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Boom Chicago, Amsterdam Overview

Based out of Amsterdam, the Boom Chicago group started out as an international creative group specialising in improv. Over the years, the group has streamlined their act to come with an interactive masterpiece, performed every day at the historic Rozentheater in Amsterdam’s Jordaan district.

With its faced paced, high energy setting, the sketch comedy piece presented by Boom Chicago will leave you in splits. The show is known for its inclusive approach by which the actors, music director and multimedia technician work in tandem to come up with the most creative, hysterical show. They accept and work on audience feedback on each day’s show. As the locals say, no two shows by Boom Chicago are ever the same.

Addressing vital socio-political issues drawing from Dutch and American social scenes. It’s take on issues like 9/11, data privacy and the extreme right, all the while melding it with comedy, has made the group wildly popular. After performing for over 25 years, Boom Chicago has now become a part of Amsterdam’s cultural scene.

Escape Room at Boom Chicago

A headcanon of the ingenious Boom Chicago group, this escape room models itself after the cinematic world. Modelled to replicate the olden Rozentheatre, this escape room is fifth in Boom Chicago’s limited series. A 2 hour whirlwind of adventure, the room can be attempted with a maximum group size of 5 and a minimum of 2. You can combine your visit with a Boom Chicago comedy show to make a night out of it. Tickets must be booked 24 hours prior, and begin from EUR 70 (for 2 people).

Website to book: boomchicago.nl

Tips while Visiting Boom Chicago

Make sure you reach early to grab a better seat, as the theatre is known to get packed
Great option for non-Dutch speakers since most of the show is in English
There is a small bar inside the theatre where you can also get snacks