24/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND"</span></a>
A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
Sat, Aug 30th 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pm
The RAT NYC
“A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend,” a new surreal comedy by Heather Jeanne Violanti, will play at The RAT NYC on weekends from August 23–31, 2025. In the world premiere of Violanti’s surreal comedy, a would-be writer trying to run away from her unhappy life has her plans put on<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/a-pot-of-basil-or-thank-you-for-being-a-friend/2025-08-30/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND"</span></a>
A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
Sun, Aug 31st 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm
The RAT NYC
“A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend,” a new surreal comedy by Heather Jeanne Violanti, will play at The RAT NYC on weekends from August 23–31, 2025. In the world premiere of Violanti’s surreal comedy, a would-be writer trying to run away from her unhappy life has her plans put on<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/a-pot-of-basil-or-thank-you-for-being-a-friend/2025-08-31/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND"</span></a>
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sat, Sep 27th 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The RAT NYC
The acclaimed, interactive family comedy “Show Up, Kids!” for 3-10 year-olds returns to The Rat NYC in DUMBO on Saturday afternoons at 2PM from September 27-November 29. This interactive musical show puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/show-up-kids-interactive-family-comedy-2/2025-09-27/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy"</span></a>
Hot Gossip Comedy Show feat. Ilana Glazer, Aparna Nancherla, and more
Thu, Oct 9th 2025
7:00pm to 8:30pm
The RAT NYC
Comedian Jonathan van Halem (Clickhole, Vulture) pauses his perpetual gab sesh to host an evening of stand up comedy. Featuring Ilana Glazer, Aparna Nancherla, and Joe Palana.
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sat, Oct 11th 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The RAT NYC
The acclaimed, interactive family comedy “Show Up, Kids!” for 3-10 year-olds returns to The Rat NYC in DUMBO on Saturday afternoons at 2PM from September 27-November 29. This interactive musical show puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/show-up-kids-interactive-family-comedy-2/2025-10-11/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy"</span></a>
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sat, Oct 18th 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The RAT NYC
The acclaimed, interactive family comedy “Show Up, Kids!” for 3-10 year-olds returns to The Rat NYC in DUMBO on Saturday afternoons at 2PM from September 27-November 29. This interactive musical show puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/show-up-kids-interactive-family-comedy-2/2025-10-18/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy"</span></a>
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sat, Oct 25th 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The RAT NYC
The acclaimed, interactive family comedy “Show Up, Kids!” for 3-10 year-olds returns to The Rat NYC in DUMBO on Saturday afternoons at 2PM from September 27-November 29. This interactive musical show puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/show-up-kids-interactive-family-comedy-2/2025-10-25/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy"</span></a>
The Drunk Texts: Thou Wilt Scream
Sat, Oct 25th 2025
9:00pm to 11:00pm
The RAT NYC
Ghostface is going Shakespearean in the Drunk Texts performance of Robert Price’s Thou Wilt Scream! We’re breaking the second rule for surviving a horror film though – this party will have plenty of booze and drinking games, and you’re invited. Will we make it to the sequel? Let’s find out this Halloween, Saturday, October 25th<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-drunk-texts-thou-wilt-scream/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"The Drunk Texts: Thou Wilt Scream"</span></a>
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sat, Nov 1st 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The RAT NYC
The acclaimed, interactive family comedy “Show Up, Kids!” for 3-10 year-olds returns to The Rat NYC in DUMBO on Saturday afternoons at 2PM from September 27-November 29. This interactive musical show puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/show-up-kids-interactive-family-comedy-2/2025-11-01/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy"</span></a>
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sat, Nov 15th 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The RAT NYC
The acclaimed, interactive family comedy “Show Up, Kids!” for 3-10 year-olds returns to The Rat NYC in DUMBO on Saturday afternoons at 2PM from September 27-November 29. This interactive musical show puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/show-up-kids-interactive-family-comedy-2/2025-11-15/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy"</span></a>
Comedy Sportz New York – Interactive Improv Competition
Sat, Nov 15th 2025
5:00pm to 6:15pm
The RAT NYC
CSz (Comedy Sportz) New York is a fast paced, interactive improvised comedy show played as a sport that is fun for the whole family. Two teams of improvisers face off funny bone to funny bone and vie for your applause and laughter. The ref keeps the match going by getting suggestions from you, our loyal<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/comedy-sportz-new-york-interactive-improv-competition/2025-11-15/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Comedy Sportz New York – Interactive Improv Competition"</span></a>
The Drunk Texts: Much Ado About Toys
Fri, Nov 21st 2025
9:00pm to 11:00pm
The RAT NYC
Hark, now! To Infinity and Beyond! Where cowboys quarrel with spacemen, playthings plot in secret, and all’s well that ends in Andy’s room. Join The RAT as our team of professional thespians dust off a classical text, or a text made classical, in a performance that combines drinking games, improvisation and audience participation. A boozy<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-drunk-texts-much-ado-about-toys/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"The Drunk Texts: Much Ado About Toys"</span></a>
The Drunk Texts: Much Ado About Toys
Fri, Nov 21st 2025
9:00pm to 11:00pm
The RAT NYC
Hark now! The Drunk Texts is going to Infinity and Beyond at our world premiere performance of Erin Leigh Schmoyer’s Shakespearean adaptation of Toy Story – Much Ado About Toys! Cowboys quarrel with spacemen over shots, playthings plot in secret in Shakespearean verse, and all’s well that ends in Andy’s room. Don’t miss a chance<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-drunk-texts-much-ado-about-toys-2/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"The Drunk Texts: Much Ado About Toys"</span></a>
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sat, Nov 22nd 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The RAT NYC
The acclaimed, interactive family comedy “Show Up, Kids!” for 3-10 year-olds returns to The Rat NYC in DUMBO on Saturday afternoons at 2PM from September 27-November 29. This interactive musical show puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/show-up-kids-interactive-family-comedy-2/2025-11-22/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy"</span></a>