The Backline Comedy Theatre

The Backline Comedy Theatre The Backline is the Omaha destination for live comedy shows, and one of the best training centers for comedy in the whole region.
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Plus we have a full bar full of delicious craft cocktails! The Backline is the Omaha destination for live comedy shows. Stand-up, improv, sketch shows -- we have them all. While we have comedy forms for every taste, we’re best known for our long-form improv. Twice a month, we even have both of our house Harold teams perform together. Our club also hosts a variety of local comedians and groups, all

ready to put on a show with lots of laughs. Inspired by the shows you’ve watched? Good thing we offer classes to teach you the skills and techniques you’ve seen on stage. That’s right, we have courses from beginner to advanced so you can live out your performance dreams.

Kristi McHugh is at The Backline tonight in Crowd Control for one heck of a fun variety comedy show! This show is always...
06/19/2026

Kristi McHugh is at The Backline tonight in Crowd Control for one heck of a fun variety comedy show! This show is always perfect for a crowd that's out of control, and we bought a bunch of baseball-themed party supplies for all the CWS fans tonight! (and non fans too!)

This Friday night, the Cards show the Destiny of these improvisers through a series of improv challenges! It's a fast-pa...
06/19/2026

This Friday night, the Cards show the Destiny of these improvisers through a series of improv challenges! It's a fast-paced comedy show that has a "deck" of a lot of audience participation! Hosted by Allison Westerdale and featuring Robyn Helwig Kate Wiig Ocho De La Rosa Ariel Adams Tori Smith Julia Delaney

The most recent Intro to Improv class had their very first show last night and crushed it! Basically a packed house on a...
06/19/2026

The most recent Intro to Improv class had their very first show last night and crushed it! Basically a packed house on a Wednesday night and so many laughs! They were nervous before it started but so excited and proud by the time it ended! We have a couple more Intro classes starting real soon if you want to try this yourself! (Plus a free workshop this Saturday at noon so you can try it for yourself!)

Improviseers are the new Arena Champs after defeating The Ghost Hunters. Their next Challengers are Bat Men on July 2nd,...
06/18/2026

Improviseers are the new Arena Champs after defeating The Ghost Hunters. Their next Challengers are Bat Men on July 2nd, be sure to check it out!

Looks like the Open Mic tonight is going to be packed, thanks to CWS! Folks from both out of town and here in Omaha sign...
06/17/2026

Looks like the Open Mic tonight is going to be packed, thanks to CWS! Folks from both out of town and here in Omaha signed up in groups of 10 and 20 people coming tonight. In addition to the turnout we get each week, that means we'll likely be standing room. Show up early to get a good seat, but even if you have to stand for a bit, some folks tend to start clearing out after about an hour.

Let's party and have some fun!

06/16/2026

Did you know this building's design was inspired by CWS? It's a baseball bat with 2 balls

Jam Town last week was an absolute blast! 26 improvisers jammed as duos and each one was a blast with a few so good they...
06/16/2026

Jam Town last week was an absolute blast! 26 improvisers jammed as duos and each one was a blast with a few so good they might be remembered forever! Check out this improv jam every 2nd Thursdays and join the fun! (Also jams can happen any random Thursday if we have enough after shows to throw together an impromptu jam!)

For the next 24 hours, we're running a Buy A Class/Gift A Class offer! Purchase any of our classes by tomorrow at 5pm an...
06/15/2026

For the next 24 hours, we're running a Buy A Class/Gift A Class offer! Purchase any of our classes by tomorrow at 5pm and get a FREE Intro to Improv class to hand out to a friend, (or just donate to someone random who wants to take it but can't afford it.)

BONUS TIPS -
*Buy a Bundle and get that number of bonus classes! Buy 3/Gift 3 - Unlimited Year and Lifetime Bundles are limited to 5 per year. (use BUNDLE2026 for 15% off)
*Buy the Gift a Class option if you want to take advantage of this offer but won't be signing up for any classes currently and want to save it for later
*If you were thinking of signing up, this let's you add a friend for free

Visit our website to purchase any classes. We'll email about your free class(es.) The FREE Classes are all Intro to Improv Classes. We have 2 Intro to Improv classes starting soon and a current class has their 1st show this Wed at 6:30pm- come join us for a packed house!

Congrats to Paul Lombardo on winning last night's Mic Drop, and great job to everyone else who competed! Check out the n...
06/14/2026

Congrats to Paul Lombardo on winning last night's Mic Drop, and great job to everyone else who competed! Check out the next one every 2nd Saturday at 9:30pm!

Address

1618 Harney Street
Omaha, NE
68102

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30pm - 10:15pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 9:45pm
Friday 6:30pm - 11:55pm
Saturday 6:30pm - 11:30pm

Telephone

+14027207670

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