HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis – Live Comedy Experience in Newark, NJ at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Step into the unexpected with HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis, coming live to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s Victoria Theater in Newark on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM. This groundbreaking show combines the jaw-dropping art of hypnosis with the quick wit of world-class improv comedy, creating a performance where no two nights are ever the same.

The show begins with master hypnotist Asad Mecci inviting volunteers from the audience on stage. Within minutes, they’re hypnotized and ready to take part in wild, unscripted scenes alongside improv legend Colin Mochrie from Whose Line Is It Anyway?. What follows is an evening of pure hilarity—audience members transformed into unexpected stars, delivering unpredictable punchlines while Colin spins comedy gold around them.

HYPROV has wowed audiences across North America and earned acclaim from top critics:

• The New York Times calls it “a celebration of the human imagination.”

• Forbes Hyprov Las Vegas praises it as “wild and unforgettable.”

• Time Out New York notes, “you’ll laugh until your sides hurt.”

• Hyprov Review on The Wall Street Journal raves about its originality and energy.

Discover what critics are saying in this curated collection of top reviews.

Venue: New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Victoria Theater, Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Stage, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
Date & Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Genre: Comedy, Variety
Accessibility: Available (check venue info)

Make a night of it with dinner reservations at Nico Kitchen + Bar right inside NJPAC or secure stress-free parking through ParkWhiz. Whether you’re in the audience or brave enough to step on stage, HYPROV promises 90 minutes of nonstop laughter, surprise, and unforgettable moments.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the show everyone’s talking about. Tickets are going fast—secure yours today for an unforgettable evening in Newark!