The Playground Theater Reviews

Nice, quaint little theater, really enjoyed the comedy show. Performances benefit charity. Can BYOB!!!

Improv really works best in small, intimate spaces, but Chicago's comedy culture has shifted to larger venues. That's one of the reasons why The Playground is a gem: the room is cozy and harkens back to improv's DIY roots. The space is like an old friend who laughs really hard at your dumb jokes and always has a cold one waiting for you. (Note: not literally, it's BYOB so you'll have to buy your own beer. Please don't sue.)

THIS PLACE IS SO COOL!!!! All the improvisers there are really attractive. They have great cheap shows. BEST IMPROV IN TOWN!!!!

I go to mixer Mondays to practice my improv here and it's Byob. This place is the best spot to go for working out that improv mind. Not only that, but they're big about supplying a stage for beginning improv teams. Definitely a spot to hit up when looking for a show.

A small little theater to see all sorts of shows (about three different ones a night)! I saw BUZZED and it was a blast. Hope to check out more shows!

If you are into the improv comedy and sketch comedy, this is a must to go see.

The playground theater is an excellent venue to watch brilliant up and coming comedians perform. Very cheap, $10 ($5 with student ID)

It was very cheap and had seats unlike other similar clubs in Chicago. However it didn't make me laugh and the performance was lacking

That Indian owner is very cheap doesn't want to give one extra bag

Great, affordable improv. The theater is byob which makes it even more affordable. The small and intimate space is fabulous. Go!

Great little black box theater and I love that it's BYOB. Their free show on Sundays at 7:30pm is always a blast.

Great place to see all kinds of shows! Would recommend the Friday night House Team Fridays at 8pm! BYOB is quite nice

One of my favourite small venues for a late night show.

Free improv shows weekly which which will usually illicit chuckles if not all out premature urination.

A great space for indie shows and college students to see fun comedy

Fun little improv place. Had both group and solo bits. BYOB with a great atmosphere.

Very cool decor and the stadium has a feel of a big theatre but also very intimate. I think that's unique! Highly recommend!

So much fun and laughs Everytime I go there! Love it!

Great place, great energy. Diverse, super talented performers. A welcome change from many of the standup/improv/music joints in the city.

Great improve venue. I've been going here for almost 10 years and always had a great time.

Went to Suacy Sundays improv show. What a blast! The actors were so fun and energized! It was our first time with improv and didn't know what to expect; but a great experience!!

I had the pork belly steam bun, Brussel sprouts and fried chicken and they were all amazing! Both bartenders were attentive and knowledgeable. I wish I lived here so I could come again! YUM!!!

Went there to see my daughter perform with her musical impromptu troupe. Nice little theatre. Not a bad seat in the house.

A byob theater with the heart and soul of Chicagos comedy.

I went to the playground with the bar set low, so I cant say they I was underwhelmed, I can say they didn't exceed my expectations. The place was basically empty, and there were as many cast members in the audience as actual guests (there were only 6 of us who paid to be in the theatre). They did 3 improv bits, I of which was pretty funny, another was bad, and the third was somewhere in the middle. I cant say I wont go back, because I had a good time, it just wasn't as funny as I hoped.

We had an employee holiday event here prior to the show and everything was perfect! Great place and super funny show! Thank you to the playground theater for making ur event amazing!

Great single stage venue for improv, sketch and more. BYOB.

We got there early to get a good seat in the middle, but then were forced to move towards the outside to accommodate those that came in late. I was already sitting in the back and am short, so I could barely see what was going on. It kinda of made the rest of the experience a little harder to enjoy.

Positive atmosphere. Saw the group PREACH perform there which I highly recommend. Electrifying group of diverse talents and souls

Great venue! lots of cool shows and a great place to try material.

The Play Ground Theatre is an improv and sketch blackbox theatre that allows Chicago s comedians to perfect their not-so-mainstream comedy. Obscenities are often thrown around, and on any given night, a dance party with the audience will ensue after the shows. It s BYOB, and Wednesday nights at the Play Ground is Gimme Five a solo-comedy act where actors test out their impersonations, characters, and jokes. It s often weird, sometimes Ugly as I m referring to the time I saw a girl make out with a rotisserie chicken but always rewarding. Plus, it s $5.

I had the pork belly steam bun, Brussel sprouts and fried chicken and they were all amazing! Both bartenders were attentive and knowledgeable. I wish I lived here so I could come again! YUM!!!

This place not only has great shows, but is so welcoming. It's a great atmosphere whether you're a performer or going to see a show.