Improvised Shakespeare Company Tickets

Founded in Chicago in 2005, Improvised Shakespeare Company (ISC) has been delivering dynamic, fully improvised Shakespeare plays since 2005. From a long-standing open run at iO Theater since 2006, ISC continues to bring fresh, audience-driven Shakespeare to stages nationwide. Every performance is created on the spot from audience title suggestions—no scripts, no rehearsals, just quick wit, fearless collaboration, and high-stakes storytelling.

Whether you’re in Los Angeles, New York, or Washington, DC, ISC shows blend classic Shakespearean style with modern humor, offering an inclusive, high-energy experience that’s perfect for both longtime Shakespeare enthusiasts and casual theater-goers alike. Secure your seats and get ready for an unforgettable night of improv poetry, bardic chaos, and clever character work.

Recent venues and appearances include Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, 92nd Street Y and Theatre 80 St. Marks in New York City, and prominent festival and venue appearances at The Kennedy Center, Bonnaroo, Just For Laughs, SF Sketchfest, and Outside Lands. ISC has earned multiple honors, including Best Improv Group from Chicago Reader and Chicago Examiner, a New York Nightlife Award for Best Comedic Performance by a Group, and LA Weekly’s Best of LA recognition among others.

For the 2025 touring season, ISC is set to bring its signature format to several premier stages nationwide, including UT Austin (Jan 10–11, 2025, McCullough Theatre), SOPAC in South Orange, NJ (Sep 21, 2025), Nashville’s Andrew Johnson Theater at TPAC (Oct 19, 2025), and the Kennedy Center Theater Lab in Washington, DC (Nov 28–Dec 23, 2025). Each show is a standalone event, so check the date you’ll be attending for the latest lineup and audience suggestions.

About the artists: Improvised Shakespeare Company has become a staple of American improv cinema and stage, known for its quick wit, collaborative process, and dedication to living, breathing theater. The company’s members bring extensive improv training and Shakespearean knowledge, ensuring performances honor the language while delivering modern spontaneity. Follow ISC for updates, tour announcements, and future projects across their social channels and official site.

Discover more about their ongoing Chicago performances as Improvised Shakespeare Chicago℠, with a tradition of immersive, audience-driven evenings right in the heart of the city. For tour updates, venue details, and ticket information, we’ve got you covered—comfortable, reliable, and straightforward booking from your friend in the business.