Comedy

Skits, sketches, stand-up and laughs in Chicago.

After a hit-and-miss monologue, the crowd cheers a tribute to behind-the-scenes crew members as well as a rousing Ryan Gosling performance and a naked John Cena.
Lyric Opera’s ‘Aida,’ a dance version of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and a Juanes concert are among the highlights of the week ahead.
The festival, known as the largest international comedy event of its kind, began in 1983. For a time, there was a local version held annually in Chicago.
Lewis retired from stand-up last year after a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
The Shindellas in concert, ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ the stage musical, and three world premieres at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago are among the highlights in the week ahead.
Author died in 2023 but former research assistant completed the 384-page ‘Carson the Magnificent.’
A prison sentence turned the former drug dealer into a master storyteller who now releases specials and packs theaters.
As the awards show emerges from scandal, comedian aims to keep things low-key during Sunday broadcast.
A gifted onstage improviser, Greene was revered by his peers and live audiences as one of the greatest stand-up acts of his generation.
The comedian, who is currently filming season three of the hit ABC sitcom, will take a break to perform Dec. 29-31 at Zanies Comedy Club.
Former Second City actor played a Santa Claus impersonator in the 1990 holiday classic.
End the year in style with dance beats, comedy or a night of musical nostalgia.
Contract bargaining with the Chicago comedy theater has dragged on for more than two years.
Formerly ‘cutthroat’ castmates now perform together in ‘a gentler, kinder way,’ says group member Michael Ian Black.
Rob Reiner, his longtime friend, draws out great stories in ‘Defending My Life.’
A Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan teamup, a stage version of ‘Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas’ and a Kesha concert are among the upcoming entertainment highlights.
Talented actors at e.t.c. Theater seem very much in control of their wacky premises
She’ll host ‘After Midnight,’ based on Comedy Central’s old comedy game show ‘@midnight.’
‘Gutfeld!’ favorite, coming to Chicago for the 312 Comedy Festival, says his stand-up material ‘prioritizes laughs over politics.’