iO Theater

Upcoming Events

Duluth: An Improvised Murder Mystery
Comedy
Runs Jan 09Mar 27, 2025

Based on the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will improvise a story of murder, malfeasance, …

Improvised Shakespeare Chicago
Comedy, Improv
Runs Dec 27, 2024Apr 26, 2025

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!

Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff comedy featuring the language and …

Devil’s Daughter
Runs Feb 07Feb 14, 2025

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade. This award-winning team …

Improvised Jane Austen
Runs Dec 21, 2024Feb 15, 2025

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

Whirled News Tonight
Comedy, Improv
Runs Jan 11Apr 26, 2025

Every Saturday at 7:30pm. Twenty years running! The audience provides inspiration by picking their top stories from the day’s news. From these journalistic suggestions, a team of experienced …

1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 300-3350
The iO Theater is the birthplace of longform improv and is home to the best comedy shows in the country.

Considered to be the Mecca of improvisation, the iO Theater (formerly known as The ImprovOlympic) boasts a full training center based on the teachings of our co-founder and improv guru, Del Close, and his partner and iO owner, Charna Halpern, that has helped train and develop the talents of an entire generation of America’s best and brightest comedic entertainers for over 35 years.