Amsterdam Comedy Shows

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AMSTERDAM COMEDY SHOWS

Boom Chicago is most famous for our own comedy shows, but there is so much more. Join us for new productions, new performers, new events, and new surprises! These are the shows that are now on sale in the following categories:

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You can search for our shows on days, dates or event types:

Boom Chicago shows: A unique mix of scripted scenes, improvisation and music, created by and starring Boom Chicago’s cast.
Boom Academy Classes: A unique comedy jam where Boom Academy students and instructors join forces!
Community Nights: Shows created by and for Amsterdam’s comedy community.
Visiting Comedians: International comedians and stand up comedy nights.
Dutch events: Dutch cultural programming for Amsterdammers.

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Mainstage Shows

SITCOM

Boom Chicago’s hysterical new comedy show, is a throwback to the 90s when any TV problem could be solved in a half an hour… including the commercials.

SHOT OF IMPROV

Shot of Improv is Boom Chicago’s fully improvised comedy show in English. Enjoy 1hour 45 minutes of improv comedy, the best way to start your lockdown-free life!

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE

Sunday Night Live is de uitvoering van een comedy toneelstuk dat maar 1 keer gespeeld zal worden. De zondag vibe bij Boom Chicago is anders dan de rest van de week. Een perfecte einde van…

MUSICAL ARMANDO

Beginning Wednesdays in March
Inspired by a guest story-teller’s monologue, the cast will launch into scenes, songs, and choreography.

IMPROV SPECTACULAR

Improv Spectacular is a special show with only the best improv all through February, March, and April!

Community Shows

COMMUNITY NIGHTS

TRAGEDY PLUS TIME

Tragedy Plus Time. A comedy show of improvised sketches and characters plucked from the darkest source material.

COMMUNITY NIGHTS

SIMON LUKACS IS TRYING HIS BEST

Boom Chicago’s Simon Lukacs brings you a work-in-progress show of character comedy. Watch in awe* as he presents a “staggering” “array” of “characters” using his mouth, brain, hands and body.

COMMUNITY NIGHTS

LAST MINUTE STAND INS

It’s opening night, it’s nearly show time, the audience is filling into the theatre but… half the cast are missing! The show must go on, but HOW will it go on?

THE ACADEMY JAM

Boom Academy students and instructors join forces on the first Sunday of every month. Students are currently enrolled in our improv class Advanced Game or higher. A unique comedy Jam once a month.

MUSICAL COMEDY NIGHT

Part of our “Boom Academy” series, a night is dedicated to Musical Comedy. Boom Academy Musical Comedy Night: A Night of Musical Improv and More!

BOOM CHICAGO OPEN MIC

Enjoy monthly stand-up comedy in Amsterdam! Watch some of the greatest comedians throughout the Netherlands test out some of their newest material at Boom Chicago’s newest monthly open-mic night!

Visiting Comedians and Shows

AMSTERDAM ENGLISH COMEDY NIGHTS

Join us for Amsterdam English Comedy Nights at Boom Chicago! This comedy tour visits Boom Chicago with two stand-up acts a handful of Fridays per year.

Next show to be announced

The Cunnilingus Show

Upcoming show: TBD

Every first Friday of the month come watch and be a part of a queer comedy variety show!

17 Mei!

Todd Barry – 17 Mei

Stand-up comedian Todd Barry zal op 17 mei 2022 een optreden geven in Boom Chicago in Amsterdam. Deze Amerikaanse comedian heeft een volstrekt eigen stijl en zal met zijn kalme, deadpan humor de zaal doen…

Debate and Discussion

IN DUTCH

LATEN WE PRATEN

Programmering wordt bekend gemaakt zodra wij meer weten over de corona maatregelen!

Een serie gesprekken waarin we kwesties aan de orde stellen die actueel zijn voor lezers…

IN DUTCH

Kelder op Zolder

Programmering wordt bekend gemaakt zodra wij meer weten over de corona maatregelen!

Cabaretier en kleinkunstmaker Thom Gerrits organiseert een cabaret avond met verschillende opkomende jonge talentvolle cabaretiers.

IN DUTCH

ONBEKEND BEMIND

Programmering wordt bekend gemaakt zodra wij meer weten over de corona maatregelen!

Ronit Palache en Corine Koole dagen onbekende mensen uit de stad en de buurt uit om hun levensverhaal te vertellen.

Classes

IMPROV TASTER CLASS

This 2 hour taster class is for people who want to see what improv is all about before jumping all the way in! See how much fun it is before you commit!

INTRO TO IMPROV

Buddy Deal: 2 for 1, bring a friend for free!

This is where it all starts! An exciting eight-week course for beginners of all backgrounds. Join to increase your confidence, performance skills or for the…

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