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The inaugural Crown Comedy show was a hit, so we're coming back for more. Our special Valentine's Day lineup includes comedians we love: Maggie Ednie, Cameron Esposito, Mike Lebovitz, Joe McAdam and Jeff Steinbrunner. Hosted by America's sweetheart, Natalie Jose. Free cookies and cakes!...

THE RED BAR COMEDY CLUB - 2 FOR 1 TICKETS! THE RED BAR COMEDY CLUB at ONTOURAGE 157 W. ONTARIO ST. Chicago, IL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH - 9PM (2 for 1 tickets - Friday only) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH - 8PM & 10PM GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! http://redbarcomedy.com/

NogginLabs, Inc, is an e-learning company, and is holding auditions for an online training course that is being developed for internal use for a client. Auditions will be held at NogginLabs on January 28. This paid opportunity is open to non-union talent and provides a variety of roles for male...

Who else is going to be there at the Congress Theater?

ComedySportz Term 1 classes begin THIS SUNDAY! Don’t worry, it’s not too late to register. We’ve still got limited space available in the following classes: CSz 101 Fundamentals of Improv Sundays 3-5:50pm (beginning 1/16) Instructor: Nick Semar Saturdays 3-5:50pm (beginning 1/22)...

Hey, gang! Just wanted to let everyone know that tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan 11th) at Darkroom (2210 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL), I'll be hosting a free show featuring some of my favorite comics in Chicago. The show starts at 8:30, and is immediately followed by an Open Mic. Reps from Old...

I am headlining. Please come!

Hope nobody cares that I'm posting this in the Chicago forum. Uh, how can I make this vaguely associated with show plugs and recaps... Want to see me perform? Then help me get this TV out of my house! I'm sitting around not doing local shows because it's stressing me out! Craigslist won't bite and...

Lola Balatro is in the neck of your sack next week. Tuesday 1/11 at Chicago Underground Comedy 9:30 p.m. Beat Kitchen Thursday 1/13 9:30 p.m. Chicago Sketchfest at Stage773 with Mike and Duane http://www.lolabalatro.com

In the first show of the new year, we have yet another great lineup: Mike Lebovitz hosts Steve Byrne Ryan Dalton Marty DeRosa Drew Michael Michael Palascak That's right, Steve Byrne will be headlining the show! He's on Comedy Central and shit. He also starred in the documentary "13 or...

THE RED BAR COMEDY CLUB - FRI. JAN. 7TH & SAT. JAN. 8TH THE RED BAR COMEDY CLUB at ONTOURAGE157 W. ONTARIO ST. CHICAGO, IL 60654 FRIDAY, JANUARY 7TH - 10PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 8TH - 8PM & 10PM GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! http://redbarcomedy.com/

Hey guys. I will be performing at Comedians You Should Know this Wednesday, January 5th at 9:00 PM. The lineup is insane: Mike Lebovitz hosts Steve Byrne Ryan Dalton Marty DeRosa Drew Michael Michael Palascak DETAILS:

THE RED BAR COMEDY CLUB CELEBRATES ITS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Roast of owners Mike & Kyle set for January 14th Chicago, IL - The Red Bar Comedy Club, the DIY comedy club that could, celebrates its one year anniversary in January, after a year of sold out shows featuring the best stand-up comics...

New Year's day, at The ComedySportz Theatre (929 W. Belmont Ave.), host Jamie Campbell presents an evening of laughs featuring 20 of Chicago's top stand-up comics. Come any time between 7 and 11pm on New Year's Day and pay only $10 for the entire evening. Also, in the spirit of the holiday,...

At Zanies Vernon Hills tonight at 8pm http://vernonhills.zanies.com/news.php?NewsSection=Hannibal Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3263545

Can any Chicago comedy aficionados recommend a quality show between roughly December 16 and 23? Living out here in northern Indiana, its a bit of a live comedy wasteland. Have a buddy coming into town and talked about going into Chicago to see something, but I'm not all that well versed with...

why yes, i am going http://www.maynestage.com/events.aspx?_view=all&_max=40

Tig Notaro and her comedian friends are coming to your town! If you’d be interested in hosting a live comedy show at your house, please post a video submission on our Facebook page telling us why it should be you, where you live and how you would present the show. From stage, lighting,...

<center><img src="http://showbeast.net/wp-content/uploads/whamcitycomedytourdrawing.jpg" width="540" height="720"></center> -- The Wham City Comedy tour is coming to your town. CHICAGO'S DATE: This Sunday, 11/14 at Hideout. 9PM, $10 FEAT. Dan Deacon, Showbeast, and special guests...

Didn't even know there was comedy at the Congress theater, but I saw on Bil Dwyer's facebook today something about a show on January 7th. Led me to this article (http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/class-act-comedy/2010/10/comedy-at-the-congress-theater.html) that lists an upcoming Todd Barry show and...

Bound to be a great show. Gotta make it out. Tix not on sale yet, but you fucks are smart enough to find them when they are.

Greetings from ComedySportz! We're very excited to be partnering with Groupon to offer an incredible deal on your first class at ComedySportz! Today's side deal on Groupon allows you to take a class term at ComedySportz for just $75! That's six weeks of instruction from a member of our...

Hey AST! In June, myself and Joe Kwaczala (JKwac), will be debuting a brand new talk show at Second City. We just launched our site today and would love for you to check it out at http://thelateliveshow.tumblr.com Also, please sign the petition to help us achieve our goal to have Mr. T as our...

It's back! RL Stine & the LOTC gang are back to give you more MOOSEHUMPS in our annual Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Halloween play at the Holiday Club in Lakeview. Come help choose the adventure for Eugene, the biggest computer whiz in his whole middle school, and his trusty Tamagotchi...

Who's going? I'll be there at the early show. I cannot wait. May be in Chicago for a few days around that time too. Haven't spent much time there. Any recommendations for an open-miker to get stagetime or just take in the scene would be fantastic. Previously I've only been to the Lakeshore Theater...

<img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs601.snc4/58130_536323821286_68502306_31553276_246859_n.jpg"> Every Saturday night at midnight (technically Sunday morning) in Second City’s De Maat Theatre, C.J. Toledano is going to bring you the funniest, weirdest, sometimes nonsensical,...

Hey guys, I get to headline this show. It would be nice if more than just the abundant tourists showed up, since it's across the street from the Rock N' Roll McDonald's and all. Details here. Two shows tonight! Want a comp? I have a couple left for both shows. Let me know in a PM if you...

This is a comedy show that is five dollars. It's on Belmont and not all the way to Western. I will be there, and so will Kyle, and Beth Stelling, and Dan Telfer, and others, and it will be fun, and the dark haired bartender guy downstairs is cool and will listen to you (and by you I mean me)...

100 Proof Comedy has a super-hot lineup this week! Robert Buscemi is in town visiting from L.A., performing with a group of Chicago favorites! Don't miss what Centerstage Chicago calls a "MUST SEE!" Chicago's best stand-up comics, plus a full-service bar! Show starts at 8pm. Afterwards,...

Hey guys, 100 Proof Comedy is looking for people to help out with various aspects of the show. We don't have the budget to pay anyone, but it's a great experience in putting up a show in a phenomenal theatre. You'll get to work with many of Chicago's best comics, and be a part of something...

This is bound to be a great, great show. Junior Stopka opening for Kyle Kinane? Dreamy!! Get your tickets here, fools. 13 dollars??? Be there or be square!

Hey Chicago people. Go see James at the Kinetic Playground. He's fucking hilarious. And who knows when he'll be back. This is your chance, so don't blow it. Hey ChuC/CYSK/Bootleg/Cole's/YSB/Entertaining Julia scenesters, I expect to hear that all of you went to see it when I'm back in town. ...

100 Proof Comedy had an epic opening last week, and we're back for more. Centerstage Chicago called us a "MUST SEE!" Chicago's best stand-up comics, plus a full-service bar! Show starts at 8pm. Afterwards, stick around for The Chaser, the open mic where the audience chooses one comic to be...

Saturday Sept. 25th Beat Kitchen 2100 W. Belmont. Doors open 8pm. http://www.beatkitchen.com/calendar.htm#0925 You're Welcome. http://www.lolabalatro.com

100 Proof Comedy (Showcase) and The Chaser (Open Mic) are coming to ComedySportz beginning on Monday, September 20th. Come for the showcase and stay for the open mic. This is a great room to see stand-up, and we've got some phenomenal lineups scheduled. Come for the showcase and stay for...

PROFESSIONAL AUDITIONS FOR COMEDYSPORTZ Fall 2010 The ComedySportz Theatre’s next round of auditions will be held 9/11-9/14. This audition is for our Professional Ensemble, Extended Company, Battle-prov, and a Fall run of Rec League. We are interested only in performers with previous improv...

SOLO COMEDY CLASS- THIS CLASS WILL HAVE A MAXIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE. Writing and performing solo comedy character scenes is a craft. Unlike standup comedy, it's easy to do because theater audiences are much more forgiving. Like standup comedy, it's extremely hard to do well. If you lack killer...

Hey ASTers, The Hundred Proof Comedy Hour is coming to ComedySportz on Monday nights beginning September 20th. This is going to be a great show that features Chicago's best comics. We're excited to boast a phenomenal opening night lineup featuring: -Prescott Tolk -Brendan McGowan -Chris...

ComedySportz is proud to announce our classes and instructors for Term 4 of 2010! Classes begin on September 16th and end on October 26th with a student show on the ComedySportz stage! Classes available are: Level 101 Intro to Improv Open to anyone interested in checking out the...

Come out for a night of stand up and sketch comedy at the debut show of Your Funniest Friends! Uploaded with ImageShack.us Featuring: Lane Pieschel (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Aspen Comedy Festival), Megan Gailey (Comedians You Should Know, Red Bar Comedy Club), Jeff Steinbrunner (Go Bananas...