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Chicago Comedy Hour
The Chicago Comedy hour is a comedy variety show featuring sketch comedy, improv comedy and stand up comedy from some of the best up and…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Voila: The Improvised Musical
iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hitch*Cocktails
A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Wiz
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The 8th Dwarf
Binkley, an outsider dwarf from the Kingdom of Magical Land, is quiet, timid and scared of the dark — not exactly the best characteristics for…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is an Indian Improv Comedy Game Show. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud night of unscripted chaos, cultural flavor, and spicy twists! Tikka Masala…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Infinite Wrench
Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Clued In
After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Evan Plus One: Party Animals
Get ready for a night of improv worthy of a celebration! Evan + 1, winners of our 38th season of Improv Gladiators, take to the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Changing Channels
Based on actual events, CHANGING CHANNELS is set backstage at the DuMont Television Network in New York City in 1952. It is the peak of the “Red…
Music & Comedy
Emperor – Emperial Wrath North American Tour
Norwegian black metal pioneers Emperor will perform at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Saturday, April 4, 2026. This appearance is a major…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Lincoln Lodge
The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Music & Comedy
Earthquake
Welcome to the electrifying E Rock live performance at TAO Nightclub in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois! Get ready to be blown away by…
Music & Comedy
Legends of Laughter
Welcome to Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois, where the Legends of Laughter will be taking the stage on April 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM.…
Music & Comedy
Lavell Crawford
Welcome to the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois! Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter with the one and only Lavell Crawford on…
Music & Comedy
Sommore
About Ground Name: Welcome to Ground Name, a premier sports stadium located in the heart of [City], [State]. Our venue is a favorite among locals…
Music & Comedy
Shane Gillis Live In Chicago
Comedian Shane Gillis has officially added a Chicago stop to his record-breaking “Shane Gillis Live” tour for spring 2026.
Music & Comedy
Lily Allen – West End Girl 2026 Tour
English singer-songwriter Lily Allen will perform live at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre on Apr. 3-4, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Secret Sketch Show
Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…
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