The iO Theater
1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL
312.300.3350 | ioimprov.com
Since 1981, The iO Theater has been the home of long-form improvisation in Chicago and the world. Founded by Charna Halpern and Del Close, iO's unique approach toward improvisation moved the artform away from short form theater games and towards the longform style that is now performed all over the world. The iO is still one of the premiere training centers for long form improv in the world and has helped launched the careers of such successful performers such as Tina Fey, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Amy Poehler, Tim Meadows, Neil Flynn, Dave Koechner, Chris Redd, Jason Sudeikis, Seth Meyers, Rachel Dratch, Vanessa Bayer, Cecily Strong, Tim Robinson, Stephanie Weir, and many more. The iO Theater offers four performing spaces, two bars, a full service kitchen, a beer patio, and an event space. Check out ioimprov.com for show schedules and more information on classes and workshops.
20% off Level 1 Improv classes. Use code ARTSPASS at checkout. Classes run every 8 week and meet once a week
50% off tickets to Harold Night, every Sunday at 7pm. Use code ARTSPASS at checkout.
50% off tickets to The Armando every Thursday at 7:30pm. Use code ARTSPASS at checkout.
And we'd encourage students to come see our FREE Wednesday Show which happens every Wednesday at 7:30pm and it's always FREE.