Chicago City Limits: Improv and Sketch at the Broadway Comedy Club
Broadway Comedy Club, Between 8th and 9th Ave (318 West 53rd Street New York City, NY 10019)
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Ms. M on What to Wear
Jeans. Casual.
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Ms. M on Where to Park
MTA will get you there.
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arlene on Other
Later shows might be better for older adults.
24 Goldstar Member Reviews
Wanda
I haven't laughed so loud in a LONG time! The 4 improv actors took suggestions or words from the audience and ran with it, improvizing with one another. They remembered every detail of an activity one of the audience members told them about - and built on it. We were in stitches. The only thing I would suggest is having the waiter bring both of the drinks (2-drink minimum) at the same time since he didn't show up again until the show was almost over.Written on Feb 07 2011
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Marianne Scott
I definitely enjoyed the show, also told other friends they need to attend, very funny and love the way they just make up the story as it goes along.Written on May 18 2011
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Lisa P.
At first...I was turned off by how small and dank the venue was! We thought we were going to have to drink a LOT of booze to have fun, which wasn't a problem, since there's a VERY strict 2 drink minimum. Expect to pay about $8 a drink, plus tip (Makes the $7.50 ticket actually a $27.50 ticket). It was a really good time though, the actors are great and were definitely funny. Go there to participate or you won't have fun! Not sure I'd pay that much to go again....but we had fun!Written on Aug 10 2007
The waitress though...was awful! She was really rude and cranky. Be prepared to not get any questions answered without angry sarcasm. I had the Sake-colada - tasted a bit like tanning lotion and didn't get me drunk at all.
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The improv is done very well. I've been a couple of times, and got see almost an entirely different line-up each time. I got lots of laughs both times. While the direction is somewhat dictated by the audience, the actors know how to make the most of whatever the material is.Written on Jul 18 2011
The first time I went there was really good balance with audience involvement, and some great ideas were given for the actors to work with. The second time however there seemed to be a few people hogging up the audience involvement aspect and their ideas were not as good. Never one to turn down any audience member, the actors made the most of the situation and still were great.
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More Information About Chicago City Limits
Website
http://www.chicagocitylimits.com
Quotes & Highlights
- "The perfect masters of improvisation." --New York Times
- "Hilarious!" --New York Daily News
- "Funniest Show in Town... not to be missed." --New York Post
- "One of New York's 10 Best Shows!" --WWOR-TV
- "Unmatched among the improv groups." --NY Theatre
- "These Actor-Writer-Comedian-Psychopaths will have you rolling in the aisles! " --Newhouse Papers
Description
With over 30 years and more than 10,000 performances under their belts, Chicago City Limits is New York City's longest-running show. Chicago City Limits performs a family-friendly show in the heart of the New York theater district at the Broadway Comedy Club.
The current revue, entitled Chicago City Limits on Ice, provides shelter from the economic storm that's raging around us with satirical sketch comedy and audience-inspired improvisations.
Sunday Night Grab Bag -- Anything goes at this all-improvised show with the Chicago City Limits National Touring Company! Come watch your suggestions turned into scenes, songs, and sketches that will make you laugh, cry, guffaw, and occasionally groan. How do they do it? That’s for them to know and you to come and see for yourself!
About the Ticket Supplier: Chicago City Limits
Chicago City Limits is New York's longest-running comedy revue, thrilling audiences for over twenty-five years with its unique style of improvisational comedy. Its critically acclaimed show, award-winning National Touring Company, and top notch theatre training program has made Chicago City Limits a New York landmark.
Chicago City Limits was founded in 1977 in Chicago by George Todisco and actors participating in the workshop program at The Second City. In 1979, Chicago City Limits relocated to New York, performing regularly at Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Duplex, and other noted clubs. It established its own theater in the summer of 1980 and began a continuous run that is now over 8,500 performances!
Over the years, Chicago City Limits has made numerous TV appearances, including "The Today Show," "McLaughlin," "The Joan Rivers Show," "The Jackie Mason Show," Comedy Central, PBS, and "Good Day NY." The group appeared in its own TV new comedy series, "Reel News," on the USA network.