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Highlights
BYOB drinks help the laughs flow easily during comedy shows
Customer Reviews
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John
7 ratings2 reviews
This was lots of fun. The cast was energetic and funny. We would go again.
Guest
1 ratings1 reviews
We had a great time. It was a laid back atmosphere and audience participation was fun.
Kris
1 ratings1 reviews
Very good comedy show ! All comedians were great, and the show host comedian was hysterical and very engaging with the audience. I didn’t give it five stars because I didn’t quite understand their policy on BYOB. I brought in a Diet Pepsi, and the manager seemed annoyed. He said “normally we would charge you for bringing in a drink, but this time go ahead”. That really rubbed me the wrong way. Should we bring our own, or do you want us to buy it there???
Andrea
3 ratings2 reviews
First time going to Improv Playhouse and was very impressed! There were 5 stand up comedians, all were funny, not omg funny but ok funny but one was hysterical, very monotone smaller man, just hysterical. The fact that I had a groupon made it such a worthwhile experience plus never knew this place even existed. This will not be the last time I got there!
About This Deal
Reservations/Appointments: Optional
Established: 2000
Staff Size: 11–25 people
Average Duration of Services: 1–2 hours
Parking: Parking lot
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Recommended Age Group: All Ages
Pro Tip: BYOB
Most Popular Attraction/Offering: Pro Improv and Stand Up Comedy
Q&A with the Owner, President, Founder
When and how did you first develop a passion for your work?
Leadership staff developed their passion for entertainment through the elite programs and schools in the Chicago comedy scene along with improv and stand up.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Developing new talent that go on to become professionals in the entertainment business.
Have you ever been a patron of your own business? If so, what was the most enjoyable part?
Yes…its customer service, friendly faculty and community of performers.
Is there anything else you want to add that we didn’t cover?
David Stuart, Improv Playhouse founder, specifically came out of the Players Workshop and Second City traditions and has grown the performance stages and training programs into some of the region’s most robust. Vanessa Bayer, of SNL fame, is one of IP’s former performers. Options for adults, youth, Fortune 500’s and small businesses continue to evolve as the “go to” organization for event entertainment and team building.
The Deal
- $12 for admission for one to a comedy show (up to $20 value)
Fine Print
Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
Limit 4 per person.
Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
About Improv Playhouse
In theater and in life, it helps to be able to think on your feet. And at Improv Playhouse, comedy pros teach aspiring comics both young and old how to do so and be funny at the same time with its improv classes. Aside from improvising, the comedy gurus also teach youngsters the basics of musical comedy, filmmaking, and more through its summer camps, and they take to the stage themselves in occasional shows, corporate events, and parties.