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!
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!
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. Time Out Chicago claims that Cigarette Sandwich’s Chicago SketchFest appearances have “you peeing your pants in laughter.”
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.
Daniel Sloss: HUBRiS with Special Guest Kai Humphries
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, began writing and performing stand-up in 2007, at the age of 17, and now tours non-stop throughout North America, the U.K., Ireland, Australasia, Asia, and 30 European countries. Presenting a new live [...]
First-Timers Club – Improv Workshop (Ages 11-13)
Improv workshop for youth ages 11-13. Play improv games like the ones on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", explore fun characters, and build stories as a group.
First-Timers Club – Improv Workshop (Ages 14-18)
Improv workshop for youth ages 14-18. Play improv games like the ones on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", explore fun characters, and build stories as a group.
First-Timers Club – Improv Workshop (Ages 4-7)
Introduction to improv for the little ones. This short workshop will help them explore their curiosity and imagination through improv games, while having a ton of fun!
First-Timers Club – Improv Workshop (Ages 8-10)
Workshop for youth ages 8-10. Promoting engagement through improv, curiosity, and play!
Flaws You Can Eat
Through the lens of absurdity and food, the comedy collective BADDIE takes the word ego to a new level.
Green Show Live
Watch as Chicago’s best perform comedy, drag, music, and more LIVE in front of one GINORMOUS green screen on the iconic Annoyance Mainstage. Producers: Andy Rowell, Ashley The fun starts at 8 PM Buy tickets now: https://annoyancetheatre.thundertix.com/events/188384/performances
Hot Clown Sex: The Second Coming
A variety show created entirely by clowns that explores the awkward, messy, and hilarious parts of sex and love.
I’m Going to K*ll You Jimmy Fallon
LIVE STAGED READING OF NEW COMEDY~!
Improv at Home
Webinar for parents and caregivers. Fostering engagement, curiosity, and play through improv!
Improv in the Classroom
Webinar for educators. Promoting community and engagement through improv, curiosity, and play! Suggested Donation: $15
JIMMY SHOWS YOU AND YOUR IDIOT FRIENDS HOW TO COOK
Jimmy Pennington, Annoyance ensemble member and teacher, along with friends in exotic locales like *Los Angeles* and *Oak Park*, show your stupid ass how to correctly apply reasonable levels of heat, seasonings, oils and herbs to foods because you are [...]
JIMMY TEACHES YOU AND YOUR IDIOT FRIENDS HOW TO COOK
REAL COMEDY. REAL COOKING.
Late Night Laughs!
Calling all-night-owls, Late Night Laughs is comedy the way it was meant to be seen. Friday at 11:30 pm, we put together the week's best lineup of Chicago's top comedians. Intimate crowds, great drinks, and spectacular standup comedy make this the show you have to see. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)
Laugh Factory Open Mic Night
Come see the next big star on the World Famous Laugh Factory stage!
Laugh Factory Valentine’s Comedy Experience
Laugh Factory Chicago presents a virtual standup comedy experience streamed live from our legendary stage! Laugh Factory presents an interactive comedy show featuring some of Chicago's best standup comedians.