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Robert Schimmel. Metro's Club of the Week The Improv 62 S. Second St., San Jose; 408.280.7475; www.improv.com By Todd Inoue Hours: Thu 8pm; Fri 8 and 10pm; Sat 7 and 9pm; Sun 7pm Ambience: Renovated theater, all upscale and gussied up Amenities: Big-time headline comedy, dinner menu with priority seating THE IMPROV has exceeded all expectations, performing to sellout crowds--and for good reason. It's a beautiful space with great sight lines, and it is always stocked with A-list talent. It also came to Silicon Valley when people needed comic relief from the economic downturn and the war. I've been a bunch of times and have a couple of observations. It seems that every comedian who has stepped on the Improv stage has made a joke about the light rail tracks across the street and the low-flying airplanes that shoot overhead. I do wish the Improv would get rid of that obnoxious "don't be obnoxious" audience etiquette video that precedes every show. And I actually prefer the upstairs seating over the downstairs. It's a couple bucks cheaper; nobody's head gets in the way; you can pretty much sit wherever you want; and service is always brisk. September and October are shaping up to be one of those great booking runs for the San Jose comedy club. Look for upcoming appearances by Jay Mohr, Richard Lewis, Jake Johannsen, Robert Schimmel and Bobby Slayton--all supreme talents. Aug 28-31: Paul Rodriguez Sep 10: Don McMillan Sep 11-14: Jay Mohr Sep 18-21: Richard Lewis Sep 25-28: Jake Johannsen Oct 2-5: Robert Schimmel Oct 9-12: Bobby Slayton Oct 16-19: Gabriel Iglesias Send a letter to the editor about this story to letters@metronews.com. [ Silicon Valley | Metroactive Home | Archives ]