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| - As an Arizona native, I have been going to the Improv for years. I'm sorry to say that although it showcases some big names, the talent and atmosphere has really gone downhill. Despite the increase in comedy theatres in the East Valley, the Improv has not decreased their prices or upgraded the experience. I can go to three other comedy clubs in the area for $5-10 cheaper, and LMAO... which is the point! The last show I went to, I spent premium pricing to see David Spade, and I have to say it was joke. The show started about 30 minutes late and he appeared to be pretty intoxicated. It wasn't funny at all. After that debacle, I held off on the Improv for a while and just hit up the other comedy clubs when I needed a laugh. We decided to give the Improv another shot on Friday, because we really wanted to see Michael McDonald. I have nothing bad to say about any of the acts, unfortunately I couldn't enjoy them because I was trying to make my way through the worst Martini I've ever had... (cucumber). On top of it being awful, it was $12 (Of course there was no pricing listed). What a rip-off! The terrible Martini was not the worst of it, we were forced to share a table with another couple... okay not so bad, except they had us all packed in like sardines. The whole set up was ridiculous. No one's chairs were actually facing the stage. I had so much back pain from having to twist around to see the comics,( because there was not enough room to move my chair) that I just wanted the show to end so I could leave. To make matters worse, when we did leave, we realized that a large number of tables were actually left empty... so I went through all that discomfort for nothing! Big Boo for the Improv.... Save your money and go somewhere else!
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