Hitch*Cocktails
It starts with an audience suggestion then the players create a full length improvised thriller in the style of Alfred Hitchcock.
MINt: Music Improv Night
4 ensembles of improvisers, together for 4 months, doing weekly music improv sets.
Super Human
Described as a “splash zone of women,” Super Human prides itself on the team’s diverse personalities and playing styles, with an unmistakable focus on creating inclusive learning and performance spaces.
The Lincoln Lodge
The Lincoln Lodge is Chicago’s favorite stand up comedy show, now in its 19th year. Each week, the Lincoln Lodge features the best stand up comedy in Chicago, a hilarious variety act, and a Man on the Street segment.
The Blackout Diaries
The Blackout Diaries is a comedy show were standup comedians, plus 'regular' people (cops, firefighters, teachers, etc) tell true drinking stories. Then you, the audience, can ask questions.
Chuckle F*ckers
Improv, sketch, music, stand-up, and everything in between. New acts every two weeks.
The Holy Fuck Comedy Hour
See a collage of character studies, scenes, songs and maybe even some audience interaction, all written in a week by some of Chicago’s most accomplished comedians.
ComedySportz
ComedySportz is the longest-running, game-based, short form improv comedy show in the comedy capital of the world, perfect for all ages, offering comedy for everyone!
Matt Damon Improv
The cast of Matt Damon Improv is comprised of all women of color “slaying improv comedy,” sometimes featuring a special guest white male(Matt Damon) or female (Lena Dunham) improv comedy veteran.
The Perfect Walking Stick
Join Carly Strait on a walk through her very own coming of age story. She has finally found it… the Perfect Walking Stick.
Dick Wolf Improv
Every Saturday Dick Wolf Improv brings you a completely improvised episode of, executive producer Dick Wolf’s, Law & Order.
The Oddball Social Club
This sweet variety show is a mashup of improv with other art forms!
Improv at The Annoyance: Scamp
Scamp has got it all. Over thirty years combined improv experience? Check.
Five Presidents
AMERICAN BLUES THEATER'S CHICAGO REVIVAL By ensemble member Rick Cleveland Directed by ensemble member Marty Higginbotham There was only one day in history when all five of these U.S. Presidents were in the same room at the same time: the [...]
Improv at The Annoyance: True Crimes
What makes serial killers kill? What makes cult leaders lead cults? Why are so many conspiracies theorized?
College Night
College Night at the Annoyance Theatre is a weekly showcase of Chicago's cutest college improv and sketch teams.
Suited Up- a Sketch Show by SPLIFF
After two solid years of mass-producing bits and ragers in Chicago, the baddest roommates you know are sweaty, suited, and ready to get down to business. Let this group of tryhards work for your laughter in their ambitious return to sketch comedy.
ANARCHY: An Improvised Rock Opera
ANARCHY is a completely sung, completely improvised rock opera featuring Chicago's finest musical improvisers. Get ready to fight the power.
One Stvari (Those Things)
ONE STVARI, performed in Serbian, is a mixture of theatre, workshop, cabaret, monodrama, therapy, and presentation.
A Li’l Stand-Up Showcase
A 1 hr li’l Stand-Up Comedy Showcase hosted by Lilly Allison at The Annoyance in the li’l theater!!
Annoyance Open Mic
Come try your hand at some standup or solo performance or simply come to watch! Hosted by Lilly Allison.
Cigarette Sandwich
Cigarette Sandwich is finally taking the gloves off, showing you the mewling, betentacled stumps they call hands.
Double Feature Solo Shows
Daniel Karambelas and Trent Dozier each bring you 30 minutes of unique character work in this Double Feature Solo Showcase.
Double Feature Solo Shows
Daniel Karambelas and Trent Dozier each bring you 30 minutes of unique character work in this Double Feature Solo Showcase.
Nothings Wrong Time
It's our historic and record-setting 3rd edition of NOTHING'S WRONG TIME. .
Burlesque is Gore
Burlesque is More is happy to present their first-ever Halloween special ‘Burlesque Is Gore!’ These sexy, funny, body positive ladies are ready to spook and delight through comedic monologues and neo-classic burlesque. Please join us Friday’s at 8pm at The Annoyance theatre and see these salacious witches as they fright and excite you. Burlesque is More is an 18 and over show. Valid ID is required. Any persons under the age of 18 wishing to watch Burlesque is More must be accompanied by their legal guardian throughout their visit. By entering this site and purchasing tickets to one of our performances you agree that all members of your party are over the age of 18 or that they will be accompanied by their legal guardian who approves of them seeing burlesque content. Absolutely all tickets purchased are non-refundable.
I Know What You Did Last Splatter
Something witchy this way comes, as the sequel to Splatter Theater picks up seven years after The Mayfield Massacre.
Improv at The Annoyance: Dick Wolf Improv (WEDNESDAYS)
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.
Who Killed Joan Crawford?
At a birthday party, five men dressed as Joan Crawford begin drinking and dishing, dark secrets emerge, and soon there’s one Joan less... and then another...
We Took Edibles An Hour Ago
We Took Edibles an Hour Ago is an improvised, THC induced thrill ride featuring Tommy Karner and Matt Castellvi.