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Rachael Mason is a comedy nerd, improv geek, and stand up snob. She has performed with The Second City, The iO Theater, and The Annoyance and writes about comedy...even when sleeping.

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5 Chicago comedy early warnings

HIGH FIVE! Here are 5 great shows for you to check the heck out:1. WITHOUT INTERMISSION OPENS THIS THURSDAY 6/11 AT 8PM at iO Chicago"Weitberg is...
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Just when you thought 'Just for Laughs' couldn't get any better

Additional Performances Announced forTBS PRESENTS A “VERY FUNNY” FESTIVAL: JUST FOR LAUGHS Robert Smigel and Dino Stamatopoulos BringThe...
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'Just for Laughs' premier event in Chicago a best bet

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Got this from the folks at TBS:"TBS PRESENTS A “VERY FUNNY” FESTIVAL: JUST FOR LAUGHS All-Star Comedy Lineup Unveiled for...
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Del Close’s 75th Birthday sparks week-long tribute at iO Chicago

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iO celebrates the life of Del Close with a week of special shows, tributes, and reunion performances dedicated to the founding father of longform...
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Valentine's Day Comedy Shows in Chicago

Spend Valentine’s Day laughing!HERE ARE 3 OPTIONS AT 3 THEATERS:There are 3 Fun Shows great for a date at The ComedySportz Theatre:WHAT: The...
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'Blago Superstar' at Second City

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Well... with the TJ and ED and the helm and with Joey Bland as Rod we can say that there's no way this show was not gonna be big.Second City's new...
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City Secrets... SHHHHHHH!!!!

ALL of this is TOP Secret.Here's the inside on the best Chicago Comedy has to offer...1. Every Wednesday at 8pm is free at iO Chicago.2. See a...
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The Best Chicago Comedy of 2008: Part 2

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HIGH FIVE!Here are the rest of the BEST LISTS... The Pop Culture that affected Chicago Comedians in 2008:1. Madmen. Character driven scripted drama....
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The Best Chicago Comedy of 2008: Part 1

Real Simple magazine did a year end list of lists. I thought that was hilarious ... and inspiring.HIGH FIVE!The Best 2008 Comedy Shows were:1. The...
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The Second City announces 2 new shows

The Second City is proud to announce the opening of two new shows: Brother, Can You Spare Some Change?The Second City e.t.c.Sunday, December 7thThe...
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