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Improvised Shakespeare Company
1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
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Review №1

In town with my wife and two teenage daughters (one of whom suggested we go to this) and it was the best part of the trip by far! We laughed nonstop for 2 hours. The actors were amazing and the waitresses and staff were all hard-working, friendly, and helpful. And for $20 it was so worth it! But the way the actors took the audience suggestion (The Taming of the Internet) and ran with it in true Shakespearean fashion, including some rhyming and some iambic pentameter, was simply fabulous. A must when in Chicago.

Ma
Review №2

HAVE TO GO watch them. They did improv on baby boomer that was hilarious. I will book my tickets for March shows in Denver

Ma
Review №3

A highly talented ensemble. Can’t imagine what it takes to improvise for over an hour using Shakespearean ‘language’ from audience suggestion - “it was the 21st of September”. My first attendance at a long improvisation performance. Previous experience was viewing improvisations lasting from 5-15 minutes. Incredible!

Sa
Review №4

Great troupe, great show. Good drinks, friendly staff. The venue is a bit cramped, if youre claustrophobic plan accordingly.

PJ
Review №5

I was in town for a few days... This was by far my favorite moment of the trip. Ive done some improv.... But the difficulty level of what this group pits out is crazy. We laughed for two hours straight. Fantastic. Im excited its a new show every time so I can bring others back to watch again with me. You dont have to be a Shakespeare scholar to love what is being put on at the Improvised Shakespeare company.

Ja
Review №6

Went for my first time tonight and absolutely loved it. It’s improv, obviously there will be moments where you disagree with the direction the show is going or where the cast may drop the ball, but I was laughing almost nonstop from beginning to end. I’m talking about “ow my side hurts, my face hurts, I can’t stop” laughing. The cast and show are different every night, so you can go every night and never see the same show again. Especially for only $20, it’s a must-see experience. Also, shout out to the awesome table service before/during the show. Drink prices range from $3-12ish, and people seemed happy with the food, though I can’t speak on that, personally.

De
Review №7

So funny, and really impressive how they manage to play off each other and stick to the Shakespearean theme.

Ma
Review №8

AMAZING! Dont think twice, just go. Super witty and hilarious. I dont normally write reviews, but if it helps another person have as much fun as I did, its worth it. Loved it. I am now their fan

Er
Review №9

Been here twice now, absolutely INCREDIBLE. A great value at $20 for a hysterical show thats different every time. Go, go, go!

Vi
Review №10

Great place, super cheap night out, highly entertaining! Ive gone about 4 times now, each show has been phenomenal!

Ch
Review №11

Some of the best improv Ive ever seen. The cast really excels at characters, pacing, and hitting the balance between absurdity and going over the top. Well be coming back!

pa
Review №12

One of the best evenings we have spentSmart and funnyLaughed so much

Ra
Review №13

Hilarious in bits and pieces! As it is not very costly, the show can be described as Not too bad & Value for money!

Ni
Review №14

Great show and very funny!

Ma
Review №15

Absolutely loved every minute!

Ph
Review №16

Really fun cheap night out

Ga
Review №17

Their reputation precedes them for good reason, always hysterical

Fe
Review №18

Fabulous it was fun and interesting!

Ma
Review №19

You will thoroughly enjoy this show, and laugh till your sides hurt.

Ab
Review №20

Best live show ever

Ge
Review №21

Genius!!!

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  • Address:1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
  • Site:http://www.improvisedshakespeare.com/contact/
  • Phone:+1 312-929-2401
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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