The Comedy Project’s Halloween Sketch Show in Grand Rapids Promises 60 Percent Funny and 40 Percent Creepy
Grand Rapids is gearing up for one of its most anticipated seasonal events as The Comedy Project brings back its annual Halloween Sketch Comedy Show. Starting Thursday, audiences can catch the final weekend of performances at the popular comedy venue located at 540 Leonard Street NW, Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
According to Joe Anderson, the artistic director at The Comedy Project, this year’s production marks their longest Halloween run ever. “We added a weekend, because it’s usually very busy and successful,” Anderson said, noting the show’s strong response from local audiences.
The 2025 edition of the Halloween sketch show features more than 20 original sketches, all created collaboratively by the theater’s actors and writing staff. Anderson explained that the creative team worked closely together to blend humor and horror in ways that surprise and entertain audiences. “It moves real fast,” he said. “We’re always trying to make it 60 percent funny and 40 percent creepy.”
Each sketch aims to deliver fast-paced laughs while maintaining an eerie, suspenseful atmosphere that fits perfectly with the Halloween season. Anderson also hinted that some of the material might be among the funniest work The Comedy Project has ever done. “There’s something about the awareness of building tension and then popping tension in horror,” he said. “That’s a big part of comedy, as well.”
The Halloween Sketch Comedy Show has become a Grand Rapids tradition, drawing both regular patrons and new guests every October. This year’s extended schedule shows just how popular the event has become. The performances run through late October into early November, with listings available on the Experience Grand Rapids events page.
Tickets for the show are priced at $20 per person, offering an affordable night out for anyone looking to enjoy a mix of laughter and chills. The content is tailored for teen and adult audiences, meaning that while it’s not overly graphic, it’s definitely designed with mature humor and Halloween-style spookiness in mind. Tickets and showtimes are available directly through The Comedy Project’s official website.
Beyond its seasonal shows, The Comedy Project has built a reputation as Grand Rapids’ home for experimental comedy, combining improv, sketch writing, and comedy classes for aspiring performers. The venue hosts weekly events and offers an opportunity for local comedians to sharpen their skills in front of live audiences. Anderson expressed pride in what the team has achieved locally: “The fact that we’re able to do shows at the level we’re able to do them here in Grand Rapids is crazy.”
With its combination of fresh writing, fast pacing, and the perfect blend of creepy and comedic, this year’s Halloween Sketch Comedy Show stands out as one of the best seasonal entertainment options in Grand Rapids. Whether you’re a fan of improv, sketch comedy, or just love the Halloween vibe, The Comedy Project delivers a show that’s equal parts laughter and goosebumps.
For those looking to celebrate the spooky season with a good laugh, grab your tickets early—because once this final weekend wraps, the ghosts, gags, and giggles will vanish until next year.
