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AMSTERDAM COMEDY SHOWS

LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU LAUGH

We are most proud of our mainstage shows which feature smart topical scenes, hysterical stand up and our famous improvisation comedy. There are monthly theme nights, and plenty of visiting comedians from all around the world. At Boom Chicago, there are fantastic shows almost every night, with only the occasional stinker. And damn, now the backspace button doesn’t work.

We also teach improvisation! The Boom Chicago Academy has almost 250 active students which makes an exciting Amsterdam comedy community. New Intro to Improv classes start five times a year and we offer improv taster classes almost every week for only €25. Join the fun!

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Masood Boomgaard: Self – Help Singh • February 10, 2025

Self-help Singh, the alter ego of comedian Masood Boomgaard, came to life in a vision after Masood fell and hit his head while rushing to the bathroom to avoid the gut-related effects of a bad lamb vindaloo. Self-help Singh’s live show is a hilarious yet thought-provoking mix of stand-up comedy, parody and motivational speeches.

Alejandra Azcárate in Amsterdam • March 6, 2025

“Lo que se permite, se repite” Es una experiencia colectiva de reflexión que permite detectar la extrema relevancia que le damos a lo insignificante y el poco valor que le otorgamos a lo verdaderamente importante. A través de la cercanía, la sinceridad, los argumentos contundentes y la gracia. Alejandra logra sumergirse en la intimidad de los asistentes, creando una poderosa conexión de reflexión y humor que te permitirá salir de tu rutina.

David Cross: The End of The Beginning Of The End • April 8, 2025

David Cross hardly needs an introduction, considering his impressive track record in the comedy world. He has been performing stand-up shows since he was 17, formed the sketch group Cross Comedy, and starred in ‘Mr. Show‘, ‘Arrested Development‘, ‘Modern Family‘ and much more. His performances often mix political commentary with satire.

La Ruina • May 9, 2025
La Ruina is a show in which both attendees and special guests share in public their most embarrassing anecdote: that time their partner left them by whatsapp, when they fell asleep in an important meeting, a misunderstanding with a cab driver… The typical anecdote that friends always ask you to tell at dinner parties.
Masood Boomgaard: Self – Help Singh • February 10, 2025

Self-help Singh, the alter ego of comedian Masood Boomgaard, came to life in a vision after Masood fell and hit his head while rushing to the bathroom to avoid the gut-related effects of a bad lamb vindaloo. Self-help Singh’s live show is a hilarious yet thought-provoking mix of stand-up comedy, parody and motivational speeches.

David Cross: The End of The Beginning Of The End • April 8, 2025

David Cross hardly needs an introduction, considering his impressive track record in the comedy world. He has been performing stand-up shows since he was 17, formed the sketch group Cross Comedy, and starred in ‘Mr. Show‘, ‘Arrested Development‘, ‘Modern Family‘ and much more. His performances often mix political commentary with satire.

La Ruina • May 9, 2025
La Ruina is a show in which both attendees and special guests share in public their most embarrassing anecdote: that time their partner left them by whatsapp, when they fell asleep in an important meeting, a misunderstanding with a cab driver… The typical anecdote that friends always ask you to tell at dinner parties.

MAINSTAGE SHOWS

Last Minute Stand-Ins

Boom Chicago improvisatoren en Amsterdamse topacteurs bundelen hun krachten op het podium om te doen waar ze allebei goed in zijn. De acteurs acteren. De improvisatoren improviseren, maar tegelijkertijd! Onze komieken kennen de scène niet en moeten de helft van de show verzinnen. Wat eruit komt is hysterisch!

VISITING COMEDIANS AND EVENTS

David Cross: The End of The Beginning Of The End • April 8, 2025

David Cross hardly needs an introduction, considering his impressive track record in the comedy world. He has been performing stand-up shows since he was 17, formed the sketch group Cross Comedy, and starred in ‘Mr. Show‘, ‘Arrested Development‘, ‘Modern Family‘ and much more. His performances often mix political commentary with satire.

La Ruina • May 9, 2025
La Ruina is a show in which both attendees and special guests share in public their most embarrassing anecdote: that time their partner left them by whatsapp, when they fell asleep in an important meeting, a misunderstanding with a cab driver… The typical anecdote that friends always ask you to tell at dinner parties.
Ralph Barbosa • March 10, 2025

One of the shyest attention hogs to ever do comedy, Ralph Barbosa’s disarming and laid-back style has made him a stand-out on stage, on TV and online.

Ralph is planning a theater tour for 2024 after a breakout year in 2023 that saw him selling out venues across North America, making his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and his Comedy Central Stand-up Featuring: Ralph Barbosa set topped 3.7 million views on YouTube.

Alejandra Azcárate in Amsterdam • March 6, 2025

“Lo que se permite, se repite” Es una experiencia colectiva de reflexión que permite detectar la extrema relevancia que le damos a lo insignificante y el poco valor que le otorgamos a lo verdaderamente importante. A través de la cercanía, la sinceridad, los argumentos contundentes y la gracia. Alejandra logra sumergirse en la intimidad de los asistentes, creando una poderosa conexión de reflexión y humor que te permitirá salir de tu rutina.

Masood Boomgaard: Self – Help Singh • February 10, 2025

Self-help Singh, the alter ego of comedian Masood Boomgaard, came to life in a vision after Masood fell and hit his head while rushing to the bathroom to avoid the gut-related effects of a bad lamb vindaloo. Self-help Singh’s live show is a hilarious yet thought-provoking mix of stand-up comedy, parody and motivational speeches.