Thanks to a new book about the wildly creative alternative-comedy scene that gave birth to an explosion of stars and influential talent between 1996 and 2009, the Chicago scene is finally ge…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMGrowing up queer in a religious household in Missouri, Zach Noe Towers learned how to navigate living in two distinctly different worlds at once.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMPharoah will be bringing his potent mix of impersonations and vividly funny tales of his personal life to the stage of Chicago’s Den Theatre August 26 as he tapes a new hourlong special.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMAs a fan-favorite monthly panelist on the long-running comedic game show “Wait.. Wait…Don’t Tell Me!,” comedian Alonzo Bodden has been bringing some of the sharpest political jokes o…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMChicago’s longest-running long-form improv show features one of the city’s most beloved improv stars when T.J. Jagodowski takes the stage as the guest monologist for “The Armando Diaz …
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMDevon Walker's ridden a wave of success all the way to "Saturday Night Live." Walker will be bringing his comedy stylings to the stage at Zanies July 13-15.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMMaddy Smith has circled the world opening for superstar comic Bert Kreischer, but she takes center stage headlining at Zanies
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMChicago comedy favorite Jimmy Carrane presents a show that's been fifty-nine years in the making
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMComic Hari Kondabolu brings his unique point of view to life to his beloved Chicago audiences at the Den Theatre
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMEdwards owes his impressive comedy career to working at a drive-thru.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThe Lincoln Lodge’s “Latest and Greatest” show serves up a perfect mix of rising talents and veteran favorites
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMPat McGann may have started his stand-up career later than most, but he's on top now with two April 22 shows at the Chicago Theatre
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMCipha Sounds brings his New York energy to Zanies Chicago
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMYo was one of the earliest survivors of COVID, and the experience made him stronger than ever.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFlannery will be one of six comics taking the stage for the “Shamrock Shenanigans” show at the Den Theatre, as part of a lineup of Irish comics detailing their unique life experiences as…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFor most people, calling off a wedding is a tragic occasion. But for Hansen, it turned out to be the start of an entirely new phase of her comedy career.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMHashem has put her sharp joke writing skills to work currently on HBO’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls.”
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThe upcoming shows will feature his brand-new hour of material, which has a strong focus on life during the pandemic and all the changes it’s brought to society.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMIn addition to headlining as a stand-up, Gardenswartz has found success as a consulting producer and story editor on the Emmy-winning Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM“A big part of my act is trying to convince people to get along, love life and be very positive.”
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM“I just tried to make the audience have that same excitement that they have with magic, but using words and laughter.”
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMClark has learned to overcome tough crowds during a twenty-year stand-up career including appearances on “Conan,” “The Late Late Show” and “Premium Blend.”
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMSeveral of the area’s top comedy venues are open for business and staging some epic events that will help you bring in the new year in truly happy fashion.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMQuinn is hitting the Den Theatre as part of the national tour with his latest show, “The Last Best Hope.”
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMIn the highly competitive world of show business, it can be hard to find true friends. But comic Chris Franjola was one of the lucky ones, becoming best buddies with rising star Chelsea Hand…
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM“The shows are so competitive and physical that they’re as close to sports as you can get with improv.”
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMThe longtime Chicago favorite is heading back into town to perform Thanksgiving weekend at Zanies, the club that gave him his first big breaks.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMList's influences and favorites include a who’s who of 1980s comedy legends.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMLolli has managed to turn magic moments into a career in which he has written extensively for superstar Katt Williams and cult favorite Eddie Pepitone.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMFor a comic who got his start at the relatively late age of thirty-eight, Munk has made quite a splash in just over a decade on the national scene.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM"It’s not just about making people laugh, it’s about having high standards for yourself."
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