Survive Thanksgiving Weekend—With Laughter

The holidays have arrived at Seattle’s historic Market Theater, and we’re thrilled to welcome you back to two of our annual holiday traditions starting Thursday. Get out of the house, avoid the family chaos, and spend the holiday weekend laughing at Seattle’s funniest improv shows.

These beloved improv shows fill Pike Place Market with festive laughter and spontaneous joy. The best part is that they are created each night from your suggestions. Come make some memories.

Opening Thurs. Thurs.–Sun. • 7:30 PM

It wouldn’t be the holidays at Pike Place Market without An Improvised Christmas Carol, a Seattle favorite that has been delighting audiences for years.

This fast-paced, entirely unscripted twist on Dickens’ classic transforms Scrooge’s journey into a laugh-out-loud adventure shaped by your suggestions. With more than 30 new surprises each night — new characters, bold twists, unexpected songs, and wild settings — every performance becomes a one-of-a-kind holiday story crafted just for that audience.

A perfect fit for:

Families • Couples • Out-of-town guests • Holiday super-fans • Anyone who loves to laugh

Opening Saturday • 6:00 PM

Start your evening with a festive sing-along, then stay for a fully improvised Hallmark-style holiday movie musical based entirely on audience suggestions.

UP ensemble members Sarah Hanchar, Christine Riippi, and Guy Nelson create an all-new holiday Hallmark rom-com musical every week, complete with big emotions, original songs, and all the warm, cozy charm of a made-for-TV holiday classic.

Fun for:

Families • Friends’ night out • Date nights • Anyone craving joyful holiday chaos

Wendesday • 8:00 PM

A perfect pre-Thanksgiving escape before you face the family feast! Before you dive into turkey, travel, relatives, and that one family member who always brings up politics… treat yourself to a night of pure, unscripted joy.

Step into the comedy lab where Seattle’s boldest two-person improv teams hit the stage with zero script, unlimited nerve, and one delicious twist:

Each duo must incorporate—or be inspired by—something from the scene before theirs.

A word. A movement. A weird uncle energy. Whatever it is, the chain reaction builds a wild, interconnected night of comedy that’s better than pumpkin pie.

From seasoned pros to brave first-timers, every performer brings the heat—no stuffing required.

Fri. & Sat. • 9:30 PM

Your Thanksgiving Weekend Escape! Need a break from turkey leftovers, family debates, and pretending you didn’t hear someone ask for “just a small slice” of pie? Come laugh it all off at Seattle Theatresports, the city’s most exciting high-energy improv competition!

This Thanksgiving weekend, step out of the house and into the Market Theater for a fast, funny, no-two-nights-the-same showdown. Two teams of improvisers battle it out using your suggestions, competing for points, glory, and the audience’s affection. It’s unpredictable, unscripted, and wildly fun, the perfect palate cleanser after a day of heavy food and heavier family time.

Bring your friends, bring your visiting relatives (the fun ones), or come solo and let the laughter do the lifting.