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Rise Comedy

4.2 (152 reviews)
Closed • 5:30 pm - 11:30 PM
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Mariel T.

We went to their happy hour show and had a good time. I'd stick to the beer next time because I had quite the salty ranch water. I'm curious to check out some of their other shows!

Jesse M.

SO FUNNY. Went to an improv show on Saturday at 6pm. Don't really watch improv much personally but love a good comedy show. These guys were hilarious. Will be checking out more improv shows once back in Houston!

Fun for our friend's 60th birthday! Would go again! Nice intimate place! The owner is a great!

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Heather Marie V.

Rise Comedy is a great venue for comedy! I am a DC-based improviser, but was in town and decided to stop by on a Friday night for a Friends of Friends show, where the owners (Nick Armstrong and Josh Nicols) invite people to play with them for an hour-long set. It was such a fun show! I love that they have a full bar (normally improv theaters have beer and wine if you're lucky). It seemed the bartenders were a bit in the weeds as I approached right before the fourth show of the night, but they were attentive and got my cider quickly. The bar and patio are a great space to hang out to boot. I haven't taken any in-person classes at Rise, but I have taken a bunch of virtual classes over the past year, and they're really high quality classes. I can't speak to the introductory classes, but their advanced/specialized study classes are fantastic. I've gotten to work with a lot of incredibly talented teachers thanks to Rise. Take an improv class and support this fantastic business!

Monique Y.

Was looking for good comedy clubs in denver and stumbled across rise comedy and decided to give it a chance. Great show and great staff! each show felt like i was in a room with all of my closest friends. Will definitely be back!

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Chris G.

Great staff of mostly volunteers who love what they do almost as much as they love comedy! Awesome nonalcoholic options & delicious drinks, + welcoming atmosphere!

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Shardai P.

Marcus is the BEST bartender, such a kind soul with immaculate taste! Try his cold toddy, delicious! Rise is always a blast, come support!

Tiffany W.

This was a great spot to stop in after a "date night" dinner with friends... Low entry prices, 90 Shillings on tap and night full of giggles. We will be back...perhaps to take a class.

John K.

Great place for a casual date night, and all the comedians were funny! I highly recommend to see local talent!

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Appreciate that performers are probably just training? Otherwise, don't waste your time with Makeshift Shakespeare. Zzzzzzz.....

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