The World Famous Laugh Factory has live stand up comedy 5 nights a week from Chicago's Lakeview at Broadway and Belmont in the former Lakeshore Theatre. Tickets: http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs/chicago http://www.twitter.com/chilaughfactory http://www.instagram.com/chilaughfactory http://www.youtube.com/laughfactory http://4sq.com/l6wmfb Open Mic is every Wednesday at 6:30pm and is hosted by Pat Tomasulo. Sign-ups are at 6pm the night of the show. Performers get 3 minutes of clean, G-rated material only! More information: http://www.laughfactory.com/open-mic
Newcity said "Recommended ... fast-paced, consistently positive show ... ComedySportz has clearly hit on a winning formula, proudly maintaining the title of longest-running short form improv comedy show in Chicago"! A high-energy format helmed by a referee and rocked by a keyboard player, the blue Downtown Chicago Bosses and the red team compete for laughter and applause, completely based on audience suggestions and willing volunteers, to create on-the-spot scenes, games and songs. Since 1987, ComedySportz is comedy for everyone, featuring a full service bar (no drink minimum!), group events, classes and creativity workshops, all just steps from the Belmont L stop.
The CIC Theater and Bar Chicago's Improv Comedy Improv, Sketch, and Theatricals Shows Wednesday Through Sunday!
Under the gun (or “UTG”) is a poker term that refers to the position to the immediate left of the big blind in flop games like Hold’em and Omaha. The under-the-gun player is the first to act before the flop. The term refers to the pressure that goes along with having to act before anyone else in the hand. Through improv, our ensemble players utilize that pressure to act first--to take risks--sometimes we flop, but other times the rewards of laughter are bountiful. Welcome to Under the Gun Theater. Please note, our space is not handicap accessible. Our theater is located on the second floor of the Link Hall building.
In the words of Frank Sinatra, "Chicago is my kind of town." And if you want to enjoy some quality stand-up comedy in this beautiful city, Rat Pack Comedy would be happy to oblige. With great drink specials, a fun environment and a stellar lineups of some of Chicago's funniest comedians, you'll have comedy under your skin. Just come by the esteemed Holiday Club at the corner of Sheridan Rd. and Irving Park Ave. every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 8pm and we'll make you feel so young! Producers: Danny Benavente, Kahlil Wilson and Conor Cawley Musical Accompaniment: Mike McCarthy Photography: Sarah Larson Bartender: Greg Rodgers
Find out about open mics, showcases, projects etc. Shows I am involved with Comedy behind bars Sundays at 7pm 630 signup MAGIC MIC OPEN MIC Tuesdays 8pm 745 signup Shark show Fridays 10pm The best medicine show Saturdays 10Pm Pilsen comedy project coming soon...
The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival (Chicago SketchFest) debuted in January, 2002 and lasted six weeks. Producer Brian Posen had originally intended to put up an original musical in that slot, but when the project fell through, he still wanted to keep his commitment to the Theatre Building Chicago. He called a few friends in the sketch community, and was met with overwhelming response. Over thirty Chicago sketch comedy groups participated in the first year, on very little notice. Subsequent SketchFest's were shorter in duration; now the festival runs over two weekends. Chicago SketchFest is the largest sketch comedy festival in the nation. The 2009 SketchFest featured more than 800 performers, representing over 100 groups, who performed over 120 shows. While the majority of Chicago SketchFest performers are from Chicago (which, after all, is the sketch comedy capital of America), troupes from Boston, L.A., New York, Portland, Seattle, Milwaukee, Austin, and Denver have also performed at Chicago SketchFest. In 2005, the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival went international for the first time, hosting groups from Toronto and Vancouver. Unlike its cousin improv, sketch comedy consists of scripted short, satirical scenes. Strong writing is an extremely important element in sketch comedy. For two weeks, the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival turns Stage 773 into a sketch comedy oasis, renting out the entire building and featuring simultaneous performances in all three theatres. Chicago SketchFest features panels of sketch comedy experts each year who educate and entertain participants and the public with stories and advice. Participants have included Second City 's Sheldon Patinkin, Anne Libera and Kelly Leonard, Late Night with Conan O'Brian writer Kevin Dorff, Groudlings founder Gary Austin, Mick Napier of the Annoyance, Saturday Night Live 's Tim Kazurinsky, Reno 911!'s Carlos Alazraqui and Cedric Yarbrough, The Comic Toolbox author John Vorhaus and Charna Halpern of ImprovOlympic. Chicago SketchFest experiments with sketch comedy under pressure. While most sketch shows take months of writing and rehearsing, the Chicago SketchFest tests its participants with OctaSketch: The Eight Hour Project . Octa-Sketch teams up performers from different sketch groups - and different cities – and sets them up with a seasoned sketch comedy director. Each group is given eight hours to create a brand-new 30 minute sketch show to be performed that evening. Every year Chicago SketchFest attendance has significantly increased, with over 10,000 audience members enjoying the performances at the 2005 event. As the word gets out further each year, we look forward to continuing our audience growth as we entertain Chicagoans during the harsh Chicago winter.
We're serving up Chicago's BEST comedians every LAST SUNDAY of the month at the infamous Schubas Tavern!! Come see acts from the top Comedy clubs, Comedy Central, late night talk shows, HBO, and more. You never know who'll stop by! Afterwards, stick around for one of Chicago's best rock and roll acts, partying, dancing and djs! Ever thought something needed a "woman's touch?" WE'VE GOT THIS. We are: MEREDITH KACHEL HEIDI BUTLER ALI CLAYTON LAINIE LENERTZ DEANNA ORTIZ Follow us on Twitter @HooHacomedy and individually @MeredithKachel @lainielenertz @ThisisheidiB @ACountryClayton @deanna_nicole92 xoxo
August 11-14, 2016 at Stage 773 Producers: Aaron J. Amendola & Cody Melcher Technical Director: John Craig Social Media Director: Chloe Gingold
Chigaygo is Laugh Factory Chicago's queer comedy showcase featuring the funniest gay and gay-friendly comics in Chicago and across the country. Join host Scott Duff for a night of FABULOUS and edgy comedy.
Hosted by Sarah Gallagher and Timmy Brochu. Sometimes one of us can't come. That stinks. The bartender Mike rules. It's really fun like for realzies.
Booking and all other inquiries can go to [email protected]! "Sunday Mass" is a variety show consisting of improv, music, stand-up, live theatre and more! Located at Blokes & Birds. $3 PBR Tall Boys $4 Jack Fire $4 Jameson Shots Sound Engineering provided by Kev Rokken: http://www.kevrokken.com/ $5 Suggested Donation!
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