Comedy


Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen delights comedy and music fans alike at Chicago’s Metro

Whether performing comedy for musicians or finding the funny in songs and singers, Fred Armisen amused fans at Chicago’s Metro alternating between big bits, subtle quips and musical interludes during a hilarious over 90…

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld brings the funny to the Rosemont Theatre

Jerry Seinfeld is a hilarious institution in the world of entertainment. By now, most everyone has seen him talk about “nothing” with George, Kramer and Elaine on “Seinfeld” or get caffeinated with the likes of Amy…

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman & Friends Defile Civic Opera House

They say that you save the best for last, and that’s exactly what TruTV, The A.V. Club and The Onion did when they booked Sarah Silverman and her hilarious friends – Dwayne Kennedy, Todd Barry and Todd Glass – to close out the…

Bridget Everett

Put ’em Up for Bridget Everett at The Vic Theatre

Like “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named,” Bridget Everett never uttered a direct word about the new president-elect during her Nov. 12 performance at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, which was presented by Jam Productions, instead…

Kyle Kinane

Kyle Kinane kills at Chicago’s Metro during special taping

Attending a taping for a new comedy special is always a memorable experience, but when Kyle Kinane returned home to Chicago to film his third Comedy Central one-hour on May 21 the atmosphere in Metro was downright…

Tim & Eric

Tim & Eric celebrate 10 years of awesome at The Vic Theatre

The hilarious comedians and best friends forever, Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, first premiered their surreal alt-comedy game-changer, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, on Adult Swim back on Feb. 11, 2007…

Helltrap Nightmare

‘Helltrap Nightmare’ is a Chicago comedy dream come true

Chicago has a reputation for being the best city in the world when it comes to comedy. Hilarious stand-up acts, creative sketch groups and improv legends have been making The Windy City laugh for decades, but, by this point…