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    The Beatbox

    The ComedySportz Theatre  | Find Tickets

    929 W Belmont Ave (at Wilton St)
    Lakeview/Roscoe Village/Wrigleyville, Chicago  | Map

    773-549-8080

    El: Brown, Purple (rush hrs), Red to Belmont. Bus: 8, 22 (24hrs), 77 (24hrs), 156.  | Directions

    Prices

    Tickets: $10

    Description
    Improvisation has been a part of hip-hop culture since the days of Kool Herc, but never like this. Dirty South Improv, a troupe with roots in North Carolina, introduces Del Close to Doug E. Fresh with a long-form set accompanied by human beat boxers. The cast executes some of the most flawless support we've seen in eons: A rap begins about nerds hanging out, and one beat boxer is quick to bust out a rap about his super-fly pocket protector and an eight-sided die. The cast is aces, but pay special attention to Josh Breit, Neal Dandade and Rance Rizzutto; they flow like you wouldn't believe.
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    Fridays midnight .


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            • 40411 Danielle Fri, Sep 12, at 07:09pm
              Great ensemble. Hilarious raps and improv.

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            • 40241 Sam Fri, Sep 12, at 01:00pm
              The Beatbox is a hilarious and high energy show that simply should not be missed.

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            • 37141 Mel Sun, Aug 31, at 09:50pm  
              fun 100th show thing. the 40s were a nice touch. well done.

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            • 33961 Billy W Wed, Aug 20, at 04:30pm  
              Pretty enjoyable, although I thought there should be more rapping.

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            • 23931 Stacy H Mon, Jul 21, at 10:59am
              It was pretty funny, but not dirty like the Hot Karl. I was laughing at the skit where the 2 guys were playing tennis in a garage.

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            • 22421 Alex Wed, Jul 16, at 08:32pm
              You guys ROCK! It was well worth the trip to Chi-Town from Texas to see you guys!

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            • 22411 Raen Tate Wed, Jul 16, at 08:30pm  
              Funny improv done in rap style. I laughed till my sides ached. Not family friendly. Definately tipsy friendly. Drinks there are good, and the performers really give it their all.

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            • 22321 Andrew Wed, Jul 16, at 05:36pm  
              Absolutely amazing show, and a great way to spend an evening. Props to the cast and beatninja!

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            • 22311 PT Wed, Jul 16, at 05:33pm  
              Seeing is believing, and believing is seeing...or something like that. The comedy is A class and the freestyling is catchy and funny as H, E, double hockey sticks. You think your seeing a regular improv show, but you're not. You think you're seeing a regular freestyle tournament, but you'd be wrong. The Beatbox is hot, try it, why not? Once you pop you can't stop!

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            • 22151 Eef Wed, Jul 16, at 01:18pm  
              I was blown away by their creativity and speed. Despite having to juggle several storylines around while making up the most awesome, rhyming lyrics, they never lost track and it all came together in the end. Awesome! Go see it!

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            • 22081 Zoe Wed, Jul 16, at 11:19am  
              You have to go see this show. It's one of the most fun shows I've seen, with the improv dudes fast and fresh. Highly recommended and a must see if you're in Chicago!

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            • 22051 Scott Wed, Jul 16, at 09:27am  
              These guys are lightning quick and super funny. Much more than just throwing some freestyle into a standard improv show - the Beatbox really incorporates hop hop into every aspect of the performance. I have never been disappointed by one of their shows. Check it out.

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            • 22011 Jade Wed, Jul 16, at 09:06am  
              See this show! I expected mediocre improv w/ a mediocre rap gimmick. Nope! The Beat Box was smart, fast and funny and the freestyle rap made my head spin. The Comedy Sports theater is awesome. Great show and a great place to see a show. Get into it!

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            • 21941 Big D Wed, Jul 16, at 06:28am  
              This show is crazy, they got mad skills. Got one dude named Dave R or something and that guy is hilarious. They got this one cat who just does the beats and drops them like ear drops.

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            • 21801 Dave Tue, Jul 15, at 05:13pm  
              Unique show. I laughed a lot. The characters are big and fun.

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            • 21581 Kris Tue, Jul 15, at 08:09am  
              This is a really fun show!

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            • 21511 James Williams Tue, Jul 15, at 12:29am  
              These guys and gals are totally dope! Go see this show!

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            • 21451 Zoey Mon, Jul 14, at 08:40pm
              Totally one of the funniest, hippest, baddest times you can have with improv! I caught myself trying to do a little beat on the way home in the car and all the next day! The characters they created were HYSTERICAL and my friend laughed so hard she almost wet herself. If that isn't money well spent I don't know what is!!

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            • 21441 Wrigley Mon, Jul 14, at 08:38pm
              I didn't think I would like this show, because I wouldn't say I'm "into" beatboxing, but I laughed so hard and didn't feel left out or behind because I'm not an expert. The group was totally entertaining and engaging from the beginning. I will definitely go back.

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            • 21431 Lisa Mon, Jul 14, at 08:36pm
              I absolutely LOVED this show. They had so much energy and talent it was amazing. I recommend it to everyone I know who likes music or comedy - which is everybody, right?

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            • 21401 dave Mon, Jul 14, at 08:02pm  
              fun time

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            • 21391 Mac Race Mon, Jul 14, at 06:20pm  
              Me and my friends loved it! It looked real hard.

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            • 21311 Jaime Mon, Jul 14, at 03:24pm  
              Love love love this show! Really a great way to spend a Friday night. The improv is great and and the rap skills awesome! It's improv - so you can keep seeing it week after week - always a different show ... also, sometimes they give out a free chipotle burrito coupon to audience members that offer suggestions for the show.

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            • 21211 Wes Mon, Jul 14, at 12:36pm  
              was there to see "The Beatbox" a couple of weekends ago. Was truly one of the better times I've had at a show this year. Funny, quick, and smart. Was truly surprised at the rapping part of it. I thought they'd be ok at that part. I did not expect that they would be awesome!

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            • 21161 Peter Mon, Jul 14, at 11:55am  
              This show is consistently entertaining, smart, quick paced, clever, and most of all hilarious. I've seen it several times and I highly recommend it.

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            • 21151 John Mon, Jul 14, at 11:52am  
              These guys are some of the best around. Their beats defy gravity.

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            • 21141 rene Mon, Jul 14, at 11:43am  
              Fun show. Funny scenes with hiphop.

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