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HUGE Improv Theater
3037 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, United States
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Ra
Review №1

Great improv venue! Ive been going here since 2013, and Ive introduced many friends to it, as well. My husband and I love the holiday show, Family Dinner. If you like rapid-fire, random humor, The Mess is always a ton of fun. They also have a regular smattering of new seasonal shows.

C
Review №2

Loved how creative the actors were. They kept us entertained throughout the evening. Definitely worth the $10 per person admission and will definitely come back. I dont know what Vilification Tennis is though lol!

Ja
Review №3

Affordable, live theater powered by local talent 6 nights a week! Very fun, and late night shows on the weekend right in the belly of the beast Lyndale and 31st. Highly recommend.

Ni
Review №4

Easily the best long-form improv in the Twin Cities. A wide variety of styles and forms, each featuring some of the best talent in the state. If you enjoy improvised theater, you cant afford to miss this place

Jo
Review №5

This improv shop is a Twin Cities gem. 5 stars feels a bit biased on my part, so take the rating with a grain of salt. The mission/goals of the org are, among other things, focused on increasing diversity, which os awesome. The leadership is incredibly diverse and they seem to have made it a point to seek after (and support) teams/acts that are diverse as well. I have enjoyed every one of my times there and consider them an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a laugh in the Twin Cities. There are shows more or less every night. Parking can be difficult. There is a satellite lot nearby.

Jo
Review №6

Ive been coming here ever since I moved to the cities and its always been great. Today I came in and realized that I accidentally bought a ticket to the show at the same time next week. Without hesitation, they switched my ticket to today, even though it was close to showtime and it was nearly sold out. Great people and great entertainment!

Ch
Review №7

When this was suggested as entertainment for the evening, my best friend and I rolled our eyes. Five minutes into the show we were rolling on the floor. Incredibly funny, unbelievably improved, and the live soundtrack brings it home. We attended the superhero night on Saturday and could not recommend it highly enough!

Is
Review №8

Its hard to judge improv and comedy since everyone has their own brand, but the shows that night were not for me. They were a bit different from what I expected, but obviously the show will frequently change. They do have bar service and seating is relatively casual compared to a more traditional theater. Very intimate and all spots are close to the stage, which is great.

An
Review №9

Anyone who likes to laugh will enjoy this place. Great community as well.

Ch
Review №10

Amazing shows with great talent! I would definitely recommend if youre looking for some great laughs.

je
Review №11

Best and funniest place to go by yourself with friends. I met the love of my life here so I may be biased I go often and so should you.

An
Review №12

Awesome experience! Great people, hilarious shows and fun overall time. Recommend for family, date, friend group etc!

Em
Review №13

Have loved this place for years. Hilarious, affordable shows. A treasure of the Lyn-Lake neighborhood.

Er
Review №14

Super fun place - great for dates, fair pricing.

Ni
Review №15

Great community with exceptional talent! Was not expecting to laugh like I did, for I am typically not a huge improv person.

Ne
Review №16

I had never been here before but I had a really great experience! The show (it was Agatha Christie-based) was really funny, and the intimate setting let you really see the facial expressions and participate in the action. The actors/improvisers were all very talented.Id love to see another show there!

Se
Review №17

Hilarious, affordable and great beer selection! What more could you ask for?

Sh
Review №18

Great Theater. Great people. Diverse classes. Great shows. And did I say great people? The group of people who run HUGE are very welcoming, especially Jill. All thanks to my super awesome fall 2018 Sunday afternoon 101 coaches,Erik and Pam for a fantastic semester, and I look forward to taking the 201 course. :)

Ri
Review №19

Beautiful, safe, and diverse space. The folks were welcoming. The comedy was family friendly. Plus people were able to go outside of their comfort zone. I’ll definitely be going back.

Ma
Review №20

Wonderful, funny shows at reasonable prices with great folks.

An
Review №21

Best place in the cities to see improv of all skill level.

Ke
Review №22

World class improv 6 nights a week! Not a bad price and there are no bad seats in the house.

Tr
Review №23

Improvathon was fantastic. Love the snacks and staff is more energetic then anyone youll meet.they have to be btw, because theyre in improv.

Ma
Review №24

Amazing shows, and their ads are true, it actually is cheaper than you think lol

Jo
Review №25

Kings show was hilarious! The quintet of improvisation actors and actresses were extremely talented and they provided an extremely enjoyavle hour of comedy at a very low price! Workers at huge were all very friendly as well! I would definitely recommend an evening here with a friend, significant other or group of people! Fun for the whole family

Di
Review №26

I always have a great time at HUGE. its a great price and an amazing way to spend a night. I appreciate that they have 3 different show times so you can choose how long you want to stay. I would definitely recommend checking it out! Great location just south of Lyn lake

St
Review №27

Love this place! Me and my girlfriend went here on a double date (for the first time might I add) and it was so much fun! I would highly recommend going to the Law & Order show at 10:30. Plus tickets are dirt cheap compared to other similar shows!

Be
Review №28

Hilarious and the perfect amount of awkward, Swords & Sorcery: The Improvised Fantasy Campaign was an absolute delight.

Sh
Review №29

Sooo much fun. Great entertainment all week

We
Review №30

Go! See! Do!This place has one of the best improv communities in North America!You can watch Improv 6 nights a week, take improv classes, become a member, volunteer. They do outreach, are welcoming and, yes! Funny.

Na
Review №31

Super fun place, need to make Improv a regular thing!

A
Review №32

We had a great time. Never been there before and thought we’d give a try. Glad we went and will definitely return. The cast was talented and funny and the staff was very kind and helpful.

Ra
Review №33

Amazing performances and pleasant ambiance! I couldnt even ell the performers were improvising everything! truly a place to be!

Th
Review №34

As they say, every show is different. Always a fun time! The small venue is also nice. Makes for a much more intimate show.

Be
Review №35

This place is great. I have been twice, the last time was just this past Saturday. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars is because I bought tickets to the first two shows and the second show was not good. The first one was awesome (as always) but the second group was not good or maybe it was an off night. Will definitely be going back but will stick to the first show only.

Be
Review №36

Great improv comedy. Saw Family Dinner and the players were quite good. I enjoyed how well they interacted with each other and made fun scenes. The space was good and bad, it was small enough that it felt intimate which is great for conedy, but also tight in that it felt we were sitting on top of each other. Looking forward to going back.

Pe
Review №37

Greatest improv youll find in the cities. Its long form though, not the games you might be familiar with. Still a great time with funny actors. Ive been 4 or 5 times and would go again.

Se
Review №38

YES, I give HUGE Theater 5 stars AND I highly recommend checking out shows there!

An
Review №39

For our visit, the improv was somewhat planned with an historical story as the baseline for skits. The show was ok. I think if they had included some dynamic interaction for the audience to provide elements for the skits it would have been more entertaining. The actors and actresses certainly appeared to have the improv skills to embrace that extra challenge.There is bar at the back of the room, which was really convenient. The chair backs had interesting and fun plaques like Most awesome person in the room, Donated by my dead father, etc. Be sure to read your chair for a fun side story!Theres a free parking lot, which is super convenient for Uptown. Theres even a small overflow parking lot mid-alley. The area feels very safe and casual. Staff is super friendly.

Ma
Review №40

One of the only spots in town to see some comedy. 6 nights a week. Even nights that are Pay-What-You-Can. There is something for everyone!

Sa
Review №41

A friend and I stopped in for an Improv A Go Go show on a recent Sunday night. This show is great because you pay what you want (we paid $15 between the two of us), and you get an entertaining show. 4 groups performed, some stronger performances than others, but all enjoyable. There was a great crowd there, and drinks served, as well.

sh
Review №42

Not huge. We were entertained. Talented group of folks the night we were there. If you like improve, youll love this place.Not expensive.They have a limited selection of beer and do not server food.

Pa
Review №43

Creative improve with talented actors.

Wa
Review №44

As always, an absolutely hilarious and fun evening watching the Monday night Show X! The talent is pretty great and they do an awesome job conforming to the audience (there was a young child there and they kept language and gestures under control).

En
Review №45

We went here for an improv show. Wonderful seating, drinks available, and staff were super friendly. Looking forward to coming back.

Ta
Review №46

Excellent venue for great artistic experience.

Al
Review №47

Socially responsible, irreverent (to a point) and tons of fun!

Ma
Review №48

This place is amazing and has great, and cheap, shows every night of the week (except Tuesdays, because of classes). The talent that regularly performs within these walls is astounding and if you haven’t checked out a show already...go do it!The classes are wonderful and very affordable. The payment plan option makes it possible for anyone to take a class, plus you can volunteer and use your hours to pay for classes which is an awesome setup that benefits everyone.The teachers are fantastic—they are not only ridiculously talented as improvisers, but they are pros at making everyone feel safe and have lots of silly fun in a seemingly-intimidating class (especially if you have crippling social anxiety—trust me! If you do, then I wholeheartedly recommend you try out improv here, you won’t regret it.)The whole community is wonderful, warm and welcoming. HUGE is the closest thing I have to a church, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. ️

Da
Review №49

A friend of mine performs at HUGE so I went to check out her show. Ive been twice now and have had a great time on both occasions. The performers are very talented and funny. The people at the theater are also just really nice. Like, all of them. People smile at you and say hi when they dont even know you. Thats pretty rare in most spaces.

Ma
Review №50

Great supportive environment to take classes and the shows are out of this world.

MA
Review №51

Awesome shoes and they offer classes!

Sc
Review №52

Fun place for a date night. Everyone is always friendly here. Shows are pretty good.

Pa
Review №53

Nice small theater

Mo
Review №54

This was a very fun evening of comedy, nice venue, Ill go again!

Ja
Review №55

Took a summer intensive here, can’t recommend it enough! Such a great and friendly community with really funny improvisers and shows!

Br
Review №56

Someone bought me tickets to the shows at HUGE Theater for my birthday yesterday. What a great present. The performance space is a basic black box setup. Its a smallish space which creates a very intimate experience. The folks who were working the ticket counter were very friendly and professional. The lobby has a couple of fridges that offer sodas and flavored sparkling water for $2 and the performance space has a bar area where beer and wine is served. Last nights line up included 4 different groups/acts. Creature Feature was an 8 person team that performed an improvised horror movie which was lasted about an hour and a half. They were very good and it was a fun show that kept the audience engaged the whole time. The second act was Mayhem a 2 person team that performed 4 different stories. I dont know the history of the duo but it seemed they have been working together for a while as their chemistry was excellent. They performed for approximately an hour. Third was a solo act James (last name forgotten). This was a fun act where he improvised songs based on title suggestions from the audience. Each song was different and fun. He did a great job. Finally was Guts and Teeth. A 7 person team who performed several different scenes based on 3 suggestions. A fun group with some really excellent performers. The standout here for me was the young lady with the blue hair. Not only was she very talented she was super cute too. Each show has their own tickets which cost 8 or 9 dollars per show. Overall, this was a really fun experience at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend you catch this line up which lasts through October. Finally, HUGE offers classes of both the free and pay for variety. So if youd like to learn more about improv, they can hook you up. Check these guys out and support your local theater talent.

Er
Review №57

This is THE PLACE to go for improv in the cities! The price is more then fair for entertainment that you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Spend your dollars here instead of giving Hollywood your hard earned cash, Disney has enough money. Shows are always rotating so they give you plenty of reason to return. Beer is priced very well!

jl
Review №58

Goofy and talented improv artists in a low key setting. Plus they have improv classes for kids & adults... And they are a community. The last time I was there was a fundraiser event for a friend of the cast in medical crisis. This place is art, fun, and love.

Je
Review №59

The theatre is small and intimate which allows for viewing performances close up and personal.

Ka
Review №60

Such a hidden gem! You never know what to expect!

Ma
Review №61

They have parking! For free! And small-owned pops for sale!

Ro
Review №62

Came here for my first time to see a Christmas Carol unscripted. Was very happy with the site. The stage is smaller than other improv but that was not an issue for the cast. Was laughing the whole time.This show was put on by comedy sportz so there is likely a difference between this show and a normal HUGE show. My friends said HUGE is still a great theater.

Sa
Review №63

The venue feels a little cramped, but the show was so much fun. The actors are great at their craft.

Ju
Review №64

This place has inspired me to take some improv classes myself! I love every show Ive been to!

Co
Review №65

Fantastic quality of shows almost every day of the week

Ke
Review №66

Amazing show! Such a fun night and not too expensive either

Jo
Review №67

HUGE Theatre embodies the spirit of You cant hate someone if you know their story. They tell us stories. They show us characters. And despite the owner of the building that houses it, HUGE Theatre is its people. Theyre not their landlord. Now go donate! Cause its not going to hater dude... Its going to the organization HUGE!

Me
Review №68

A very talented and quick-witted group of people. I dont think I ever stopped laughing.The place was almost completely full on a Monday night--so I knew I was in for a treat. I will definitely go back many, many times in the future and suggest it to family and friends.

St
Review №69

This place is a blast! Your stomach will hurt after from laughing so much.

Ry
Review №70

Plenty of parking, on and off street. They do serve beer here which is cool. The theater itself is pretty small and they really pack you in there.

Ch
Review №71

The Monday night shows are amazing and the actors a so talented. I highly recommend going on Mondays.

Br
Review №72

This is one of the best venues for sheer creativity, hilarity, and levity! The improv is always excellent, and I appreciate the variety of their productions. Im so glad that we have HUGE in the twin cities!

To
Review №73

Huge is a beacon of creativity openness and inclusion. The shows are diverse,funny and amazing on many levels, and the community is a model of what is possible not just for the city and artistic communities but for the nation . Huge is not made of perfect people, just thoughtful folks who can admit shortcoming , address problems, and make progress on there goals. Not just make lip service. Over the past year its been easy to see many more POC and queer folk join us making it a funnier more exciting and beautiful place and community. You definitely need to check it out.

Ad
Review №74

I think this is the first Google review Ive left. I visited Mpls this weekend and went to Family Dinner last night (December 1st), and it was one of the most fun and innovative improv shows Ive seen. Bravo to all the performers! Youre all very funny!

Mi
Review №75

What a great place to experience live theatre!

Da
Review №76

Great space and people. Diversity is a goal for them, so LGBTQ events, women events. people of color events and all of these encourage participation in performing as well as being there to watch.

To
Review №77

This is a nice little improv place. Weve seen a few performances here. The skill levels.of the performers varies, so keep that in mind when setting your expectations.

Ma
Review №78

Huge Theater is a great, affordable place to see Improv comedy. Sometimes I just need to have a beer, forget about all my worries and sit down for a good laugh. Last Friday I was in the mood for this kind of night and I went to HUGE at 8 PM. I paid $10 and was having so much fun that I stayed until midnight! When I got home my stomach hurt, in a good way from all the laughing and I just generally was feeling euphoric. I highly recommend going to Huge.

Le
Review №79

Huge is always a fun time. Super casual, inclusive and diverse shows always get you laughing. They do classes too.

Ka
Review №80

Friendly crowd, great improv, cold beer. Only $8 on Mondays.

Wi
Review №81

People, this place rocks! I took Improv 101 and am currently in the Improv 201 class. The teachers are amazing. The people in and around HUGE are also amazing . Go see a show! Take a class! You will not be disappointed.

Ra
Review №82

Best Improv shows in the area! A favorite date night activity!

Sa
Review №83

Tons of fun, creative show, cheap tickets. Buy them ahead of time, our show was sold out.

Ke
Review №84

Very funny. We saw The Mess. Small intimate seating area. Reasonable prices. Good beer selection. Well be going back for sure.

Co
Review №85

Fun date night show. Cheap and not a huge commitment. Always something new.

Ja
Review №86

Christmas Carol unscripted was SO fun & I highly recommend making it a Christmas tradition

Dy
Review №87

Awesome Halloween based show.

Ja
Review №88

Went for Improv a go go, as an introduction to various improv groups represented at the theatre. Supportive crowd. The Latinx jam group of three people was hilarious. Would like to return!

Se
Review №89

This place makes you feel like home! Great shows nearly every night!

Ki
Review №90

My boyfriend and I went on Friday and saw Dungeons & Dragons. Seriously one of the best performances Ive ever seen. You dont have to like the game to enjoy the show. They make you feel like you are watching a hilarious real life version of it. I hope these guys go somewhere.

Ni
Review №91

Fantastic little theater in uptown! Saw an improv show (Throw Back) and it was great. Aaron Cook is an incredible actor.

Za
Review №92

Never been to an improv show. I had an incredible time and laughed a bunch.

Mi
Review №93

Creature Feature is my favorite fall seasonal show series. Too many shows to name and the cast delivers entertainment. Try their improv classes. Learn a bit about thinking on your feet and about yourself.

C
Review №94

Improv, the fickle little sibling in the comedy family... Thankfully, we hit this theater on an up night. An extremely talented group entertained with quick wit in Family Dinner. The next bunch, after orienting myself to the next style of performance, made my ADHD brain look focused. But they did it. I had tears! Well done HUGE! I will be back for sure!

Aa
Review №95

Liquor selection was lacking but the show was pretty good

Mo
Review №96

What an amazing experience! Laugh out loud funny, dynamic and full of energy. Totally want to go back again. Also...what a value!

Sa
Review №97

We always have a great time here, inexpensive drinks and choose your own price shows on Sundays. No complaints whatsoever :)

An
Review №98

Fun, local comedy groups, good drinks, close to some good bars and restaurants for before and after. Makes for a nice date night or time with friends. Highly recommend double features on the weekends

Mi
Review №99

So funny! Definitely go!

Ja
Review №100

Always enjoy the improv here!

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  • Address:3037 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, United States
  • Site:http://www.hugetheater.com/
  • Phone:+1 612-412-4843
Categories
  • Comedy club
  • Performing arts theater
  • Performing arts group
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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