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RISE Comedy - Bar Comedy Improv Stand Up
1260 22nd St, Denver, CO 80205, United States
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Ge
Review №1

My husband and I hired performers from RISE comedy to provide entertainment for our guests during our wedding reception. Hosting a wedding reception during the pandemic came with many challenges and we were very worried that our guests would be bored at the reception, since so many restrictions were in place for social distancing. Steve was awesome to work with. He was able to work within the budget that I had, and accommodated several changes along the way. More importantly, the private improv performance allowed our guests to be engaged during the reception while remaining socially distanced. We had a blast, many of our guests were impressed with this entertainment option. The two performers arrived early and were able to incorporate their observations from the guests, our slideshow, and our toasts to provide a highly personalized experience. I would absolutely work with them again in the future. Their performance at our reception made it so fun and memorable. Definitely recommend!

Jo
Review №2

We had a team building workshop and had a blast. As one of our first events together since March of 2020, Steve went out of his way to ensure we were safe and had tons of fun!

Me
Review №3

Steve from Rise Comedy is AMAZING. Highly recommend his corporate workshops. He created a workshop for our virtual HR Conference and he tailored his material to our theme and objectives, had a great virtual set-up with flawless execution and was a pleasure to work with throughout the process.

Ke
Review №4

This place is amazing! The location and ambience are exactly what youre looking for when spending an evening in downtown Denver. I also recently rented out the venue for a private event, which is a service they offer when their schedule allows. The manager and staff were incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. Ill be back again and again!

Co
Review №5

Tuesday night drop for improve of all levels was enough to get me hooked. It was friendly, fun, and inspirational. With the new year right around the corner I cant think of anything more fun than the gift of the reasonably priced classes for my partner and myself to get us out of our routine and exploring our creative flow together. Voodoo is also going to be a great place to hang out and have fun with great comedy events in 2019. I am so glad I went to the drop in class to find out what it was all about.Cody Grose

Je
Review №6

For the price, I enjoyed it. A local improve troupe, called Smooth came in and ran with it from two different audience topics, marine biology, and riddles. The ticket taker and emcee were nervous, but hey, its ok!

Mi
Review №7

This place is so amazing. the people and entertainers have the gift of making people laugh. I truly enjoyed it and definitely will be back when Im in Colorado

Pa
Review №8

Really slick space with great comedy shows (improv and stand up) and a full bar. Other bars and restaurants are in walking distance.

Je
Review №9

Omg this was such a great time! We saw the stand up comedy and improv comedy on friday night. Everyone was super cool and the comedians were pretty funny. The improv comedy was so impressive! Bonnie was the best (i love her voices)! Hours of laughter and awe for $16! Ill definitely be back!

J
Review №10

Unfortunately there prices have went up and they no longer offer karaoke despite what there website says. I do enjoy the comedy there but its know pay per every performance instead of the whole night and most cant afford that its not what they use to do and Im disappointed to give a 2 star review. Hope there able to revamp and maybe take the review to heart .

Ke
Review №11

Amazing comedy/improv any night of the week! For about 10 bucks come see awesome comedy. A terrifically funny and supportive venue for comedians of all kinds.

ka
Review №12

Saw the Senor Loco show last night at Voodoo and had tons of fun! The puppets were excellent and the way they showed the live puppetry in combination with the filmed final product was so clever. The puppeteers would be doing their thing onstage, but you could look at a live feed monitor to see the final product. It was such an interactive way to do film puppetry. And the audience involvement/improv made it even batter. The show was hilarious and I am excited to see what comes next from these guys!

De
Review №13

My drink was spot on and the show -- the 8Bit Kids -- was so funny!! All the staff members were wonderful. Nice place!

Ap
Review №14

First time seeing Mouse Couch, great show. Love this place!

Da
Review №15

I usually give places a chance. Due to the quality of it being central to the attraction of comedy, I honestly cant give the show on this date anything better than a 2/5. What is sad is that atmosphere, bar quality, and service was otherwise great. It was simply the comedians and how they dragged the show on over what could be better made a video on YouTube.

Me
Review №16

This was one of the best dates I have ever been on. Superb improv with awesome entertainment all night. I laughed so hard my face hurt. I loved the drinks as well, you could tell the bar tender knew what he was doing. This was just what I needed after a long week. Loved every moment cant wait to go back! Stayed for two acts and very glad that we did because all of the performers had such amazing talent.

Br
Review №17

Great spot and the new owners practice old school customer service. We had a group of four with one person on a bum knee. The show was oversold, and I was ready for a split up and find one-person seats or just stand to my surprise we were treated with free drinks, tickets to the next show and a sincere apology from the bar manager Jason. Great guy, great venue. Everyone should support this type of business.

Co
Review №18

Something to do. Not a waste of time, but with it being improv, you get a mixed bag. If the show were longer, I would consider coming back.

Da
Review №19

This place is amazing. Took my wife here Friday for the first time. Very affordable and had us laughing the whole night. Will definitely be back soon.

C
Review №20

As an improviser (who has improv-ed in many cities), I love the atmosphere and community at Voodoo. It has great opportunities to join classes, jam, do drop-ins, audition for teams, or put up your own show. Management, employees, and instructors work their butts off to keep it a supportive and creative space.

Bo
Review №21

Just got back home from there. Very disappointing. Checked their site for tonight’s 7pm show and got there at 6:30. Place was dark so I tried knocking and calling, no response. Waited in my truck for awhile as I thought they were running behind. By 7, I observed 10 others, some being dropped off by Uber. I left and was bummed just as everyone else. The least you could do is update your calendar. Boo!

Me
Review №22

Small intimate comedy club that holds maybe 50-70 people. Bar is outside the theater which means you have to leave the theater to get a refill. I went on a Sunday when theyre normally not open so there wasnt a 2 drink minimum. I dont know about regular nights. Great way to spend an hour and cheap!!

Jo
Review №23

Awesome place. 100% recommend

Ke
Review №24

Improved bar and food section would enhance things. A social aspect is possible but the space feels awkward

WC
Review №25

My wife and I and a friend went and saw Hit & Run. They were great.

Je
Review №26

Acts were really fun And different from eachother, admission was super cheap for the 3 shows that occurred back to back, drinks were a bit pricy but thats a fine tradeoff for the value admission. A great memorable night in the city.

ma
Review №27

Great place! Owner is so sweet. A group of girls came in mid show and were loud an obnoxious the whole time. Owner gave me a free pass to come back and offered to buy me a drink. Loved the shows and cant wait to come back!

Dr
Review №28

Was visiting Denver area with a friend, while in town we decided to come on a whim and glad we did. Nice job to everyone at 10pm slot on oct 19th!

Ga
Review №29

This is a relatively small venue. The seats (chairs) and they pack them in pretty tight, so its not terribly comfortable. If there is a show that you really want to see, I would recommend buying tickets as early as possible, as they go fast for the more popular groups.The price is a little high but not exorbitant. Drinks are a bit pricey and the selection is not great.However, the comedy is always top notch and the small and cramped nature of the venue adds an element of intimacy to the experience. And with good comedy its easy to forget that your legs are cramping or your rear end is falling asleep.The bathroom is a little inconvenient to access. You must go down a couple hallways and through password coded door to access. The password, at least, is simple and conveniently posted.Even so, I would not recommend going to the bathroom during the show or getting drinks or generally leaving your seat. As mentioned the room is small and cramped and rows are for all intents and purposes non-existent save for the front row and one row between The front and back seating areas. The doors close during the show so that the room except for the stage is very dark. Anyone moving will tend to be quite evident to most everyone in their close proximity or the entire audience based on where they are seated. It distracts not only the audience but the performers, as the door must bev opened, which is noisy and allows light to enter the dark room.

Mi
Review №30

Great warm atmosphere. Love the bar. The shows are laugh out loud funny. Affordable drinks, affordable comedy. A must see in Denver.

Ki
Review №31

Great environment awesome friendly people. Youre sure to have a great time

Fi
Review №32

Great place! Everyone there is amazing and wonderful. I’m definitely going back again.

To
Review №33

Fun, low budget, improv comedy house. Good bar, but they dont have coffee. The improv teams were pretty amusing. Overall had a good time.

Je
Review №34

Fun, inexpensive and great comedy. We really enjoyed the Mentalist.

Ty
Review №35

This comedy club is great, it is small and quaint however this allows for lower prices as well as more crowd involvement. They also do charge separately per show each night so make sure to buy tickets in advance or be ready to possibly wait until the next show of the night.

He
Review №36

First time coming to a comedy club and it was really cool. The beers were reasonably priced, friendly staff, and the comedians that performed were hilarious. Definitely going to come back when Im in Denver

Jo
Review №37

Caught the tail end of a good show. I prolly went on a weird night, but still felt like it was a primetime experience.

Er
Review №38

Bartender is super nice and helpful, but the improv show wasnt that great. They only had 3 performers and only asked for 1 suggestion during the 45 minute show.

Di
Review №39

I laughed. I cried.

Al
Review №40

Jesters Court was the absolute best! Greatest show I had ever seen. Never laughed so much in my entire life.

Br
Review №41

Nice comedy venue. Well organized.

ra
Review №42

So, whats the name of the Jester man? The dude in the maroon jacket, the I love old people guy girl with the rad flower pants, tall guy with the grey shirt, and girl with the Daria glasses? You all were amazing, lol, i had a good night..my lady had a good night! Solid bartender...either you laugh or you dont man, but everyone in the room I had the opportunity to be there with defenitely raised a glass more than once!

ac
Review №43

Great venue! Lots of laughs. Not too expensive.

Da
Review №44

Love coming here to see shows like Welcome to The Regular Valley, Jesters Court, and the Laboratory. One of my favorite parts of living nearby, a great place to have a giggle

JO
Review №45

Nice ppl. Not crowded tho

Ri
Review №46

I always enjoy performing here!

Ca
Review №47

We go on Fridays a couple of different times now for the improve night. Small venue and we really always have a good time! Definitely worth going back.

Ri
Review №48

If youre into Improv youll enjoy it here. Not my cup of tea but I ended up having a blast after giving it a chance. Doctor bitslinger was my favorite group by far

da
Review №49

Love this place! Local talent so much fun.

Ch
Review №50

Best bar in town. Comedy shows pretty much every night ($10-$15 for the whole night), inexpensive drinks compared to other bars, and an ecclectic clientele.

Da
Review №51

Took a solo trip out to Denver and I love checking out improv/comedy shows. If you pay to get in an early show, your ticket is good for the whole night! Lots of different styles. You can tell the players really enjoy what they do.

Ca
Review №52

My visit was on 1/24/19. Went to see The Señor Loco ShowThe venue: LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!! What stood out for me was that the place was clean and the staff was friendly and professional. The drinks were great too! I will come back for more shows.The show: The Señor Loco Show was one of a kind!!!! Never seen anything like it.This was a hilarious improv puppet show that had me laughing from beginning to end. Im telling all my friends about it. Cant wait to see it again next month!!!

Ja
Review №53

Fantastic shows and teachers for class! Great community!!

De
Review №54

I took comedy classes at Voodoo! It helped build confidence, was a welcome challenge, and the most fun Ive ever had with a group, period. Thank you Steve! Looking forward to the next round of classes.

J.
Review №55

I suggest you get bouncer liability. He’s very aggressive. If he’s escalating a situation while the patron is attempting to de-escalate the situation, the roles are backwards. Also that puts him at a higher risk of being assaulted himself. You would think that a bouncer would prefer to handle a situation peacefully. Just a suggestion.

Ja
Review №56

Went to my first live comedy show here and it was amazing! Small, intimate setting and good drinks.

St
Review №57

Wednesday open mic is great. Great venue for all things comedy.

Iv
Review №58

Great laughs, strong drinks, would definitely visit again.

Mr
Review №59

Took a stand up comedy class and it was amazing!

Ju
Review №60

Fun time here. Cocktails are good. Saw the Jesters Court. Started kind of rough, but smoothed out quickly and they were a riot. Would go again

De
Review №61

Last night I attended the improv dual, where the audience determines the winner of the show. I sat in the second row, and did not receive a ballot to cast my vote...as most of the audience did not. Terrible way to run a show where the audience is supposed to be involved.

Bi
Review №62

Save your money!!!! My husband and I love comedy and couldnt wait to go but after forcing ourselves to sit there for 2 hours thinking it would eventually get funny, it never happened. We ended up walking out in the middle of the second show. They only charge you for one show so once you are in the rest are free... I now understand why. Everyone was very nice and friendly but the acts were not the least bit funny. So if your looking for something entertaining continue your search!

Bl
Review №63

An amazing theater with awesome staff and awesome shows. The best part? You buy one ticket and it gets you in the WHOLE NIGHT. This is the only theater Ive found that does this and its great. I love this place!

Je
Review №64

Go Friday for a free show and stay for the rest. Great improvisors

Aa
Review №65

Great improv and audience involvement!

Ea
Review №66

Yeah this place is pretty cool especially cuz my friend performs here every now and then shes mostly on Thursday nights her name is Liz she does improv I think thats what they call it and I really like it theyve got some nice inexpensive prices on drinks and the place is kind of stylish a good good time to hang the seats inside or comfy and they cushion your butt and just the right way I think everyone should stop by voodoo comedy playhouse cuz its the place to be if you want to get a good laugh any day

Bo
Review №67

This was lots of fun! Wow the shows are great, love improv comedy!

An
Review №68

The Voodoo is a place of improv comedy, variety shows and classes. Check out the calendar online to see all of the great shows! One ticket gets you in all night, so come early! The bar is cheap and the shows are fun. Been coming here for over a year and love it.

Mi
Review №69

Saw an awesome show! Senor Loco! Great theater!

An
Review №70

Comedy was not to my liking, but everyone else seemed to have a good time. Maybe next time.

Lu
Review №71

This was my first ever time going on a stage. The atmosphere was great good people it was fun. Voodoo offers alot 5 days I had way more of a good time then bad definitely. The improv for $10 was worth it definitely

Jo
Review №72

Super fun night! Makeshift Shakespeare and Jesters Court were a blast.

St
Review №73

Hit or miss comedy but always fun. Reasonably priced drinks. Very small venue.

Ch
Review №74

Really great value! The whole lineup was solid and there wasnt a drink minimum.

Ke
Review №75

Totally fun. Great atmosphere. Worth every penny. Going again and again!

Sa
Review №76

Love the set up. Small venue with a nice bar.

El
Review №77

I cant do with these people do, but it was enjoyable to see and drinks arent outrageous for downtown.

La
Review №78

Maybe we came on an off-night, but this was not comedy. It was like they were practising. Stupid millennial comedy.

Ga
Review №79

Great drop in classes on Tuesday. So much fun!

Zh
Review №80

Very fun place. I got to spit some bars with Rapscallions. Definitely check this place out.

Am
Review №81

Went here with my 18 yo daughter. The first stand up show (which does say mature audiences only) was very crass, lots of language and we were only really impressed by one of the guys. The second show was improv and we found that one funnier. We would have stayed for a 3rd but we were tired so left. A couple of specifics: the house marg has pineapple juice in it and is delicious! Also, if you buy a ticket to the first show and you want to stay for all 3, you can, if there is seating. The people who bought the specific tickets to the specific show take priority. So if a lot of people come for the next show, you might have to leave. That is important to keep in mind for planning.

Co
Review №82

We’ve seen a couple shows here and we like it. It’s a small, intimate place but it’s cool.

Ta
Review №83

What an amazing improv class. I loved it so much. Cheap too.

BA
Review №84

Great comedy. Probably some of the best improv in Denver. Its also my preference because they dont force you to buy food or beverages.

Ka
Review №85

Relaxed, intimate, playful full-bar and theatre venue. Super fun people! Go if you enjoy skulls.

T.
Review №86

Was here for the Denver Improv Festival and it was so good! Fun place with fun feel. Highly recommend.

Sa
Review №87

My husband & I enjoy the shows every time!

Cr
Review №88

Fun little evening. The Hitchcocktails group could use some fine tuning but they were funny.

He
Review №89

Just a homey, funny, and affordable night out...

Je
Review №90

Laughs laughs and more laughs... The service could be better but considering the fact that the bar is somewhat expensive Id rather go make sure and see my drinks prepared for the amount of money it cost.

De
Review №91

Fun place to go in the weekend, small atmosphere and you will walk away feeling glad you went.

Ji
Review №92

Fun place to go and check out some local comedy. Some of the shows were definitely better than others though.

Vi
Review №93

Pretty fun neighborhood comedy house! Ive been here on dates, with visiting family, and with bachelorette parties. Small and intimate venue with reasonable prices for shows. There is also a bar here!

AJ
Review №94

Fun fun fun! Visit visit visit

Aa
Review №95

A ticket to one show gets you into all of them, usually. Get a drink and enjoy a cozy range of lots of different comedy.

Ke
Review №96

21+ and the open mic host plays favorites

Ch
Review №97

Hilarious, bold, refreshing. These people stare death in the face and choose to laugh instead. You should come to improv shows.

Ma
Review №98

One of the best places to see improv comedy in Denver - absolutely cannot beat the prices, location and awesome staff. As close as you can get to some of the theaters in Chicago and NY.

pe
Review №99

Was a good night. Yet wed read improv then attended a purely pre rehearsed night of stand up. So our party was a little confused.Cal did a great job. Had people behind me interpreting what he was saying which i found rude & unnecessary if you opened up your ears & lost your arrogance you could hear him just fine.This was a last minute choosing based on learning Mad Cap had closed permanently.A portion of our part of 6 were happy. Some are just a little harder to please.

Re
Review №100

Middle school boy humor

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  • Address:1260 22nd St, Denver, CO 80205, United States
  • Site:https://risecomedy.com/
  • Phone:+1 303-578-0079
Categories
  • Comedy club
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:6:30pm–1am
  • Tuesday:6:30pm–1am
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:7:30–11:30pm
  • Saturday:7:30–11:30pm
  • Sunday:7:30–11:30pm
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
Highlights
  • Karaoke:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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