Chicago Comedy Examiner

New Year's Comedy Shows

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:11:33 -0700

It's just minutes until 2010. Do you have your New Years Eve plans in order? iO CHICAGO- NEW YEAR'S EVE: Last Minute Tickets Available! Count down with comedy. There are still some seats available for our New ...

Chicago Comedy Examiner to Host SNL Panel Discussion at Second City

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:22:37 -0700

Happy 50th Birthday, Second City!I've been asked to host The Saturday Night Live Panel Discussion at Second City. The event is part of Second City's 50th Anniversary celebration. Here are the deets:2:30pm:PANEL DISCUSSION: "Saturday Night Live&q...

TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi in 'Trust Us, This is All Made Up' at The Gene Siskel Film Center

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:44:58 -0700

Trust Us, This is All Made Up.Alex Karpovsky’s feature-length documentary Trust Us, This Is All Made Up, starring the masters of long-form improv and Chicago locals TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, is premiering at Chicago’s Gene Siskel ...

5 Awesome bits of Second City news

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:14:33 -0700

Learn all Second City's secrets...1. Mike Thomas debuted his new book, The Second City Unscripted: Revolution and Revelation at the World-Famous Comedy Theater, a comprehensive oral history of the legendary comedy venue that launched the careers of l...

5 Questions with Bo Burnham: The Examiner Exclusive Interview

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:04:24 -0700

5 Questions with Bo Burnham: The Examiner Exclusive InterviewI should have clarified with Bo's publicist that I was free to interview Bo at 1pm Central not Eastern, so I was not set up to record our interview to post, like I did with Lisa Lampanelli,...

The 9th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival is gearing up to be the world's largest

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:47:44 -0700

THE 9TH ANNUAL CHICAGO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVALTHE NATION'S HOTTEST SKETCH GROUPS JOIN THE BEST OF CHICAGO FOR THE LARGEST "SKETCHFEST" IN THE WORLDJANUARY 7 - 17, 2010 @ THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGOChicago Sketch Comedy Festival returns for its ...

'Shootin' The Sh*t with EJ and TJ closes 11/20 at The Annoyance

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:27:38 -0700

EJ + TJ @ Annoyance = Sh*t ShotShootin' It With EJ and TJThe Annoyance is proud to present the improv show “Shootin' The Sh*t with EJ and TJ” the first three Fridays in November at 8 PM.Featuring powerhouse improvisers TJ Jagodowski , EJ...

5 Christmas Comedy Shows

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:18:05 -0700

I'm dreaming of a blood red Christmas at The Annoyance! Why not see a show so you don't actually have to talk to your family!?HIGH FIVE!Here are 5 worth braving the cold for:1.THERE'S NOEL IN CHANUKAH!Two weekends: Dec. 4-5 & 18-19, 2009Fridays ...

Mel Brooks' 'Young Frankenstein' opens at The Cadillac Palace 11/3

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:49:01 -0700

There wolf, there castle, and there's hoping this is the next 'Producers'

Tickets Are On Sale Now!

The show will run 11/3 - 12/13 at the Cadillac Palace.

Now you know what to get me for Christmas,

For more info: look at Ticketmaster.

'Big Lovely Bingo' returns to The Annoyance

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:43:58 -0700

Dick O'Day + 1,2,3 F*g! = Big Lovely BingoAlmost all of the ornaments on my Christmas tree were won over years of Bingo at The Annoyance. I've walked with a Jesus on The Half Shell, "Mr. T on T" Bio, and a lot of Gay porn. A lot. I thrilled...

Comedy.com picks Chicago's top 20 standups and gets most of them right

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:19:57 -0700

Comedy.com took its own poll of Chicago’s comics, bookers, and writers who have covered the scene for their thoughts on the matter. Who are the 20 funniest stand-ups in Chicago?Highlights include Paul Thomas (20), Ricky Carmona (19), Michael Pa...

Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin at iO Chicago for free

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:51:52 -0700

Jeff Garlin! One night only at iO on 11/5. Well, practically for free. The show will actually cost you $10 but that is a steal to see the former Chicago roommate of Conan O'Brien and Second City Alum.Here's the deets:iO Presents Jeff Garlin in COMBO...

Chicago Comedy Examiner Rachael Mason has a baby

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:09:38 -0700

Rachael and Tosh get some much needed shut eye,I bet you've been wondering why its been so long since I've posted. I bet you've even said to yourself, "Where are those amazing interviews, insider reports, and excellent comedy show recommendation...

5 Questions for renerdissance man Chris Hardwick: The exclusive Chicago Comedy Examiner interview

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:42:28 -0700

Mmmm Web Soup... tastes like nerd. See Hardwick at the LST 10/3.High Five. What a coup?! Nerdist Chris Hardwick phoned us up to talk about his October 3rd show 'Nice Tweets' at The Lakshore Theater. Excelsior. I guess over 1 milli...

Can't miss lineup tonight at Chicago Underground Comedy

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:09:55 -0700

Stelling, Buscemi, Tolk, and more tonight!Got this from our lovers at Chicago Underground Comedy:(The lineup tonight showcases some of our personal favorites. Go.) Tonight - Tuesday, September 29 at Chicago Underground Comedy! Happy chilly ...

The Chicago Comedy Examiner interviews Marc Maron about 'Scorching The Earth'

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:32:14 -0700

Marc Maron... like an "Iggy Pop Woody Allen"PunchlineMagazine.com is presenting 'Marc Maron: Scorching The Earth' at The Lakeshore Theater. It will be in house September 24th thought 26th. I will be there. I had the opportunity to speak wit...

5 New shows to see

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:40:10 -0700

Trick or Teets?! Yes, please!1. “The Union: A Very Civil War”, A Sketch Comedy Show By Married Couple Opens At Donny’s SkyboxThe Union, a sketch comedy group featuring real life married couple Corey Rittmaster and Monique Madrid, wi...

Cinematic Titanic opens tonight at The Lakeshore Theater

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:35:19 -0700

MST3K Reunites for 3 nights of fun at The LST!From the people who brought you MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 comes a whole new movie-riffing experience: CINEMATIC TITANIC!The original cast and writers of MST3K reunite LIVE ON STAGE to tear apart an all...

MadTV's Jordan Peele on Funny or Die

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:26:25 -0700

How can you not love this face?Too soon to make fun of The President's speech to kids?Jordan Peele thinks not.I have loved Jordan Peele from the moment I met him at iO Chicago. His critically acclaimed show, with writing parter Rebecca Drysdale, 'Two...

SCTV reunion show announced at Second City featuring Ramis, Short, Levy, O'Hara and more

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:16:51 -0700

Harold Ramis will be there. Will you?As part of The Second City's 50th Anniversary celebration in December, The Second City is proud to announce that tickets will go on sale Monday, September 14th, at 10:00am for the SCTV Reunion Show for one night o...