Friendly staff and a variety of show options! Forget the high cost of going to a downtown Chicago…read moreshow, check out a locally owned comedy spot! Friends invited me to my first Improv show here and it was laughs the whole time! They have a full bar and fresh popcorn and snacks too. Lots of good restaurants nearby too. Already have plans for our next visit so hope to see you there!

The cast of High Maintenance at the Bit Theatre last weekend left no crumbs! The production…read morereverberated with excellent performances by all, with an especial spotlight on the spirited Vera, played by Cynthia Jackson Pearson!

I've been on both sides of the fourth wall in this little theatre, and all in all, it's pretty…read morenice. The seats are fairly comfortable, and the sightlines are mostly without issue, BUT they may add stools in the back for extra seating (which will be less comfortable), and anyone sitting house right should be aware that you might lose some of the action. Backstage, well, it's not exactly glamorous, but it's not exactly the Palace Theatre. And there ARE two separate bathrooms. For a small cast, you'll have room to stretch out. A large cast with multiple costumes and props, bless your hearts and good luck. If you see blood on the stage, I might know the owner...

Great local theatre. Comfy seats, easy-to-reach location. We went to see The Miracle on 34th Street…read moreRadio Play and had a good time. It's amazing what they do with limited space. The play was fun, and a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. Some great singing voices in the cast! And no, it's not a musical... LOL. We'll come back to see more plays. Support your local theater!

I've been to several shows here, and I always have a great time. So many laughs! I wish I had found…read moreit sooner!

So much fun! We laughed and truly enjoyed ourselves. Love the atmosphere and the owner is so very…read morewelcoming and personable. Hats off the groups and individuals who go up and perform the improv. So funny and entertaining. Will be going again and again!

I love seeing comedy here! The showcases are fantastic. The open mic is always fun too. The…read morevenue also has great food. They serve drinks and hookahs for an great night out.

From the owner: The Smoke Break is a weekly stand up comedy open mic and monthly showcase. We are located at the…read moreOasis Café 2009 Franciscan Way in West Chicago IL!

Small place but accommodating…read more Parked up the street. Entered into a small waiting room. The lady behind the window checked us in, then a gentleman came in and explained the rules. We had to silence our phones and make sure to buy 2 drinks each. We were a little late for the opener was performing. They sat us at the middle front table. I liked the way you light up the menu to get a waitress to come. We each had a tropical cocktail then a seltzer. Comedy was great. We were at the later show. At the end, we were talking to one of the comedians and the workers kept pushing us out which was a little rude. That's the reason for minus 1 star. Other than that we had a great experience.

The manager/ owner of this place Glen Martino was verbally and physically abusive and seems like he…read morewas on something. The comedians were fine but the service was horrible. There's been bad reviews in the past but he truly does not care about how he treats the people that spend money at his establishment. I wish I could leave a better review, but our experience at CG's was absolutely unacceptable. The manager/ owner Glen Martino completely mishandled a situation with my family while one of my family members was getting sick in the bathroom. Instead of showing concern for a guest's wellbeing, he assumed they were dining and dashing, yelling curse words and slurs in the process at my female family members. This lack of professionalism not only disrupted the show completely and then throwing the rest of us out even though they had our cards for the bill during this whole process. To make matters worse, the manager physically assaulted my brother during the commotion which stopped the show in front of the rest of the guests. This was supposed to be a fun family night out, but it turned into a nightmare because of the manager's (Glen Martino's) hot-headed and rude behavior. It's shocking that someone like this is allowed to run a business. I highly recommend avoiding CG's Comedy Club. Save your money and spend it somewhere that values and respects its guests. Glen Martino should be ashamed of his behavior, and honestly, he should be fired if he could be. This was hands down the worst experience we've ever had at any venue. 0 stars if possible would not recommend.

Learned that the promotion tickets are not for the shows I want to see. Have enjoyed the shows so…read morefar. Staff are great and I pass the greeter a $5 for a front row seat at the stage. 2 item minimum and validated parking makes for an affordable evening. Easy online ordering with prices showing the total with all fees and tax. Easy check in with your name at the front desk, no tickets issued. Have never had anything but Coke and mixed nuts. They certainly keep everything spotless but they do keep you packed in like sardines.

I am incredibly disappointed with the service at the Rosemont location. Our party went to see a…read moreshow, and there was a strict two-drink minimum. We were happy to follow the rules, but our waitress completely vanished after taking our initial order. She did not return until just a few minutes before the show ended. Because of the policy, we were forced to order our second drinks right at the end. Instantly, we felt rushed to leave. Several people still had full drinks. A few of us were hurried out of the main room and handed plastic cups to finish our drinks outside. It is completely unfair to enforce a two-drink minimum but fail to provide the service required to meet it. Guests shouldn't have to hunt down a waitress while trying to enjoy a show. If you force people to buy drinks, your staff needs to actually show up.

Great food! Very nice and clean! Great staff!! I'll be back…read morefor more! Parking was great didnt have to walk far!

i think it unexpectedly closed! we went once when it opened and had a great time...bummer!read more

Great Friday night improv show! Skits-n-Giggles performed…read moretonight and they did not disappoint. The show was so funny, good audience participation. This was a Halloween / spooky show with a twist. I am a big fan! The troupe rotates members so it's never the same show. The venue is small but very nice. This is also a dance studio. They offer drinks like beer, wine and soda. Snacks like popcorn, chocolate and fresh cookies. Staff is so nice. Tonight they did dancing after the show. Parking spaces are limited but a neighbor business ( The wreck room) allows parking in their lot. And the venue just added slot machines.

Omgoodess when to their New Year's Eve, Great Gatsby murder mystery event. Absolutely had a blast…read more From the minute we got our table we were emerged right in to the socialite world. So interactive. Highly recommend you won't be disappointed

We visited the Improv Playhouse as a part of Mom's Night Out. Most of us had no clue what to expect…read moreand were surprised to arrive for our showtime and realize we were the only 5 people who would be in the audience. We all had a good laugh about this (both the performers and our group) and our group quietly hoped that the performance would actually be funny as there wasn't a huge crowd to buffer with. All of that to say, we were absolutely delighted by the show. The group of performers that evening were wonderful and truly funny. You could see their connection, adaptability and ability to think on their feet. It truly was an enjoyable experience at the Improv and we were happy to have gone. They have snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase (cash only) which was a nice offering as well.

Total scam! Not as advertised! Not worth the money! Child was very disappointed! It is NOT about…read morekids, education, or theater! ALL IT IS ABOUT PROFIT. They put 50 kids in a gym with counselors that are not of legal age themselves (14 year old children). No structure! Chaos! Selling junk food to kids. My daughter was there the first day and it will be her last time at Improv Playhouse. Our 12 year old daughter wanted to take an acting summer camp. We called Improv Playhouse, a lady explained that our daughter should register for a version of the camp called showstopper, which is intended for 4th-9th grade instead of broadway bound which is intended for 1st-3rd grade. The lady suggested that we read more about their programs. We went on the website and found the Improve Playhouse channel on YouTube. We watched the video Improv Moana Camp (Link provided), which featured a group of about fifteen 4th-9th grade children taking acting classes and putting on a Moana Production. We read the mission statement. My daughter liked it, and said that is what she wanted. The camp was $755 for 10 days (two weeks), ran at the middle school. We thought we did our homework. We were expecting 4th-9th graders, groups of about 15-20 children, and acting activities. On the first day of camp, as we are walking in, all kids walking in are kindergarten through third grade. My daughter got nervous and said all kids are little. I told her that they probably have multiple camps running. Greeting the children were very young counselors. Most counselors were 14 year olds from the same middle school. They brought all the kids into a gym where they remained the entire day (9:00 am - 3:00 pm). There were about 50 children. They did not separate the children by age, there were no acting classes/activities, kids were not even taken to the cafeteria to eat lunch, but had to eat lunch on a dusty gym floor. There were no chairs, kids had to sit on the floor the entire day. They were selling junk food and candy to children at lunch. When my wife picked up my daughter, she was very disappointed and said It was very chaotic, unstructured, and a waste of time. She said it felt like the park district camp and is not what she was expecting and what we saw on the improv playhouse channel. Right away my wife asked if we can cancel the rest of the camp and asked to talk to someone in charge. Counselors went to get someone. When my wife explained that the camp was not what my daughter expected and we would like to cancel it, Mr. James said we can but we need to email the office. My wife emailed the office right away (administrative manager, Rachel Kwiecinski), but Mrs. Kwiecinski replied that there will not be refunds given. My wife called her and explained what was going on and asked her to refund the money, but to be prorated. Mrs. Kwiecinski said she will have to talk to the bookkeeping and will try to get a prorated refund. A couple of minutes later, the Creative Director of Youth Programming, Miss O'Leary called and said that there are no refunds. My wife asked her again very nicely to double check, and that it was not what was advertised and it was not for the age group that I paid for. Later that evening, the owner David Stewar emailed my wife saying they are an accredited organization and refunds will not be given, he also accused my wife of being disrespectful. My wife was very respectful to everyone she talked to, did not raise her voice or said anything disrespectful. My wife did not even ask for the full refund, which we should totally get because it was not what was advertised. In addition, he said that the video was from a local community house even though it was on their channel and suggested by their staff. According to his email "That video was from a small Highland Park workshop held years ago at a local community house, an entirely different format, group size, and production model. Our current camp format is a full-scale 10-day performance experience." Honestly, I am not totally sure what the difference is.