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AMSTERDAM COMEDY SHOWS

LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU LAUGH

For 30 years, Boom Chicago has been making Amsterdam laugh. Many famous comedians got their start at Boom Chicago like Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, and the stars and creators of Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly). Best of all, the next generation of comedy superstars is on stage tonight!

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 taser classes almost every week for only €25.

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Boom Chicago has been amazing audiences with our comedy for 30 years, and now we’re taking it to the next level. WTF Improv is about people in the audience, inspired by live interviews. Want to be in the show? You can!

Kevin James Thornton has built up a huge fan base online with his hilarious, personal and sometimes embarrassing stories about growing up gay in a religious community. His anecdotes are recognizable for young and old. He has over 2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, totaling over a billion views. 

Comedian and actor Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent (NBC), where he finished in second place. Since then, Drew has amassed millions of followers on social media while touring the world nonstop to sold out audiences.

With her fast-paced, provocative stand-up, Grace Campbell is one of the UK’s most talked-about new comedians. She is also a writer and producer, conquering the UK with her sharp tongue and witty humor. She is on a constant mission to challenge and undermine all those in power and existing conventions.

MAINSTAGE SHOWS

Boom Chicago has been amazing audiences with our comedy for 30 years, and now we’re taking it to the next level. WTF Improv is about people in the audience, inspired by live interviews. Want to be in the show? You can!

MONTHLY NIGHTS

VISITING COMEDIANS AND EVENTS

Kevin James Thornton has built up a huge fan base online with his hilarious, personal and sometimes embarrassing stories about growing up gay in a religious community. His anecdotes are recognizable for young and old. He has over 2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, totaling over a billion views. 

Comedian and actor Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent (NBC), where he finished in second place. Since then, Drew has amassed millions of followers on social media while touring the world nonstop to sold out audiences.

With her fast-paced, provocative stand-up, Grace Campbell is one of the UK’s most talked-about new comedians. She is also a writer and producer, conquering the UK with her sharp tongue and witty humor. She is on a constant mission to challenge and undermine all those in power and existing conventions.

Seann has starred in series 1-3 of The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Netflix’s Flinch, Live At The Apollo (BBC2), Tonight at The London Palladium (ITV), Celebrity Juice (ITV2), Virtually Famous (C4), Comedians Solve World Problems (Comedy Central) and has made regular appearances on The Jonathan Ross Show.