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Ali Clayton’s Midwest tour takes her to Lincoln Lodge this weekend CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Last Friday, the Washington Post wrote about Megan Stalter. The in-depth feature article talks about Megan’s time in Chicago, her standout performance in the Max hit series Hacks and her starring role in Cora Bora, a feature film opening […]

Beth Stelling is at The Den Theatre this Thursday. CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS John Mulaney was front and center at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in Los Angeles last Wednesday night. It was an encore showing of the fifth episode of Everybody’s in L.A., the show he created for this year’s Netflix is

CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Lil Rel Howery is one of the stars of Harold and the Purple Crayon, the movie based on the classic children’s book. The Sony Pictures production is in theaters on August 2. Lil Rel plays an illustrated moose who comes to life and accompanies Harold into the real world. You

CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Paul Farahvar‘s new special Middle Western, Middle Eastern has over 10,000 views just two weeks after its release. Ali Clayton releases her debut comedy album Country Queer on May 31. “Recorded in Milwaukee, this album tells her story as a member of a very Southern family from rural North Carolina, a special ed kid,

Sammy Obeid is at The Den this week. CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS A new Paul Farahvar special is always reason to celebrate. On April 26, Helium Comedy Studio’s will release Paul’s latest, Middle Western, Middle Eastern. Paul is a lawyer-turned-comedian and popular nationally touring headliner. He is the creator of original hit productions like

CCHICACGO COMEDIANS ON LATE NIGHT CHICAGO COMEDIANS ON LATE NIGHT After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson: Monday: Matt Braunger Tuesday: Kyle Kinane Wednesday: Dewayne Perkins Friday: Lauren Lapkus (rerun) Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday: Cecily Strong CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS I was excited to share a Chicago comedian quoted in a major news

CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Paul Farahvar appeared on Fox 32 to talk about life in comedy and his upcoming shows at Zanies on April 2. Kellye Howard appeared on ABC 7 Chicago and WGN to talk about next Sunday’s ‘M’ES’S’ing Around Comedy at the Laugh Factory. The show will benefit Multiple Sclerosis Research and

Cat Cohen is at The Den Theatre this week CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Orly K.G. and Colleen Brennan appeared on WGN News Chicago Spotlight on March 4 to talk about the Bad Irish Momz of Comedy St. Patrick’s Day performance. The show completely sold out. Follow the Bad Momz in Instagram and Facebook, and

CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Kyle Kinane’s new special Dirt Nap is out today on 800 Pound Gorilla. Directed by Chicagoan Bobcat Goldthwait. Cathryn Michon (Second City Chicago) and W. Bruce Cameron are the powerhouse couple behind the Dog’s Purpose books and films which honor dogs’ transcendent presence in our lives. Now for a limited

Michael Blaustein is at The Den this week CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Orly K.G. and Colleen Brennan appeared on Fox32 News to talk about the Bad Irish Momz of Comedy St. Patrick’s Day Show on March 9 at Chief O’Neill’s TICKETS HERE. This world urgently needs a full length comedy special on a major

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!