12 Angry Pigs
Moon Jumpers Ensemble presents 12 Angry Pigs: The Trial of The Big Bad Wolf!
50 Shades of Gay
Join Ike Avelli and his fabulous guests as they celebrate the 7th Anniversary of 50 Shades of Gay, with a night of comedy, music, drag, video sketches, audience participation and giveaways.
A Restoration Comedy
On the Spot Theatre Company brings their entertaining brand of comedic drama to the Athenaeum Center: A Restoration Comedy, the world premiere of a new contemporary play about mother/daughter art restorers and intrigue over an old painting.
ABDUCTION: A New Comedy Musical
Abduction tells the story of high school student body president Pippa Peterson whose social footing crumbles after she witnesses an alien abduction in her tiny suburban town of Pluto, Pennsylvania.
An Evening with Paula Poundstone
With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians.
Artist Descending A Staircase: A Radio Play
Artist Descending A Staircase, a story full of sparkling wit, heart-wrenching romance and modern art, begins with the mysterious death of one of three very old men, all artists and friends since their schooldays.
BestWorld
BestWorld: building the perfect theme park, one disaster at a time!
Blue Man Group
These performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else.
Boobs and Bingo at The Newport Theater
Bingo, burlesque, magic and cocktail specials at this special event brought to you by Bingo Bitch, Card Kween and Juju Valentine.
BORN YESTERDAY
Billie Dawn accompanies an older, uncouth junkyard tycoon, Harry Brock, to Washington, where he intends to make crooked deals with government bigwigs. When Billie embarrasses him socially, Brock hires a journalist, who happens to be investigating shady political activities, to educate her.
By Land, By Air, By Wiig
By Land, By Air, By Wiig is show is all about travel, transportation, globalization, and the Earth upon which we trot. What a hoot! And only $8 to boot! Now with MORE WIIG!
Bye Bye Liver: Chicago’s Longest Running Comedy Drinking Game!
Bye Bye Liver is a fun, fast-paced sketch show set primarily in the fictional, “Franks Bar” and the Zanni world surrounding it.
Campaigns, Inc.
Based on the true story of Leone Baxter and Clem Whitaker, who formed the first political consulting firm in U.S. history, Campaigns, Inc. is a hysterical and jaw-dropping inside look at the underbelly of politics through the lens of two of the undeniable founders of “fake news.”.”
Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival
The Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival celebrates all that is the nerd comedy scene: stand-up, sketch, improv, burlesque, storytelling, musical acts, podcasts, panels, and so much more! And this year, we’re once again bringing it to you safely in your own home. Join us for one glorious weekend where everyone is welcome, and everyone is a nerd!
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We've compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today's biggest names and local comedians will deliver something for every taste and style of comedy. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve (may be standing room only). 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We've compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today's biggest names and local comedians will deliver something for every taste and style of comedy. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve (may be standing room only). 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We've compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today's biggest names and local comedians will deliver something for every taste and style of comedy. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve (may be standing room only). 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.
Chicago’s Best Standup (In-Person Standup Comedy Show) Tuesday – Thursday
Today's biggest names and local comedians will deliver something for every taste and style of comedy.
Chicago’s Best Standup at Laugh Factory Chicago
We have searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand up comedy imaginable. Week after week, these titans of comedy deliver the best local showcase in the city. Chicago's Best is never the same, it's never boring, and it's always hilarious. Come see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet!
Chicago’s Best Standup RETURNS to Laugh Factory Chicago!
Standup Comedy is Back at Laugh Factory! Limited tickets are available due to capacity limitations so purchase now!
Chicago’s Best Standup!
The absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in Chicago!
Cigarette Sandwich Power Hour
Cigarette Sandwich voted "Best online improv/sketch" show of 2020 by the Chicago Reader. “The best sketch comedians working in Chicago” by the Chicago Tribune.
CLUE
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu.
Creating ARThur
Creating ARThur is a fun, tender comedy about two estranged brothers trying to fulfill their older deceased brother's supposed wish to have one of his paintings displayed in an art museum. It explores truth, alternative facts, and doubling down, no matter what the consequences.
CSZN SQUARES
What happens when you put nine crazy characters in a giant tic-tac-toe board and try and get them to answer trivia questions? Chaos, pure chaos. Host Allie Vollmer does her best to reign in the madness every week, plus we are joined by two contestants who must navigate if the comedians are telling the truth or are full of pure nonsense - you’d be surprised how often they are actually right! New characters every week, new trivia, new laughs - if you loved a particularly similar game show from the ’80s and ’90s then you’ll love CSZN Squares.
Dad(dy)
Dad(dy): an earnest attempt at manifestation follows Timothy Bernard Felton on a comedic journey in which he struggles, fails, and struggles again to find his place as a father, husband, and lover.
Daniel Sloss: HUBRiS with Special Guest Kai Humphries
Daniel Sloss brings his HUBRiS tour to the Athenaeum!
Dick Clark’s Rocking All Hallow’s Eve Party and Show
Wear your Halloween best as we ring the Boo Year the right way—sipping delicious cocktails and hopefully NOT getting possessed by the spirits of disrespected broadcast legends.
Dick Wolf: Special IMPROV Unit
In the Criminal Justice System, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups. The police who investigate the crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. Dick Wolf Improv tells you their stories. **PROOF OF VACCINATION [...]
Drink Date Laugh!
Drink Date Laugh is a one-of-a-kind stand-up comedy showcase/game show at the Chicago Laugh Factory that engages the audience by exploring their dating history and love lives.