Please confirm all details before leaving home in case something’s changed! Shows to add? Please email me at temewring@gmail.com. Wishing you laughter every day! This list’s goal is to help make that happen with events for every day of the year. I add frequently, so check back. Infinite thanks always to the Chicago comedy community […]
BREAKING NEWS: iO will re-open this fall! Sign up for updates. iO’s inaugural online classes begin this month. Details here. CHICAGO COMMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Tim Barnes’ new animated series Maurice on Mars is now airing on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel. Tim is Maurice. Dwayne Kennedy and Sean White also voice characters. Plus, Tim recorded […]
CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS: Second City announced its first artistic advisory board in its 62-year history. Board members “will help guide The Second City’s creative direction and uphold the creative values of the institution.” Stephen Colbert will serve as Artistic Advisory Board Chair with board members Steve Carell, Dwayne Colbert, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, […]
As Geico’s spokesperson, John Lehr played the most highly evolved caveman in the history of humanity. He was known for his metrosexual style, sensitive nature, and pained response to the word “Neanderthal.” Business Insider called him one of the greatest, most recognizable brand icons of all time. After infusing the prehistoric spokesman with unforgettable personality, […]
I’ve always wanted to know how Christopher Piatt creates a once-in-a-lifetime show every single week. For over a decade, I’ve also been curious about the name of that show: Paper Machete. What does it mean? Does it mean that like paper, the show is essential to civilization, discourse and the arts? And like a machete, […]
TICKET ALERTS! May 26: John Lehr at Gateway Foundation Benefit at Chicago History Museum June 3-4: Kurt Braunohler at The Den Theatre June 11: Pat McGann at the Raue Center, Crystal Lake June 19: Gwen La Roka at Zanies Chicago June 24-25: Kyle Kinane at Chop Shop July 15-16: Rick Overton at The Comedy Shrine, […]
TICKET ALERTS: May 14: Neal Brennan added a day to his appearance at The Den Theatre after May 12-13 sold out. Tickets still available for May 14. May 26-28: Michelle Wolf at The Den Theatre. May 29: Vicki Quade presents the 29th Anniversary of Late Nite Catechism with a special performance and 29 tickets available […]
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