iO Chicago

The talent is phenomenal (You'll laugh so hard, you'll cry!), and the staff is very friendly , patient, & helpful. It was my first time at iO- Went to see LaRoyce Hawkins perform . Can't wait to return!

Not only has iO churned out legendary folk like Mike Meyers and Amy Poehler, but it consistently puts the art of improv first. The shows are cheap and the classes a must for budding improvisers. -JJ Read more

Not only has iO churned out legendary folk like Mike Meyers and Amy Poehler, but it consistently puts the art of improv first. The shows are cheap and the classes a must for budding improvisers.

Famous for training some of the sharpest minds in comedy today, iO Theater is a leader in improv comedy and hosts shows 7 nights a week. Plan on a fun–and surprising!–night out in Wrigleyville.

One of the homes of improv. Can't go wrong! Improv is life!

All shows and classes here are fantastic! Top performances include TJ and Dave, The Reckoning, and Chaos Theory. Great place to bring a date or hang out with a group of friends any night of the week!

One of Chicago's best kept comedy secrets. They act everyday next week. Each of the three different improv teams will keep you laughing all night

Friday night: saw improve Shakespeare show. These guys are not only hilarious but brilliant- super clever and witty, had me laughing the whole time. You won't regret it.

One of the best spots in Chicago. A must see. Check out Whirled News Tonight; Armando Diaz Experience and TJ & Dave, to name but a few!

Saw the improvised Shakespeare company . My first improv and according to my experienced friends one of the best they have seen!

It's just a overall fun atmosphere , good bar food and great people!

iO is the home to some legendary improv performers , see the future of comedy today. It's all great, but TJ & Dave and a great Harold get us everytime. TW ♥'s iO Chicago & Charna, Mike, and Jill! Read more

Shakespeare was funny and impressively in character. (Not just for theater geeks)

Shakespeare Improvised is SO FUNNY. The actors are immensely talented. I've been to this show 3 times and it is consistently well worth the ticket price.

THE place to go for improv comedy in Chicago!

Thoroughly enjoyed the show! Would go back next time I'm in Chicago.

hey one of the best places in the DAMN CITY

The mid-week shows are cheap (free, $5, or $10) and still a great time!

See the team American Standard. They're stacked with talent. Especially the tall handsome guy with glasses.

Maybe we came on an off night, but the show (The Quitting Contest, Cherry Street) was not funny at all. It was painful to watch & we paid good money for it too. ????

See Hitchcocktails. These guys are the best thing since sliced bacon . Seriously. I'd eat them. Alive. Thursday's at 8PM!!!

Awesome church services with EmpowerChicago.org Sundays. Grand opening October 5, 2014. Check it out. Good messages to carry you through your week.

The classes , the clean environment, the new friends and the laughs!

Go on a night where you can see Stacey Smith. The girl is too funny! She's going to be the next big thing! You can say you saw her first!

I enjoyed the superhuman show. It features a really fun all female cast.

Awesome! I highly recommend the Fancy Lady shows at midnight on the first Friday of each month.

TJ & Dave on Wednesday nights for some of the best improv in the country .

Shakespeare is the funniest thing I've ever seen. So much better than any movie or other improv group. Can't lose with Shakespeare

Chaos Theory, Deltones (the improvised musical harold ), Dummy, TJ&Dave, defrancisCo, Improvised Shakespeare... see 'em all, and more!

You can never go wrong with The Improvised Shakespeare Company , or TJ & Dave.

Affordable tickets make for a fun night out for visitors and locals.

Incredible longform improv shows every night of the week.

Sit front row. Give a suggestion when they ask. Tip the waitresses well (Sarah is awesome!).

The Old Fashioned cocktail is delicious!

Free improv every Monday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. Get there early so that you have a good seat.

iO was originally called ImprovOlympic, but the founders had to change the name because of complaints from the International Olympic Committee. Read more in CHICAGO COMEDY : A FAIRLY SERIOUS HISTORY. Read more

Tuesday night's 8pm show is awesome, I highly suggest it. Big fan of Cook County Social Club .

There's no doubt about it, the house that improv legend Del Close and founding partner Charna Halpern built rules.

Hilarious longform improv using house method (the Harold ).

we enjoyed this week's monday night show - armando diaz experience. purchase tickets early to ensure entry - no cost to purchase by phone!

Both times I have been amazed At the great comedy for the $10! See Felt & be amazed at the Naughty Puppet Behavior.

Tuesday nights: Welcome to Your 30s Boys, Stubbs 2: Electric Boogaloo, and Ginger Snaps. Best $5 you ever spent.

Table service (drinks and food) in the theaters .

Go see Felt on Wednesdays at 8 or Improvised Shakespeare on Fridays at 8. Naughty puppets and Elizabethan sex jokes for under 20 bucks? SCORE!

Cupid with a Heart On was amazing! Great cast that commits to each and every character!

so much fun! go to improv Shakespeare this weekend! good bar service too but the glasses of wine are overpriced for the pour.

Henrietta Pussycat was the awesome! Mike Berg is the bomb.

There's no doubt about it, the house that improv legend Del Close and founding partner Charna Halpern built rules.

Tuesday night shows rock! Cook County Social Club @ 8pm then The Reckoning @ 10:30pm a must see!

TJ & Dave and Improvised Shakespeare are the only shows that don't disappoint.