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Improv and more
Shows nightly at 7:30 PM, 9:30 PM, and more.
iO Theater has four stages with comedy shows seven nights a week. Improv, sketch, stand-up, musical comedy, dance, and more.
You can’t go wrong. Every show is a hit.
FEATURED SHOWS
We love all of our shows equally, but here’s some we think you’ll really like. To see a list of all upcoming shows, click the View All Show button at the bottom.
IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
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Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Come witness the shows critics have called “staggeringly brilliant.” Every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM.
THE ARMANDO DIAZ EXPERIENCE
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Nicknamed “The Armando,” Chicago’s longest-running improv show, created by iO alum Armando Diaz. Based on the true life stories told by a new guest monologist every week. Every Monday at 7:00 PM.
IMPROVISED JANE AUSTEN
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Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday all winter long with Improvised Jane Austen! Just one day cannot encapsulate a celebration of Jane Austen’s life and work. Do join us for a celebration of Jane’s wit, work, and vivacity.
WHIRLED NEWS TONIGHT
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An entire show based off of your favorite news headlines from this week. Twenty years running! Every Saturday at 7:30 PM.
DEVIL’S DAUGHTER
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An award winning Harold Team known for their artistic style and solo scenes Every Friday at 7:30 PM.
ESCANDALO
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A weekly variety show offering an escape into the heart of Latine culture in Chicago. Every Saturday at 9:30 PM.
DEEP SCHWA
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A chaotically creative look at The Harold from Chicago’s longest-running Harold team. Every Sunday at 8:00 PM.
DULUTH
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A completely improvised show taking you into a world of true crime in the Midwest. Every Thursday at 7:30 PM.
KOHL’S CASH
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One of iO’s many house teams performing long form so good, it’ll leave you saying “That’s Good Improv Fridays.” Every Friday at 9:30 PM.
CREAMBOY
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A deliciously creamy iO house team serving up longform improv. Every Thursday at 7:30 PM.
THE FREE SHOW
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Spoil yourself to a free show featuring two premier long form improv groups and a new special guest every week. Every Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
WANT TO PITCH A SHOW?
We’re always accepting new show pitch ideas. Send your pitch deck and information about the show to PITCH@IOIMPROV.COM
Keep in mind, we get a lot of these and can’t respond to everyone, but we will try.
FEELING INSPIRED?
All this talk about shows can kind of make you feel like doing a show of your own right? Learn more about our training center and improv program, as well as much more.
