CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Free tickets for Comedians Defying Gravity readers to one of the best shows in the city! Have you ever left a comedy show wanting more? Like you definitely laughed – a lot! But often, a set just makes me more intrigued. Who are these comedians really? What’s their actual life? […]

WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING for a funny Valentine – or anti-Valentine vibe – here are nearly forty ways to celebrate. Please confirm all details before leaving home! But first … CHICAGO COMEDY IN THE NEWS Joseph Jefferson Award nominations (non-equity) were announced this past week. They include Gwen La Roka for Mi Casa Es Tu Casa! […]

Please confirm all details! If you have a show to add, email me: temewring@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting Comedians Defying Gravity in 2023! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy New Year with as much happiness and as many laughs as a year can hold. Holiday Improv Brunch at Second City, 12:00 p.m. Steve Cochran’s NYE Comedy […]

Chaunté Wayans is at The Den Theatre this weekend. CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Mike Bridenstine’s spectacular new book The Perfect Amount of Wrong: The Rise of Alt Comedy on Chicago’s North Side is now available for pre-order (release date: September 25). Special Labor Day Announcement: Jamie Campbell is releasing his hit show Big Dad […]

Alingon Mitra/Photo courtesy of The Gersh Agency —————————— CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS: Second City announced the cast and crew of its upcoming e.tc. 47th Revue. Touring Company director Jeff Griggs will direct his first resident stage revue. The cast includes returning e.t.c. members Terrence Carey, Claudia Martinez, and Jordan Savusa. Joining them are Meghan Babbe, Leila Gorstein, and Tim Metzler. Tilliski Ramey returns as […]