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Went there to see Jeff Arcuri who was absolutely amazing….. but the tall and skinny door guy at this place really put a bad taste in my mouth. Long story short, waited in a long line to get in (which was fine), but when we got to the door we showed him the tickets on our phone with the QR code and he redirected us back outside to the ticket counter with no explanation as to why even when we tried asking. Got to the back of another line at the ticket counter and the ticket lady announced that all we had to do was check our email and the tickets would pull up. Went back through the same door we had just exited with our tickets only to be questioned by him “is this door unlocked?”. We said yes, you just sent us through…. He then said I’m going to need you to exit through the same door and get back to the end of the original line without hearing us out. Us and three other couples were fuming at this point and had it not been for Mogely helping correct the situation and actually listening to our complaints, I would have given this place a 1 star. By the end of the night we had a great time, but please get someone else to handle the door or you will end up losing customers because of that guy.

Ready to laugh til the tears run down your face?!? Come to the Improv! I’ve been to a few comedy venues in the Tampa Bay Area and this one by far has the best lineups. We had a GREAT time! We got there early enough before the 8:00 show so we were able to park close. The drinks and food (we had wings) were great! The seating was a little tight but not unbearable. The tables seat 4 people so we shared a table with another couple which turned out to be very nice… strangers turned friends! The facilities were clean. The location is great since you’re right on the Ybor strip. We were able to continue our night at another venue where we danced and continued to laugh at the comedians stand up performance! The only thing I wasn’t crazy about is that you wait outside no matter what time you arrive. They open the doors and everyone waits again in the bar area. Your table is dependent on who’s first in line so imagine everyone getting in line to board a plane. People can be a bit pushy as they rush to be close to the front.

Our second visit to the Tampa Improv. If it's a "packed house," expect to be seated at a table with others. Staff is pleasant and friendly. On this visit, we saw Don "DC" Curry. He put on a phenomenal performance. Expect plenty of "belly laughter." Pvt. off site parking, by "app." City parking by credit card processor. Expect to pay $25.

Nice little bar in the staging area before going into the actual club where you can get a couple of drinks and wait. People kind of crowd there so that they can get a good seat up front when the doors open, so that's mildly irritating. Especially when they play the "I'm going to the bathroom" trick, but then stand there up front. Plenty of seats up front, so I wasn't upset, but seems pretty ridiculous since there ARE so many seats up front! They JAM...YOU...IN! Sardines sitting in teeny tiny little chairs. Very uncomfortable. I wouldn't have minded as much if we had seen a decent comedian, but we did not. Headliners were fine, but the main act sucked, but that's not the fault of the venue. He just sucked. I thought the servers did a magnificent job! I will say, however, that the kid with his blond hair completely covering his face needs to put that into a hair tie of some sort, because that's definitely a health code violation. If he's serving food, his hair can't be like that. Plus...it's tacky. I love comedy and I love the area, but due to the discomfort, I'm not sure if I'd go again if there wasn't a really decent comedian coming. Plenty of room for others if I don't, though! Also...plenty of other venues.

I loved the show a couple of weeks ago with Cocoa Brown & Hope Nichols! Both comedians were very funny! The security officer, Sean was very helpful & accommodating! The gentleman in the box office was very helpful in arranging for me to be seated near the front because I use a walker! My hamburger was OK, but people at other tables ordered wings & chicken tenders that they said were outstanding! Hoping to return very soon! The picture is where I was seated at the Tampa Improv!