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Box office opens at 10 am

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Belmont
945 W Belmont Ave
Red Line, Brown Line, Purple Line

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street parking

Pricing

$10 - $15

City's Best

Comedy Sportz   

929 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
773-549-8080
www.comedysportzchicago.com/

Rating: 5 out of 5  (7 Ratings)   Read Reviews (7)    Rate and Write a Review

Chicago prides itself on its improvisational comedy -- and with good reason. You can always count on someone being on-stage, somewhere, just making it up as they go along and doing all for laughs. Comedysportz is one of the core companies doing this in Chicago. In the summer of 2000, it moved into this newly renovated 200-seat theater that is fully heated and air-conditioned with an adjacent parking lot. The show that gives the theater its name is a lively comedy competition where two teams do improvisation based on audience suggestions but the difference is that here there is a referee, penalties and a point system. The theater hosts a variety of other improvised shows as well. Nevertheless, no matter what production you see, you can rest assured that each time you go you'll see something new and different. All shows have a B.Y.O.B. policy as the theatre serves no refreshments. -- Jenn Q. Goddu

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7 Ratings and Reviews

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Pharasees88
Review rating 5 out of 5
The best show in town!
By Pharasees88 on 08/08/2008
i was skeptical at first. I had heard a little about comedysportz when i first came to chicago. But after coming to Aol and other site thats review places i found that i should check it out. After it had been rated number 1 on AOL I really had to check it out.! I went to the regular mainstage show on thursday night and I laughed from beginning to end. I was skeptical like i said just because improv comedy can be very hit or miss but let me tell you, this show was a hit. I liked the idea of the teams battling in order to win a trophy. As a football player competition is always fun because it makes people in this case the actors try harder (albeit for fun) to make the crowd laugh and they did a great job. Loved it and would recommend it for anyone.
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Review rating 5 out of 5
Laughs all around
By Babybugkt on 07/03/2008
The new theatre is amazing and it's in such a great location. I love their ComedySportz shows because they are full of energy and the comedy is smart. The late night shows are awesome too because, let's face it, who can resist dirty comedy. I love the bar that's at the theatre because its a fun place to hang after the shows.
Djdjdepaulie
Review rating 5 out of 5
Funny, not dumb, awesome
By Djdjdepaulie on 07/02/2008
Comedysportz was cool. and had student rush tickets, even in summer. they have their main show which was crazy with six people making up songs and doing improv games like wild-n-out. I came back the next week for their free night on wednesdays. all people in their improv classes doin shows making general hilarity. the last thing wednesday was an open mic but for improvising. the big guy host was out of his mind crazy. im going back tonight -- yo, vote for these guys for bests!
echocaster87
Review rating 5 out of 5
By echocaster87 on 06/19/2008