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iO Theater offers nightly shows of improv, comedy, and music, featuring iO alums and guests. Learn improv skills, book a venue, or enjoy a drink at the bar and kitchen.
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Classes are 3 hours long, and meet once a week for 8 weeks....
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iO Theater offers a variety of shows featuring improv, sketch, musical improv, and more. See the schedule, buy tickets, and learn about the house teams and guest monologists.
iO, or iO Chicago, (formerly known as "ImprovOlympic") is an improv theater and training center in central Chicago, with a former branch in Los Angeles, called iO West and in Raleigh, North Carolina called iO South.
iO Theater is the home of long form improv since 1981, where you can see shows, learn classes, and join the community. Founded by Charna Halpern, Del Close, and David Shepard, iO Theater has inspired and trained generations of America’s greatest comedic talents.
Located in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the iO Theater features 40 shows/week, Wednesday-Sunday with, 2 bars, an in-house restaurant, outdoor beer garden, and large event space. Duration: 2-3 hours.
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Specialties: Live comedy 5 nights/week, year-round comedy classes, corporate workshops, and full bar & kitchen in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago. iO’s world-renowned Training Center has launched the careers of Mike Meyers, Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Dave Koechner, Adam McKay, Jordan Peele, Seth Meyers, Tim Meadows, Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch & many more! Don't live in the area? iO’s 5 ...
- 1501 N Kingsbury St Chicago, IL 60642
Oct 26, 2022 · iO Theater's free-admission, open mic night every Sunday, inviting stand-up comedians and character performers to workshop their material - which culminates in a monthly free-therapy session...