The Backline Comedy Theatre

I recommend anyone to do improv! Start by seeing a show and you will instantly fall in love with the craft. The people here are an open minded amazing group and your life will change by signing up for a class or watching a show!

Back line is a nice place to be! I went there for the first time today & it's a good little venue, that's the perfect balance of cozy and fun. We watched Yer Mom's Comedy show. It was a great time! Our group had good laughs and a good time.

What a fun night out! A girl friend and I decided to check this place out when in town for a girls night out. We were surprised to find something like this in Omaha after having been to comedy clubs in Chicago/ NYC/etc. The building itself is a bit of a dive, but that's almost perfect for dirty comedy. It was cold in there as the heat didn't seem to be on in the front gathering space while waiting for the show and it would have been nice to have a hot drink during the show but apparently they only served cold alcohol. We attended the 8pm "new material" show. For just $7 we were surprised to have a lineup of about 7 comedies entertaining us for about 90 minutes. We will totally plan to come back, and I will be sure to recommend this to friends in Omaha looking for a fun night out.

Had a great night here with the Mrs, pre-COVID. Hope this place is able to remain open.Seating was good and close to stage. Beers and service was ok. The guys up front seemed a little disorganized. Would be nice while you are waiting in lobby of someone working warmed you up a bit before you go into stage area.

Great Improv and stand-up shows in a intimate theater that seats 42. Showcases Omaha's best performers! They have a great selection of beers and everything is super in-expensive -- you can see a show and have a PBR for $6. I have seen several shows here and never left disappointed! Check out their website for the most up to date shows as they change frequently. With only 42 seats the they sell out often so buy your tickets online to be sure you have one!

This was fun. Not the usual date night destination. We went to see The Sitcom & The Arena. I was amazed at these guys ability to come up with stuff on the fly, but they also make it funny and truly entertaining. Makes me wonder how I would perform if called upon to do so. Tickets are very inexpensive, and the beer selection is surprisingly good. Give this place a try.

The Backline is a fantastic place to dive into all-tings improv comedy. Not only do they offer five levels of improv classes (i.e. beginner to expert), they also host several shows a week, most of which are either free or just $5 to attend.I'm happy to see that Backline's move to downtown from their DIY space in Dundee has been successful so far. The new theater space is small and intimate -- basically a few dozen chairs surrounding a little black stage and backdrop. No, there aren't many bells and whistles, rather it's a place to showcase the hilarious on-the-spot creativity of a talented group of Omahans.But that's not to say everyone who performs here is local -- nay there are many notable improvisers and improv groups who continuously pass through here for workshops and shows, the most notable of which is the Omaha Improv Festival, an annual event set May 28-June 1 2014.And don't worry. They also sell beer.

The Backline has become such an important place to me. The people are talented, dedicated to and passionate about having fun -- and making sure you have fun too! A home to the best comedians in the Midwest & further, a staple to an incredibly talented community -- you have GOT to check out The Backline!Wednesday there is two free shows. Thursdays there is $5 improv shows (free Comedy Open Stage at 9:30pm 2nd&4th Thursdays. Friday & Saturday there are a huge variety of different shows for only $10 a show!GO CHECK IT OUT!

Probably one of the best times I've had I hate the people that complain about everything they spit in the face of true fun and that's all this place represents so if a fun time is what your looking for come here and and if you're a snowflake go melt on a sidewalk loser

Best place for comedy in the whole dang state. Seriously this place always has great comedy shows and even classes for folx trying to get into the comedy! Todd and Dylan run the place and they're very nice guys