Boom Chicago, Amsterdam

Boom Chicago is an English-language comedy club located at Leidseplein.

I went there once with a group of friends and saw their 'Best of Boom Chicago show'.
It's actually really funny and witty performance.

A lot of their skits center around the unique characteristics and customs of the Dutch; like how dangerous it is to cross a street in Amsterdam, how Dutch will just continue to speak English to an American expat who is learning Dutch.
The other parts include among other, comedy news on current events and improvisation of songs and behaviour based on crowd's inputs.

They also serve food and drink during the show - can't really remember what I ate; presumably because I was too busy drinking and laughing :)

Ticket costs around $20 for the 2-hour show.

Boom Chicago at the Leidseplein Theatre is not a "quiet evening out" - expect to participate in the riotous activities of the performers (and be videoed doing it!!!!) It is hilarious (when it's happening to someone else hahahahah!) You should pre-book your tickets as it gets completely packed. We booked for "Rock Stars" Friday Late Nite (doors open 23.00pm) and paid 17.50E.

Check out this website for all Amsterdam entertainment listings - it's in English!

iamsterdam.com

Dress Code: Anything

I had read a lot of reviews of the show of Boom Chicago and figured we would give it a try on our last trip. The show is mostly sketch comedy making fun of uptight Americans and “Dutch philosophy.” There is some audience participation and naturally I got picked. At the time we were there Bush had just been reelected and that was the focus of most of the show. I like political comedy, but that show beat the subject to death. Overall it was just OK. The food was good and we drank a lot of beer. A real plus is that they actually encourage you to pay with a credit card, which we did. Nice to go out and pay later. Not a bad choice if you want to do a planned activity one night and not overly expensive. Tickets run about 20 Euro with a pecial cheap show late night on Fridays.

Dress Code: No special dress code.

Sooooo Funny!!! Full of tourists mostly American and English, but also some locals. It was hilarious. Its a comedy club that was started some years ago by Americans. Be sure you can laugh at yourself and others, its comedy! The more time you spend in NL the funnier the show is because it comments on a lot of cultural differences. Its like a mix of SNL and who's line.
A little spendy with tickets around 20euro, plus drinks, but worth if you need some laughs and a something a little different to do in Amsterdam.

Boom Chicago is a funny, impormptu, comedy show by a group of Americans living in Amsterdam.
The funny part is that most of their stuff is unrehearsed, and they make it up on spot.

You can sit down and eat and drink and have a good laugh, most shows start at 7:30

Book in advance (esp if you're a big party)

Dress Code: Casual

Boom Chicago is an Amsterdam institution that performs all over the world. Our comedy shows mix good writing, quick thinking and high production values. We also create tailored performances for corporate events and special events.

Most people see us at the 300-seat Leidseplein Theater, where we perform (almost) every night. Come early for a great dinner and enjoy our full bars with shaken cocktails

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this is a must see.the place called BOOM CHICAGO,and you can find it on the leidseplien square.
its a comedy show (improv)and a damn funny one at that. the actors take suggestions from the crowd and turn them into something very funny,the food is also very good and cheap.i tell you if your looking for a night of fun,laughter good food and beer go here.
you wont be dissapointed(a very funny night out)and is all in english.they also have a very chilled out bar area with a good mix of people this is for old and new folk,i took my father there hes 63 years old and i have never seen him laugh so much..so go and see it.
i advise you to take advantage of the meal deal here also,you get a choice two course meal and then get to see the show with the best views but get there before six o clock

Dress Code: anything go's,dress as you like.

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I didn't really know what to expect of this show but I'm so glad I went. This is a very talented group of Improv Comedians who know how to entertain. Most of this show is hilarious! And, as expected, there is a lot of "Bush Bashing" involved. Loved it!

BTW, visiting a Coffeeshop ahead of time could help heighten it's entertainment value. But hey, you didn't hear that from me!

Dress Code: It's your typical Comedy Bar set up and atmosphere. Wear what you like.