About HYPROV
Pronounced “hip-rawv”
The Show
Hilarious. Unpredictable. Unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
From improv legend Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and world-renowned hypnotist Asad Mecci, HYPROV is a boundary-breaking comedy experience that fuses hypnosis and improvisation into one electrifying show.
The New York Times raves, “The audience erupted in laughter … it killed.”
Time Out New York calls it “hilarious and fascinating.”
The Wall Street Journal praises it as “catnip for those who relish spontaneity.”
How It Works
Twenty audience volunteers take the stage — completely voluntarily.
Within minutes, Asad Mecci guides them into a state of fearless creativity.
The most receptive “Hyprovisors” then join Colin Mochrie to perform a completely improvised comedy show — while hypnotized.
No script. No safety net. Just raw imagination and real laughter unfolding live.
With improvised music driving the rhythm, every performance is a one-of-a-kind high-wire act of comedy, chaos, and connection.
HYPROV isn’t just a show — it’s part mind experiment, part comedy lab, and 100 percent entertainment.
No two nights are ever the same.
Whether you’re a Whose Line fan, a live-comedy junkie, or simply chasing an unforgettable night out, HYPROV delivers.
Check out our FAQ page for more information.
The Cast
Asad Mecci
Colin Mochrie
John Hilsen
Jonathan Mangum
HYPROV stars world-renowned and sought after Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci, alongside the most incredible improvisers in the past have included Colin Mochrie, Stephanie Courtney, Jonathan Mangum, Gary Anthony Williams, Mindy Sterling, Amber Nash, Barrett Foa, Jeff Hiller and more!!
HYPROV features improvised music throughout by music director, John Hilsen.
Regardless of which cast members you see, the show is absolutely hilarious and unforgettable!
The Backstory
HYPROV was co-created by Colin Mochrie, Asad Mecci, and longtime producer Jeff Andrews in 2015 at Toronto’s legendary Second City in the John Candy Theatre. After developing the show on stage, the duo brought it to Just for Laughs London, Just for Laughs Montreal, and the Edinburgh Fringe, earning rave reviews in 2016 and 2017.
A 50-city North American tour followed in 2019, with over 200 performances across the U.S. and Canada. Produced by Sarah Power, the show quickly grew into an international sensation.
HYPROV made its Off-Broadway debut at New York’s Daryl Roth Theatre in 2022, directed by Stan Zimmerman (The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls) with Tony Award® winner Bob Martin (The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone) as creative consultant. Scenic design by Jo Winiarski, lighting by Jeff Croiter, and sound by Walter Trarbach completed the production’s immersive design.
Grammy-nominated artist Rufus Wainwright composed original music for the show, adding a hypnotic sonic dimension that became a signature of HYPROV’s live experience.
In 2023, HYPROV launched a six-month Las Vegas residency at Harrah’s, followed by a blockbuster two-week run in Toronto at the CAA Theatre, selling over 7,300 tickets across 16 shows under the banner of Mirvish Productions. The momentum continued with a sold-out 2,000-seat performance at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre, attended by Canada’s Governor General.
Now, HYPROV takes its next leap with the worldwide streaming premiere on CBC Gem October 17, 2025, capturing the laughter, surprise, and connection that have made it a sensation across North America.
HYPROV continues to tour throughout 2025 and 2026, heading into its largest venue yet — Fallsview Casino (5,000 seats per night) on January 2 and 3, 2026. visit www.hyprov.com/tour for tickets.
The Credits
Created By: Asad Mecci, Colin Mochrie, and Jeff Andrews
Starring: World Renowned Hypnotist Asad Mecci and Improv Legend Colin Mochrie and others
Tour Produced by: Sarah Power
Off Broadway Executive Producer: Cody Lassen
Off Broadway produced by: Sarah Power
Off Broadway co-produced by: Chaz Naor, Oui BeLeaf (NHR), Jörn Weisbrodt, Joan Tosoni, M.J. Power International Inc, Salah Bachir, Brad Blume, Matteo Golini, Esther Kim, Lorena Shiff and Zvi Shiff, Marc Stern Family, Toufik Sarwa, The Descourouez Group, and MKFD
In association with: Bilo Investments LLC, Nancy Donohue, Kors Le Pere Theatricals, David Lipowicz, The Mecci Family, Zorbas Whittle Inc.
LAS VEGAS CREDITS:
Producer: Sarah Power
Executive Producer: Cody Lassen
Co-produced by: Pat Hargis, Lorena and Zvi Shiff, Oui BeLeaf (NHR), Joan Tosoni, and Nancy Donohue
Get ready to have the time of your life!
We take improv and hypnosis to the next level by putting YOU on stage! Bring your friends and enjoy an experience you can't find anywhere else!
Participation is completely voluntary. For more information, visit our FAQ page.