Bought tickets for the 8:30 show but didn't get seated until 9:00. Be aware there's a two-item…read moreminimum per person, which can be drinks or food. Unfortunately, the pretzel bites and spinach dip were not worth the money. The wait and food quality didn't live up to the experience. Choose other items and hope for the best.

35 years old and this was my first time at comedy club. Shame on me…read more The tickets at Helium are Will Call by default. There are no mailed or mobile tickets for this venue, unfortunately. I arrived 30 minutes before show start and the Will Call line moved rather quickly. The line to get into the showroom was longer than Will Call. I purchased reserved seating and once I got inside, one of the attendants walked us to our seats. There's a two item minimum per person in the showroom, but it doesn't matter what you buy. The waiters walk around periodically to ask what you'd like to order and bring your check closer to the end of the show. We went to see Vinny Guadagnino and he was hilarious. His two openers were awesome as well. There's a parking garage right next door and also a good amount of metered street parking nearby, too.

Surprised to see such negative reviews on Punch Line. My experiences are always great and this past…read moreweekend was no exception. The security is quick and not too intense. The staff who seats you is always friendly and does a great job of getting everyone in. Typically the shows start right on time. I'm always a bit turned off my the two drink minimum if it's a night I'm not drinking, but they count waters towards your two drinks and are not very strict on the rule. The service for getting your drink is a bit slow, but it's a weird set up in there and they are trying not to be distracting, so there's prob a science to it all. Seating is good wherever you're at and the venue is clean and well kept.

First time here as I was visiting Philly. I was able to park my car in a paid lot nearby on Spring…read moreGarden St. and walked to the venue with ease. Getting inside was a breeze. I didn't have to wait in a long line and the bathrooms were also easily accessible. I was seated in a timely manner with a good view of the stage. My server was very pleasant and took my order with ease. I got a lemonade, stirred at the bar, and veggie nachos. Everything was great! The three comediennes who opened up for Winston Hodges were pretty funny. Winston was also a hoot! I had a great time and would love to come see another show the next time I'm visiting again.

The shows are original and quite funny. There is singing and dancing. You get your moneys worth…read more There is also a bar beneath the theater where they serve before and after the show and during intermission.

Well, OK, but I did get the strong impression that we were the only party among attendees who were…read morenot friends or relatives of the staff. Too long and just not funny enough. Seriously, a skit making fun of the IRS? Is this 1985? Try harder please. You guys can do better, and you CAN do better. Just work harder at it. Earn your place in M & W history.

Great time, very welcoming community. I say community because you could tell a lot of people visit…read moreoften to watch and/or participate themselves. Seating is a bit tight but it's to be expected in a smaller space.

What a great night! This place gives all that living in a big city offers. I saw a show tonight for…read more15 dollars that could easily be worth so much more. Great timing, creativity, improvisation that lead to a great evening. Here is the deal. You can get dinner before or bring snacks, or not, bring wine or home made cocktails or beer or not, sit in a comfortable theater and watch GREAT improvisational theater... and feel like you spent your evening in a creative worthwhile way. (Don't forget your cups and wine key. They don't have that.) This is a great place with great creativity. Just get a bottle, get some friends, break out of your old routine and go. It's exceptional. Buy tickets ahead of time online, though. They were turning away people. It fills up. It's good. Trust me.

We enjoyed 1776 immensely! Tom at the box office was so helpful in giving us information and making…read moreus feel very welcomed as tourists to the area. So impressed with the cast and professionalism of all involved. The facilities were also well kept and we enjoyed a themed cocktail for the show. Hope for another opportunity to return and will be recommending to anyone heading to Philly :)

This theater allowed a gay porn disguised as something called Saw the Musical perform on their…read morestage, and tried to pass it off as theatre. What a disgrace to theater. Never coming to this venue again. How could you let this garbage in!?

I have to give a huge shoutout to Derek, the house manager at The Fillmore Philadelphia. We showed…read moreup at 6 AM to camp out for the concert, fully prepared to spend the next 12+ hours sitting on the ground, and we were definitely a little miserable that early in the morning. Derek completely changed the start of our day. He was such a kind soul, incredibly friendly, brought us chairs, checked on us, and genuinely cared that we were comfortable and were going to have a great experience. That kind of positive attitude at 6 AM says a lot about a person. Derek made us feel taken care of before the concert experience had even really begun. He is exactly the kind of manager you want representing your venue and setting the example for his team. Such a great way to start what ended up being an amazing concert experience.

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it. I had an amazing…read morefirst time experience at the Filmore. It's been a long time since I've been to a concert, and what I experienced at Tash Sultana's show was unlike anything I've ever witnessed before. Drums. Guitar. Saxophone. Flute. Bells and sooo much more. Vocals that soared from whispers to powerful crescendos. Every instrument seemed like an extension of Tash, and every note felt intentional. People often say music is healing, music is therapy, music is universal. Last night, I felt that. Not just heard it--felt it. The audience wasn't there just to watch a performance. We were there to witness artistry. To share a moment of connection through rhythm, sound, and frequency. For a few hours, strangers were a community united by music/frequency. The team at the Fillmore made the experience even better. From security and "Jay" at coat/merch check, "Meghan" Guest Services, "Bob" food & beverage service (Card Only). I enjoyed my "Vegan" Burger and the refreshing Wildberry beverage in a commemorative Filmore cup. Thank you for the recommendation, Blithe. "Steve" provided kind seating assistance upstairs. Everyone we encountered was welcoming and helpful. Those small acts of kindness matter and should be acknowledged and are very much appreciated. And to Tash--thank you. Thank you for sharing your gifts so generously. Thank you for creating a space where people could simply be present, breathe, feel, and reconnect with themselves. I've traveled through a lot in life, but last night reminded me why "live music matters". Some concerts entertain you. Some concerts remind you who you are. Somewhere along the way, my son and I became known as "the cake people." If you know, you know. If you haven't experienced Tash Sultana yet, do yourself a favor: Tune in. Thank you again Filmore for hosting this memorable experience.

English bar with a big red front door and hard to miss from the street. Cool bartender with lots of…read moretattoos. The small bar top was full so we sat at a table but ordered craft beers from the bartender and she served us at the maple wood table. The carved wooden inlays on the walls accented by red brick really set the tone for a true English pub experience. There was a wooden staircase to an upper level which was not open to the public. The canned and bottle beers were written on the wall menu with chalk. Great time with friends and cold tasty canned beer.

I came here with my friends for Thursday night trivia, and I didn't realize it would fill up so…read moremuch! We arrived about 30 minutes before it started, and there were no tables available. However, they let us sit with some people who were at a partially filled table and we ended up joining their team. They let us know that typically the whole team has to be on one check, and you have to spend a minimum of $10/person to play trivia. Our server was not super friendly but things came out quickly and I enjoyed the trivia. The inside is crowded but has lots of tables both upstairs and downstairs (trivia is only upstairs). It has a pretty typical pub vibe and the menu has the same vibe. I got the grilled cheese, which has tater tots inside. It was quite tasty and the fries on the side were very good as well. It is certainly nothing special, but for pub food and trivia I had a great time!

A home away from home for me, the CSZ team, venue, and programming is simply the best. I've been…read morelucky to attend a number of shows as an audience member and performed in a few of their shows as well, and always leave feeling better than when I walked in. Their ongoing programming is the ComedySportz program. Short form improv that is guaranteed to make you laugh. The performers are INSANELY talented and you can't go wrong with a good BYO. They do other programming throughout the year as well - long form improv, classes, workshops, bringing in popular acts from other cities, and welcoming in collegiate groups as well. I look forward to many more laughs at CsZ and highly recommend adding it to your rotation!

This place is SO much fun for an evening of comedy and improv. There are a few different show…read moreoptions so it fits different audiences (classic Comedy Sports is kid-friendly, and other shows for adults). The rotating performers are hilarious and it feels like a local business type of comedy club which is always worth supporting. Also, best of all - it's BYOB! Snacks are sold onsite. Definitely a budget-friendly, laugh-worthy spot for the whole family.

Yeah, Ithink that picture of Skeletor I added on here might just be the one picture that I can't…read morehelp but laugh over every time I see it. Anyway That's not the only reason I'm updating this, because a good deal has changed since my last review. Firstly the Monday Night Club with A.D. Amorosi that I mentioned previously is now at National Mechanics, proving yet again that they have just about everything. And also Movie Monday has gotten just a little bit better because if you show up before 7 you get free popcorn and beer (PBR but still!). Overall I do have to drop The Balcony down one star, because other then Movie Monday, and Skeletor's Karaoke Gong Show (with Rock Band!), I can't think of a real good reason to go to it beyond drinking at an actual Troc show. While it does bring in some decent shows on a local level, the sound quality can be pretty bad. and it has the second smallest stage that I've seen in Philadelphia (Tritone will always be #1). But at least the two main reasons are filled with big time fun!

Monday Movie Night! Oh how I miss being able to attend movie nights here…read more Older venue part of the cultural history of Philadelphia. Always enjoyed being here for those film nights.