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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually LOVE the San Jose Improv. They bring some pretty big names who are great in comedy and even some "smaller" names that do a great job opening for the headliners. The atmosphere is real cool;...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i saw joe rogan here on a date, awesome date idea FYI boys! and a second time to see the dude from Weed's. both times i had an amazing night! please note the artichoke dip is BOMB but if you sit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Gabriel Iglesias and Jo Koy here and both were funny experiences...seriously! Ive sat at the bottom near the stage and sat on the 2nd floor in the "nose-bleeds" area and it was actually good...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that I felt compelled enough to write a review about this place the very next morning should give you an indication about how dissatisfied I was with this club.1) It was expensive. All told,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
was there to see Henry Cho. I had the sauteed chicken sandwich, was pretty good. but their food's on the bit pricey side, which is understandable for a comedy club.the waitress kept on asking us if we...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love comedy and I have an amazing respect for stand-up comedians. For that reason, I'll rate the San Jose Improv Comedy Club strictly on its venue rather than the show I saw. NOTE: Double-check your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We had such a horrible time last nite! We were given tickets (apparently they were free) to see Hari Kondabolu by my bf's co-worker. There's a huge difference between seating upstairs and downstairs....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this club is great. two item min, i recommend the drinks rather than appetizers. Unless you have a few friends to share.. then its nice to have something to much on.Yet if you're are a small party,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! always booking the good acts. i actually prefer balcony than the dining area just cause all the seats up there are cushioned. Food wise, i wish the portions were a lot larger. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to this place recently but have went multiple times in the past so I think i'll chime in--I feel like this place deserves 3 1/2 stars but couldn't quite give the 4 stars--first of all,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The comedy here is FANTASTIC! And for always a good price too. The only problem is the drinks and food are pretty avg/below average. The service is really good though, though that may be because they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What to do in SJ, since there isn't much to do, go to the Improv! For a while I think I was going there 2-3 times in a week. I have always had a pretty good time when I have gone, the last time was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This locale is in a prime spot right next to the Loft and SJ Bar and Grill/ Tres Gringos across the street and Dive Bar around the corner. I've been here a few times and the workers have always been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always have a great time at the Improv! We usually go to the late show. We find that the crowd is more fun at that time...probably because they have already got a few drinks in them already! They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place believes that they are either some high end comedy club or bar. They have a 2 drink minimum and it really bothers me since the food and mixed drinks are always low quality. They rarely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last weekend to see Jo Koy. It's first come first served as far as seating. When you purchase tix it's either for the floor or the balcony. Go there early for choice seating. The club...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall the Improv is a cool place. Besides SF, it's the most convenient venue on the Peninsula. Been here a handful of times and I can only recall being disappointed once. That was mainly because the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been wanting to go here for awhile and recently I finally got the chance to. It's a really nice looking place. Spacious but not big and you can still see the comedian well from pretty much...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to the Improv Comedy Club in San Jose for the first time last Saturday to see Jo Koy. I'm used to going to events in San Francisco, so when I saw that parking was only $5 across the street from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been there a couple times and it was really fun. I would go there more often if it wasn't for the rude employees . They over crowd guests and don't get decent seats with a table like you pay for....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my best friends went to see Jo Koy on Saturday, and we definitely had an awesome time!Parking is a bitch downtown, forreal. But luckily there was a parking lot right across from the venue for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from seeing Jo Koy. The venue is pretty nice. Even though we had balcony seats we were still able to see the stage. The chairs are nice and comfy and theres little end tables for your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to see "Filipino Kings of Comedy" with my gf last week. Told her that I needed to bring her along as translator, ha ha! Anyhow, the place was nice (super nice women's bathroom according to her)....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! One of my favorite places for a good comedy show! The only downside is the ridiculous prices of the food\drinks and its a 2 item minimum. Also the 10 pm showings never seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Giving this place 4 stars, just for the fact that it's a comedy club in San Jose. A friend of mine wanted to come here to support an old college buddy, so the 4 of us trekked downtown on a Thursday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
F*** this place. Never go here. They kicked me out because i took a picture of a comedian. They called the cops on me and wasted their time as they let me go after 5 minutes as i was excersizing me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow....I come here a lot and I still can't believe I have not reviewed this place! It's still a favorite date spot for my husband and I. We've seen comedians like Russell Peters, Paul Rodriguez and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hope to update this review sometime but unfortunately after coming here four or five times now (one time for headliner Edwin San Juan, once for Peter Russell), I'm fairly disappointed.I agree with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times with the bf and other friends... I really enjoy it here. It's somethin different to do than going out to bars or clubs or whatever.. I don't think you can really go wrong with...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Last night, I was waiting in line for Ralphie May. The show was supposed to begin at 10pm. I got there at 9:15. By 10:30, I couldn't wait anymore. Not only was the show already 30 min past the time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Improv is really nice inside. Super clean. Very versatile. They have two floors. The bottom floor offers table service where you can enjoy the show with a small group of friends and not only order...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wednesday night was the first time I'd been to The Improv. I used to go to Rooster T's in Sunnyvale all the time and I definitely prefer the size of the venue and the seating setup here. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Impov is a great, fun, relatively cheap enviroment to go to. I went for the first time to see Joe Rogan with 2 friends and noticed several things:1: There were two different lines. A balcony line and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This being my first time at a comedy club, I was very pleasantly surprised. Place was very cool and old world-esque. 2 drink minimum which was normal I assume. Comedians were very funny. Let me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a Canadian, and a first generation Indian - I can totally relate to Russell Peters. He tells it like it is, from crazy parents to the Indian accent. No ethnicity is spared from a good-natured...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When a friend asked me to go to the Improv a couple weeks back, I was like what? San Jose has a comedy club? Much to my surprise it did, and it was actually nice inside. We went to go see Russell...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok set up. The waiters were kinda rude and they were very rushed and easily annoyed. I saw bobby lee there and he was as usual hilarious. The comics are always hilarious. I have no complaints about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I laughed so hard I had a new found appreciation for adult diapers. I left the club with runny mascara, wet underwear, and sore cheek bones. My idea of a perfect night.Tip: Arrive early and request...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, in a fit of eff-it-all-I-quit, finals burnout, I decide to do silly things. Like spend a weekend in San Jose right before my last final.But it's hard to resist the siren's song of getting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here last night to see Pablo Francisco. It was my first time at the Improv and when they say arrive early, ARRIVE EARLY! We walked past the balcony line which was quite extensive. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So yeah yeah people have talked about the headliners and the 2 drink minimum and the bad food BUT I'm really surprised nobody has mentioned the FREE tickets. Yeah, all you asians, FREE. If you sign up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've passed this place so many times but had never seen a show until yesterday. A friend had a really good deal on tickets so a bunch of us gladly took the invitation to go.Seating is first come first...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GET HERE AT LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE THE START OF THE SHOW....preferably 2 if its a big headliner. We came to see Russell Peters and got there 30 min prior. We didn't get the crappiest seats but I like to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this venue! It's clean, organized and the wait staff is great! Came here last w/e to see Russell Peters and had a great time! Every time I'm here for a show, there's always a long line outside so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to see Russell Peters (Sunday 9pm show) and the show was awesome. Per the advice on this page, we arrived a little early to stand in line to assure good seating. Which worked out a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the ambience, the colors, etc. What sucks is that you've always got somebody's head in front of you. The stage should be propped higher. The food is really good; love the nachos. When I go to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love comedy clubs. Before we had The Improv, all we really had was Rooster T. Feathers in Sunnyvale. But along with the big name of The Improv, comes big headliners, such as Tommy Davidson, Bobby...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place sux.....jus basing this on the customer service...the venue was cool....russel peters las nite was the shizznit....but man talk about the horrid seating arrangement....i got balcony~they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff here are 'on it'. Folks, I'm talking CIA 'on it'. But it's all good. We arrived early and I was able to leave our friends name at the door as they were on their way. Tis first come,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The venue is a bit small which makes it intimate, I guess. I went to go see Bobby Lee a couple of months ago, and he was hilarious. If you sit upstairs (balcony), you don't have to pay for food. But...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last night we saw Russell Peters at the Improv. It was my first time and I didn't know what to expect really. We finished dinner and drinks at E&O early so we went to get our tickets and drinks at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i saw russell peters here last night, which was awesome. i like how organized this place is. my friend and i got there first, and we had 2 others in our party who had not yet arrived. we were able...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for a Russell Peters show. I saw him a couple of years ago at Cobb's and even though he has a new DVD out, I thought he might do a lot of the same material. I was totally wrong because I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Improv on a couple of occasions. I am actually headed there tonight to see Russell Peters and looking forward to it! I have to say the last time I was there a few months ago for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time here ever last night, April 23rd for Russell Peters. First , his show was frigggin hilarious! The two opening acts were also both hilarious! Our faces started to hurt because of all the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few more times since my last visit and I'd like to update my review. I don't smell anything in the lobby area anymore, and it's a decent comedy theater. I saw that Russell Peters is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the many reasons why I like living in downtown San Jose is the availability of a comedy club. Not just you're ordinary comedy club, the infamous Improv Comedy Club. The only type of venue that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Improv is a nice comedy club and one of the better comedy clubs I have been to. The acts that perform here are much better than other places. The food is alright but the points go to the amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big comedy fan and I love coming here, the seating on the first floor are great!. 2nd floor isn't all that great - I try to avoid getting seated there. The sex on the stage drink are of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comedian: Bruce Bruce, 4 starsImprov: 3 starsAverage rating: 3.5 stars, so I'll round it up to 4Came with a couple of friends we hadn't seen in a while. Bruce Bruce was the healiner and he was off the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place I've watched comedy shows (well other than Paramont Theatre, but that really isn't a "comedy" type of venue - I find it better for concerts. I have yet to venture out to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time not too long ago, to see the comedian Rex Navarette. The place is pretty. We sat downstairs where there was dining, and the food was delicious! Price was kind of high, 5...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy IGLESIAS!I had been to the Improv before, but never like this. I actually had a great time and truly want to come back. Well, let me clarify...I had a great time, and think it had something to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I f'n LOVE this place! I love the Punchline in SF, but the interior of Improv is even better! First off, if you're going to see a show here, show up early because the line gets freakin long! There's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have cool shows and good seating here but ...........- food is overpriced and not that great- you are told to get in line early and wait way over 1 hour to get in- tickets are not that cheap and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place. I've only been once so far...We paid under $20/per person to see Jon Lajoie last month...We had to get dinner too, which was fine b/c we were going right after work. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last year to see Harland Williams and he is just downright funny as hell so I didn't dislike the show at all but what I hated is how there's a two item minimum you have to buy if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Huh, I was at the same show as Isa C, and I had a great time too.That said, the San Jose Improv is definitely a little interesting, if only because it's more modern than the other Improvs I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bobby Lee,with the cancellation of Mad TVplease come often to Sillycon ValleyYou always make me laugh till I pee!One of my favorite comedians, his show is always hilarious and I love how he always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't that bad. Take everyone's advice for a good time!Prior to attending the San Jose Improv, I decided to quickly gaze at the reviews on yelp, which definitely helped. So, here is all the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to See Bobby Lee for Valentines Day with my wife, who is a comedy junkie.What a cool building and stage set up. nice and intimate theaterOur headline act only performed for 30 minutes, which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off this review is half for the comedians and the other half is the establishment itself. We checked out Bobby Lee this past 2/13/09. Since this was my first time at the improv I didn't have...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good experience at the Improv. Of course, I think it was more because my friend is totally obsessed with the comedian we went to see there, rather than the place itself.We were able to find...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here a total of 3 times, and each time we're not too happy with the place. Recently we came to see Margaret Cho. The last two times, we came on a Saturday for the 7PM show and dinner. This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went to see Margaret Cho, what a disaster.Over $100 for the tickets to get in...Not bad, we thought maybe we would just grab some dinner while there...DON'T!The waitress spilled my gin and tonic on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We come here for the comedy... not the food. I almost want to say that should be the end of my review, although I must note... it really sucks when the waiters interrupt the show with the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Margaret Cho is a train wreck, a curiosity. If you want to hear her talk porn for 60 minutes, then this show is for you. If you want some perspectives on being Asian, about her family, politics, or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the comedy but that's about all I love about this place. I've seen Kathy Griffin, Paul Rodriguez, John Witherspoon and Pablo Francisco..just to name a few. The food is OK but nothing that you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok. The comedians that I've seen here are good 50% of the time...I like Tommy T's much better. The location is good to go out clubbing afterwards.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went out for a night with the "GIRLS" we watched Monique who is freakin hilarious i must say. We sat on the balcony which gave us a pretty good view of the show plus we weren't close enough to get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nice if you are going to see a bigger comedian. Its a pretty small venue, so you are always relatively close to the performer--but it has some pretty bad obstructed view spots. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on several occasions. A couple times to see our own local, now on MAD TV, Anjelah Johnson. Prices are reasonable and the entertainment...certainly entertaining. However, there is a two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saw Greg Berehndt here one rainy evening in November. Location makes it a perfect spot specially if you're celebrating something special or just having a friends night out. Hotels are walking...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you like watered down liquor and butt ugly waitresses to give you cold chicken wings, this be the place for you neighbor! Seriously, who wants to go see a comedy show and be belittled by the 5 cent...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe how many times I've come here in the past 4 months! I've been to the all the SlantED Comedy shows (minus one) and have also seen John Witherspoon, Jo Koy, and Chris D'elia from August...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for the comedians, however, the ushers should better be known as sitting Nazis - these guys think that being ushers at the Improv entitles them to be jerks to everyone - dude, you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: comedyCons: priceyI've been to this place a few times. Saw Dana Carvey and Dave Attell among the few. I love this kind of venue; like the intimate environment as the place is small. However, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CHUCKLESLUT!!!Chris Titus was hilarious tonight! I am so glad my bf and I went to go see him! We even got to sit in front! Yay! He signed the tshirt we bought and the two cds my bf had of his! What an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To me laughter is the ultimate form of flattery. There is nothing better than seeing a great comedic act. Only been here once and I'd really like to go back. Richard Jeni may he RIP was so funny,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is only okay and would have gotten a lower review if the guy performing before the main act wasn't that damn funny. We were here for Anjelah Johnson's performance a few weeks ago. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i have been to the improv several times. once with pablo francisco who was very funny. now some people may not know but when you go you are required to pay a 2 drink minimum. so the last time we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My visit felt a little like wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am.A really really good comedian will make up for a lot of this, but I felt totally underwhelmed by this place. We were on the second show of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here, I saw Joe Rogan. He was pretty funny, as were the openers. We got there about 10 minutes before the show started and were seated at a table with another couple. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, and both times were awesome. My second time there featured Joe Rogan (Fear Factor & UFC) ... so I wasn't surprised a lot of the jokes were about weed and sex haha. He sure was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They've got a great line up. But it IS a comedy club, not a restaurant. So when you do order something, it can get pretty expensive. I suggest going out to dinner first then hit The Improv for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh... I think I burned off all the calories from dinner laughing my @$$ off here.There's not a bad seat on the showroom floor. Not sure about the balcony. Went to see Anjelah Johnson and sadly, her...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Headliner: Anjelah Johnson (hilarious, check her out on YouTube.)My complaint is for a small sector of my experience, but it ruined the last third of the show because I had to spend it arguing with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think hands down this is the best place for comedy in the NorCal area (SJ to SF). They have the most well kmown acts and I always seem to have a good time when I come here. I have been to Punchline,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review isn't so much for the establishment but more for the customers. I went the other night to see Anjelah Johnson and was more or less disgusted by the behavior I saw at the other tables...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Jo Koy and a couple comedians on Sunday for my parent's wedding anniversary along with my 20 year old younger brother. Okay, so I go these tickets for free through their online mailing list,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i did it for the lulz
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Thursday night to see Henry Cho. Arrived around 7pm, didn't notice the darkened box office to the left of the entrance. They had my tix, $16 with $3 service fee. I was mad at myself, saw...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dont know why people complain so much about the food prices. It's INEVITABLE that when you go out ANYWHERE stuff is going to cost money. That goes for ANYWHERE you go, not just this place! It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The show we went to was awesome! SlantED comedy... I think it's every last Wednesday of the month? The comedians were hit or miss but for $15 bucks, it was still so worth it!Now to the venue...it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for Kyle Cease's show, mainly because my cousin David Lew was going to have a guest spot performing, and my friends and I were hooked up on the guest list.Eli, the guy working the door was...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here for so long. My friends and I went to see Gabriel Iglesias couple weeks ago. The show was great. The food and drinks were expensive but the show made up for it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had never been to a place like this before...a comedy club where you sit down and eat first, have a few drinks and then the show begins, it was pretty awesome! I love to laugh, but not all stand-up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is of the club...not the show. The show was great! In contrast the setting was horrible. We saw a 9pm show. We were told that we would be let in around 8:45pm. We were not let in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Improv--if you go to their website the first big advertisement you see is for TGIFridays. That kind of sums the Improv right there. It's a chain establishment located smackdab in the middle of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They usually have the top comedians and its a nice size venue. You can also get discount tickets if you know where to look. The food isn't that great but the drinks are.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Joe Rogan, Dave Attell, Charlie Murphy. These are the first three reasons I ever went to the SJ Improv. I've been back several times and am glad I did. : The drinks are strong so I don't mind buying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I CAN understand why they charge a service table fee and/or that customers need to purchase a minimum of two drinks. I get it but one: the drinks are expensive and two: why dos drinks? I know, if I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This the first time I've ever been to a comedy show ( I know I'm lame!). But it was a great first time! My friend had her birthday here so I'm thinking of doing the same. It's around the corner from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
since i work here i am not going to completely review... just some hints to people coming in the future.*if you are coming to the second or third show a night, order two drinks at first and try to be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The improvThis place is great to get your laughs off. I went with a few barf'ers and friends who had a great time. There is a drink minimum which makes laughing at the jokes easier and more tolerate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to a show here a couple of months ago to see Rex Navarette. The line wasn't long at all, which was what I was hoping for since I came on a Sunday night as opposed to a Saturday night. The hubby...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I saw Michael McDonald & Nicole Parker (both from MadTV) Saturday night, & I have to say, I had a blast. We sat in the front row in the balcony so we had a great view, but my fiance...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to a show here for the first time on Thursday and it was a great time! The line to the box office wasn't too long and he was very quick with the tickets, there was really no waiting for either...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty good venue to see a comedy show. They attract some big names on occasion. I have been here multiple times. I usually get the dinner shows. You are seated very close to the stage. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was 420 comedy fest this year that i finally went. It was so nice & clean inside nothing better than food, beer, and comedy ya feel me! Seating is arranged ok i was sitting on a chair and not the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times...yesterday saw Jimmy Fallon. Also went for Gabriel Iglesias, Wayne Brady, Damon Wayans, and Darrell Hammond. I usually hear about their upcoming guests via email. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being 1 of 2 comedy clubs in SJ, the Improv automatically gets 3 stars.Even though it gets "big acts" it's not my favorite though - Rooster T is. There is usually 3 acts in the Improv line-up with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night to see Arnez J. he was funny ( but not as funny as dave chappelle who I saw last week). We were seated on the lower level next to the stage and it was very comfortable (unlike the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I leave the Improv: I have tears still rolling out my eye sockets, my stomach hurts from pain, and the muscles in my cheeks feel like they did the uphill climb on the elliptical machine at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've celebrated two birthdays here and have always had a great time. If you just come here for the comedians, you should be happy enough. I've laughed my ass off the times I've been here. As far as...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad that San Jose offers comedy clubs, but I'm not so excited that this one is so expensive! The theater is nice but if you're short, like I am, you need to request a rail seat. Even though...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i seen at least five comedians here so far.. the food isnt that memorable but the menu says that they serve a bucket of beers haha! but really.. its just a six pack for $30 or something hahaha... the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place... I use to come here every single weekend... which was crazy.. but hey.. i loved it.. took my bf to see Anjelah J, Seen like 6 other big acts and to top it off... Harland was dope...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place looks like a mini paramount theater(oakland) on the inside.. it was quaint.. we saw JoKoy and Edwin San Juan.. omg.. these guys killd the room.. with the great servers who were on top of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Driving to work and listening to 105.3 I heard a comedian (Doug Benson) on the radio plugging his show that night at the San Jose Improv Comedy Club. I had never seen stand up, so I turned up the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time any comedy club. Had gone here to see Russell Peters earlier this year. I had imagined a standard room, with some tables and chairs. (Remember, I've never been to a comedy...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the SJ Improv to watch Rex Navarette two weeks ago. We walked in with some ease and was taken care of. They sat us in the front. We had to order food and drinks. No problem but when the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times; every time has been enjoyable. Each time we got decent seats (they have the seats designed to where you can pretty much get a good view no matter where you sit), the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's see... Four stars for the comedy, and a negative for the service. We stood outside for about a half hour, which was okay because it was pretty entertaining to watch people drive down the street...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times to see Pablo Francisco, Carlos Mencia (when he was funny) and Aries Spears... Hopefully soon my friend and bay area girl anjelah johnson. Ok here's the scoop...... the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
****applies to Improv only... not the performance****I'm more mad at myself than anything. Yesterday I was yelping and came across the Improv yelps and saw all the complaints about the automatic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two stars for the shitty box office service. They put out an "out to lunch" sign at 3pm. Wtf. Then 20 minutes later they reopen and I see this skinny tattooed guy at the box office, he says hello, and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming to the Improv. It's a place I live so close by and don't take advantage of enough. The food was hit or miss. There were 16 of us total last night, so lots of different things to try...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first SJ Improv experience was last Saturday, 3/16, to see Norm MacDonald. The comedians (at least three of four) were great. Both my friend and I agreed it was a good show and had fun. However,...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is, by far, the worst comedy club I have been to. It's not the sound equipment, location, food, prics, or comics... really, it's the wait staff. I went there twice in the same week to see a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my first time for the Slanted Comedy Show. I've been wanting to go here for awhile...got in for free by getting on a guest list so we had nothing to lose. We arrived at around 8:00pm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
first of all, glad there's a place like this in san jose.the place is fairly nice venue.i have to agree the other yelpers that the bouncers and other people who work the door are kinda rude.wish they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
As for hard truth about San Jose Improv... well let's face it - Your guest services really SUCK!!! And yes, all of San Jose knows it. - The bouncers - STOP ACTING LIKE PRISON GUARDS!!! SMILE...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first time at the SJ Improv. I seen Harland Williams, he even asked my name and sang my song. Barry Manilow's "Mandy". I felt so special. The service was decent, took a while to get the drinks and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I second the motion of what Christina said....SJ Improv...listen up y'all!
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The worst, most EGOTISTICAL manager I have ever encountered... and I didn't even have a conversation with him!I was there that night for the UYE... so adding to Cindi and Mickey's review... I was one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
(...review for the venue and service only...)"Hey Customer, we're going to seat you arbitrarily however we want, regardless of you having a big party! Ooh, and we'll automatically charge you 18%...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place deserves only 1.2 star, but right now i am so mad, i'm rounding down...and i never round down. who does that anyways? here's the story. to make it short, i'm just gonna post this from a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to see Russell Peters and got the "get ragged on by the comic" seats near the stage. Russell was hilarious, the cheesecake I ordered hit the spot and the guy next to us got a Corona for being...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A night at the Improv Comedy Club in downtown San Jose is usually a fun night out. (Obviously, if the comedian sux, there's not much you can do about that). The only reason that I prefer Rooster T...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went there on New Year's Eve and it was FREEZING inside! Everyone around us kept their coats on and it was still so cold. Also, the service was BAD! Our table of four ordered the spinach dip...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely check out the San Jose Improv if you want a great night of comedy. I've never left without my cheeks aching from the constant laughter and smiling. I love the dining-in option for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to see Russell Peters with Edwin San Juan opening - both of which are hilarious (and possibly influenced me to add a star to the rating of Improv).Seating is intimate (read: smooshed), the lines...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
no complaints about this place. when i think about improv, i actually have a smile on my face as i remember what a fun time i had there. i couldn't stop laughing, and i don't even remember the name of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is strictly based on the venue and not the headliners. I HATED the fact that our 10 PM show did not start on time; therefore, we had to stay in line a lot longer. I think we were in line,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. First off, a bunch of yelpers wanted to go check out the Slanted Comedy Show. Since I posted up an event, I had called Improv consecutively to try to have us seated together. Whoever picks up the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else who reviewed recently, I was at the Russell Peters show on Friday night. The show was great! Russell Peters and the other comics were awesome! The Club itself was okay. I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:Parking lot right across the street ($5 flat rate weekend nights)Nicely staggered seats ensure visibility for everyonePolite staff (the night I went, at least)Small theatre feels more intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the Russell Peters show on Thursday night. Decided to make it a dinner/show night type of thing. That was our biggest mistake. I think we should have just gone for the drinks and show....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to go see Russell Peters for the 8pm show. My first time going to a comedy club and one of his shows. It was hilarious as usual. My cheeks were hurting by the end of the show. Food was a bit...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went tonight for my fiances birthday and my friends birthday/divorce. While the act was fun and service was prompt. DUUUUDE We waited outside in the cold for over an hour after the show was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Here we go. First time i went here, was for Aries Spears, I would of gave this place 3 stars because it was an alright place, 2 drink minimum and all that junk. But I just went here last night for the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best comedy club in the South Bay, with headliners...but then again, you've not much to choose from. Still, The SJ Improv rates high for me--we prefer to go on Sunday showings which rarely fill up....
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I gave the improv 3 chances. All 3 times, i did not love it. Last night Bruce Bruce was the headliner, he was funny as hell. So this review is not based on the performer. Their process is such a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Headliner: Eddie GriffinHeadliner: Pablo FrancescoGreat overall vibe with good variety of drinks, beer and finger foods. Great laughs both times from headliners as well as the opening amateurs....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times, and always walk away smiling :) The last time we went our entire group could not believe how UNfriendly the people at the front door were. The guy checking our tickets,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Improv about a dozen times. I go strictly for the comedy, and try to ignore the bad food and service. First off, it's really expensive. Tickets range from around $20 to $30 a person,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Headliner Aires SpearsThis is my first time at the Improv and I love it. I paid online and I guess first come first serve because they sat us 2nd to the last in the back. The food and drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Headliner: Aries Spears from Mad TVCOMEDY: 4 Stars- Racy, Edgy, FUNNY, laid back, drunk &/or stoned!FOOD: 5 Stars- Surprisingly delicious. Pasta w/mushrooms, Chicken & mushrooms w/ asparagus, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to laugh until I cry. This quite often happens when my sister and I get togther. We have a great time and my dad is quite the comedian. "10,000 comic out of work, and you're cracking jokes,"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love you, Improv, but I'm worried about you. You get some really great people to come perform yet, still, I get emails offering up four free tickets when you're undersold. And this happens A LOT....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The improv is very well laid out and there really is no bad seat in the house. The Vegas Style seating means if there are only 2 people in your party, get ready to be paired up with some sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cool little spot to catch some comedy. went for their comedy competition that my friend was in and they had a 2 drink minimum and it cost about 10 bucks to get in. i also saw bill belemy here one time...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been here numerous times and always had a great time. Only maybe once or twice was the comedy really really bad, but that is rare.If you get on their mailing list, they often send out offers for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, wanna go to a great first date place. The Improv is it. Seriously, I have seen more men be more "real" than say trying to get them to bowl with me (backup dating plan after plans A & B don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service is horrible! The bouncers are 5 star A$$holes. The Comedy is what it is but the people working there treat you like shit. (just read other negative comments). Just pay $15 to satisfy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am a very lucky person. im in relative good health besides all the crazy things ive done. im still alive besides all the crazy shit ive been through. most of all, my life is filled with great folks....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Improv this past Friday night to see Bobby Lee (from MAD Tv). The show itself was absolutely spectacular. Getting inside, though... for a first timer, I thought, "Hey, I go through the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer the balcony seating. You have a little table btw you and don't have to worry about a stranger playing elbow wars with you. Also, if you're a shorty like me, upstairs is stadium type seating...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to see Carlos Mencia here awhile back and had a truly memorable experience. Has a great set up and we scored some pretty good seats. I love comedy and this place seems like a great venue if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had 2 christmas parties here 2yrs in a row. This place is real fun, but if you have executives that like to talk and give out rewards, do it early because other parties will be there and they want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my first comedy club experience last week and saw Don McMillan and had a blast! The auditorium and decor was really nice. The food, drinks, and service is really good here as well, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite what people say I like the random food here, even though it did just come out of a freezer! The opening acts here are good, so make sure to get here early to get at the beginning of the line....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall The Improv in SJ is a great place to see live comedy. The theater is nice and like others have said, there really isn't a bad seat in the house.Why I didn't give it 5 stars - the food. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wishing I could give negative stars for this one.The food is horrible but even worse the employees are clueless, the service is slow and the so called bouncers are meat head meth head freaks.The only...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
real nice place, but last time i had this big asian head blocking my view of the stage.my homeboy won the amateur competition. fool ownzored the rest
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Improv 3 times - DL Hughley, Carlos Mencia and some random guy who was actually pretty funny. We sat up stairs twice and it's not bad at all.....it's not a huge venue so you get a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We go to the improv about once a month.Okay, bad news first. I didn't give the Improv 5 stars because of the amount of $$ we end up spending there. Because there is a two item minimum (per person),...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Was late in getting tickets for the show and got stuck in the balcony. It was saturday night and they only had one guy waiting on the whole balcony. beyond the first drink, it was impossible to get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a few months back and saw Tommy Chong and his wife as the headliners. It was for a friends birthday and we went with about 20 people. The staff was able to sit us all in the same area, so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Improv has 2 levels, 2 drink minimum, 2 bars across the street 2 drink at before or after (usually end up doing both), within 2 blocks there's parking, the food is not 2 great, you do not want 2...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Improv is a great comedy club. They usually have quality headliners and there is plenty of seating. There seems to be a smaller ratio of obnoxious drunks in the audience too, compared to some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I picked this place to celebrate my graduation. It was awesome! We had a large group.. about 20 people. Our group got a little seperated because some people arrived earlier and got their seats...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On an impulse outing, we decided to check out the Improv in San Jose, the Improv being one of the premier venues for local and wide-renowned comedians/-ennes alike. The last time I visited was when I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great location.Nearby parking structures and lots.Plenty of bars and restaurants surrounding the area.Servers can be a bit slow at times.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and left with similar experiences. I like how it has an old theater feel to it. Its plenty spacious and well laid out - no problems seeing the stage. There's a good mix of opening...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Improv was the first ever comedy club that I had ever been to. I went there last February to see Mark Curry. The show was excellent and funny.However, there were several downsides. The first...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great laughs, good drinks, good food, GOOD TIMES! I love going to the San Jose Improv. It's in a good location if you plan to hang out downtown before or after the show. I've been here many times...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of fun! Most of the shows I've seen have had excellent starting comics as well as the headliners.The inside is intimate without feeling too crowded, and the seats are pretty comfortable. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place and nice venue with comfy seats. Fun getting drunk and laughing your ass off sometimes :)
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The San Jose Improv Comedy Club is one of the nicer Improv Comedy Clubs in the country. Housed in a remodeled theatre, the acoustics are great for live performances. Drinks and food are okay, but why...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg i had the best drink ever here... it was called the sweet & tart LOLLIPOP. YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM! wow. the food was snazzy, i'd settled for a burger and wasn't dissapointed; neither was the rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first comedy club I've been to. I went to see Mitch Hedberg here some time ago (sadly, he's now died). They have a two-item minimum. The food is relatively okay, I ordered something...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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I live over an hour from San Jose. I bought tickets ONCE over a year ago for a friend's bday. I gave my email address so I could get an email confirmation of my online purchase. To this day they still spam me...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
****FOOD******************************** The food is decent meaning edible...3 stars ****SERVICE******************************** I always find it really difficult to get refills on the libations,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here three times. Ran into the same opening comedic act everytime. I forget his name, but he does this funny bit about having a daughter and being a retarded dad in front of her friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go early to get good seats. Free parking all over the place.It's your standard "upscale" comedy club. They serve lots of food, and you've got a two-item minimum so either drink or eat while you're...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
prime rib rocks! order beers from tap, not from bottle (unless sam adams), and the will-call system is glitchy...so BE SURE to have your confirmation page on ya, otherwise you'll be waiting another...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to see Jeff Dunham this weekend.. awesome comic.. saw him this past year at the Boston Improv.. There is no doubt that the San Jose Imrov is a very nice theater.. the dining area is very nice.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went and saw Kims of Comedy and it was great...don't mind that you have to get drinks or food there cuz its actually not bad. The show was great...I will definitely be keeping tabs on the schedule at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me to the Improv a few years ago to see Ralphie May for my birthday and I had a blast! We decided to go early and have dinner which was a wise idea because we got good seats. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"OPPAH", yells my hubby to bobby lee who happened to be standing in the front as we enter. he looks and thanks us for coming. I LOVE YOU BOBBY LEE!!! thank YOU kims of comedy for coming out to san jo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a blast for my first improv show. Hilarious!! But don't sit in the front unless you want to be made fun of......or are a good sport...which i'm not!!Fun to go with friends, and if you order...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"I don't know. I would have been a lot better off if I'd studied more when I was growing up, y'know. But you know where it all went wrong was the day they started the spelling bee. Because up until...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 3 or 4 times. I like the set up/the atmosphere. It is an expensive night out with drinks and the Improv, but well worth it. I guess that's why I haven't been so often. $$$ and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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We love this place. All comedians we have seen have been hilarious except for one. Even the opening act is great. The theatre is very cute and the perfect size. The balcony seats are great too. We have eaten...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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We had a fun night out at the Improv. The comedians were fairly funny, the prices okay. The quality of the show really depends on the comedian performing. PROS: variety CONS:
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of talent has come through the Improv. The food is decent and the service is good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their garlic fries are amazing and drinks are as equally good. the service is great and they always bring in the best headliners, right in the heart of san jose. on the pricey side though, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks suck! And despite that video clip they play telling folks to not converse or use their cell phones they do not enforce the it! Wehad to share a table with a couple that were on their phone all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy going to the Improv however I'm not into the downtown SJ scene however I do like that it's near PF Changs.I missed Bob Saget awhile back but I did get to see the hypnotist a week earlier. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rules for the IMPROV:1. Parking directly across the street will cost ya, but if you go one block down it's FREE2. Pay the extra few bucks to get seated downstairs, you get a table and you're up close...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out of all the IMPROV theatres that I have been to, I like this one the best. An amazing palatial (? palace-like) stage good acoustics, and never really a bad seat in the house. Food is ehhh, not the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best comedy clubs I've ever been to! The comics also rave about it when I hear them on interviews. The acoustics are good and the stage is not that big, so it doesn't swallow up the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last night for Norm Macdonald show. This was our first time ever for any comedy show. Overall the experience was great. We had booked 7 O' clock show, and reached there at 5:00 for dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a glowing impression of the San Jose Improv because in the nine months of my pregnancy, they treated me the best, going out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and had a great evening,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the seating because it is spacious and like a theatre. The comedians are not excessively funny or lewd unlike the SF Punchline. The menu is diverse and I enjoyed the cheesecake with a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I *LOVE* this place!! Right across from Tres and SJBG for some pre-comedy drinks. And a good lineup of comedians. I've seen Carlos Mencia, Gabriel Iglesias, Bill Bellamy and others. Invite one friend...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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We laughed our a$$es off here. The latin kings of comedy were on stage and it was a blast. Fun place for a date, really mellow and you can just have a great time..... Drinks kinda sucked from the bar, so my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place!! they always have super funny headliners, the service is great, and the prime rib taquitos are YUMMY.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definately nice to have an improv in san jo. Ive seen jim gaffigan, brian regan, pablo francisco, cedric the entertainer, jay mohr, and hopefully tracy morgan next week. Just try to sit in the front...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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Improv seemed to always have high profile comedian performing. Even though the admission fee might be high, it's definitely worth the extra bucks for the show. PROS: good laugh CONS: a bit pricy.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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I love the Improv. It is definitely worth a few extra dollars than a regular comedy club for all that you get. The staff is courteous, the decor is just what you would expect from the Improv. The service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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The Improv Comedy Club in Downtown San Jose features some of the top names in the comedy business. The facility is nice and has many seats and the crowds are large. Tickets don't run too much depending on who...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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If you like to laugh and want a fun night out, go to the Improv. The comedians are always top notch and the price is right. The food is pretty good too. Check out their website to see what comedians are coming...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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I went on a weeknight, so I can only assume it is that much better on the weekends. It was definitly a riot! And by the end I was in tears. Stay away from the nachos. $9 bucks for immitation cheese is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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