Upcoming Events
Improvised Romantasy
Comedy, Improv
Runs May 02 – Jun 26, 2026
Prepare to travel to a galaxy far, far away where the “Chosen One” trope meets undeniable heat. This May 2nd, Improvised Romantasy celebrates Star Wars weekend by trading our crowns for …
Doing Our Moms
Comedy, Improv
Runs Apr 01 – May 06, 2026
Hosted by Chicago comedian Emily Anderson [playing her mother Judy], Doing Our Moms celebrates the vast array of people that raised us in the sincerest form we know: …
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.