The Comedy Spot

Since 1963, the Improvisation Comedy Clubs have remained the premier stages for live comedy in the United States. Over the decades, the talent who have graced Improv stages represent the Who's Who in American comedy.

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.

The HOME Comedy Theater is Chicago's newest comedy venue featuring the best improv comedy shows in the city. Located in Chicago's East Lakeview neighborhood, our theater boasts an 80-seat theater with a bar and kitchen, a full restaurant menu, a training center, and a separate full-service bar open seven days a week.Our Training Center specializes in the teaching of "Long Form" improvisation and "The Harold", a Chicago-born signature long-form structure. We also offer a TV Writing program, comedy/improv workshops, and more!