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The Playground Theater
Performing Arts Venue, Comedy Club, and Theater
Lake View East, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Explore Chicago and Time Out Chicago
"Nice cup holders for your BYOB"(3 Tips)
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Explore ChicagoSeptember 20, 2011The Playground Theater is one of the country’s only not-for-profit improv theaters. It's a completely artist-led theater company and features all forms of improv on weeknights. Tickets are $5 & $10.
Kellen TerrettAugust 8, 2014This theater isn't as consistent as it use to be, but you can always see some of the best up and comers to the Chicago comedy scene.- Eric ScullMarch 29, 2014Intimate setting - occupancy by more than 75 is illegal and only 60 seats. The show was great. Nice cup holders for your BYOB
Steph LehockyApril 2, 2016It's a cool place for small events. It's a good place for those who like intimate shows.
Time Out ChicagoOctober 31, 2011The programming is often experimental and incredibly hit or miss, but there's no denying the youthful, infectious energy that pervades the place. Read more
Time Out ChicagoOctober 20, 2011The programming is often experimental and incredibly hit or miss, but there's no denying the youthful, infectious energy that pervades the place.
Shawn BowersApril 21, 2010The Claymore guys and the Free Improv Show are worth it every week. Support their immense support of the community and check it out.
Check out The Sandbox Improv Showcase on Mondays at 8. Only $5 and BYOB!
Kiss the ring of King Mayor Joe Avella! Tremble in his wake of Feudal lordship. Read more
David HeiserFebruary 3, 2010The "Free Improv Show" was easily the worst $5 I've ever spent. They'd have to pay me to go again.
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The Playground Theater
3209 N Halsted St (at W. Belmont Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
The Playground Theater is the nation's first and only not-for-profit co-op theater dedicated to the performance and instruction of improvised comedy - an art form for which Chicago is internationally renown.
Closed until 7:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sat
- 7:00 PM–11:45 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 PM–11:30 PM
(773) 871-3793
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- 8.4
"Get here early and grab a drink at Coopers across the street. Unbelievable beer selection."
Brian C - 6.8
"This just might be my favorite place in the world. Comedy is best enjoyed when it's BYOB."
Seth Wanta - 5.6
"See who is playing and maybe catch a show! Goldstar and stubhub usually have good deals and the show will be over in time to either hit a late night bar or grab some late night grub."
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"This is a true dive bar. Ask the owner sometime why they don't serve Coors."
Anja Harris - 8.8
"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."
Crystal G. - 7.6
"Best gyros I've had. Great staff."
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