Boom Chicago: The Dutch Improv Venue that Launched American Comedy Legends Boom Chicago in Amsterdam has been a launching pad for some of America's most iconic comedians.
Founded in 1993 by a group of expat comedians, including Paul Burchill, the venue quickly became a hub for emerging talent from both sides of the Atlantic.
The Rise of Improv Comedy in the Netherlands Improv comedy has its roots in the US vaudeville circuit of the 1920s.