The Second City teams-up with Topic for new sketch comedy series
The Topic streaming service is partnering with The Second City to share The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth, a half-hour sketch and variety limited series. The […]
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Chicago’s The Hideout launches Hideout Online streaming platform
The Hideout, one of the most beloved independent venues in the City of Chicago, has announced that it is launching Hideout Online bringing dancing, bingo, talk shows, music comedy – […]
Mike Birbiglia launches Tip Your Waitstaff to raise money for comedy club staffs
“We don’t have the answers but we do have jokes,” said Mike Birbiglia in a March 30 interview with GMA. Birbiglia may not have all the answers regarding how to […]
The Kates to perform via Zoom for a fundraiser for The Book Cellar
The Kates – Chicago’s beloved all female identified comedy showcase – is hosting the Stay Home Laugh In Fundraiser at 7 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 28 in support of […]
Myq Kaplan’s new comedy album, ‘A.K.A,’ will be released this May
Myq Kaplan’s critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival show is being released as an album. Entitled A.K.A. and due to drop on May 8 – via Blonde Medicine – the album takes […]
‘Conan’ to air new shows filmed via iPhone starting March 30
Conan O’Brien and his Conan team have announced that the show will begin airing new episodes on March 30. There will be no audience and O’Brien’s production staff will work […]
Support Chicago artists and venues amid coronavirus cancellations
** Updated 3/16/20 5:45 p.m. Thalia Hall, Second City and Annoyance Theatre have been added. ** Updated 3/16/20 2 p.m. to include below link to SPACE’s campaign for staff. SPACE […]
Ali Wong, Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Lily Tomlin to appear at Netflix Is A Joke Fest
Netflix’s comedy brand, Netflix Is A Joke has announced that it will be hosting a week-long comedy festival across over-20 venues in Los Angeles between April 27 – May 3. […]
Yvonne Orji to tape her debut HBO comedy special this February
HBO viewers already love Yvonne Orji as the smart and loyal Molly on Insecure, and they are about to experience even more of her humor as she is set to […]
Roy Wood Jr., Pete Holmes & more to perform at Team Coco House pop-up in Chicago
Team Coco House, Conan O’Brien’s pop-up comedy club, is coming to Chicago for two nights of stand-up at the Bottom Lounge on Feb. 14 and 15. The weekend – which […]
Tim and Eric announce new Adult Swim series ‘Beef House’
The duo known as Tim and Eric – comprised of Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim – are beloved for their spoofs and goofs as seen on such shows as Tim […]
Watch the trailer for Fortune Feimster’s new special ‘Sweet & Salty’
Fortune Feimster is set to release her first full length stand-up special Sweet & Salty on Netflix on Jan. 21. By the looks of the new trailer, it appears to […]
Moshe Kasher to release ‘Crowd Surfing’ this January
Comedian Moshe Kasher has announced that his latest album, Crowd Surfing, will be released via Comedy Dynamics on Jan. 24. As the title suggests, crowd work is the sole focus […]
Steve Byrne, Rob Schneider & more to appear at Chicago Improv this month
The Chicago Improv has had a great lineup throughout 2019 with performances by Christopher Titus, Anjelah Johnson, Kelsie Huff, Marlon Wayans, Chris Hardwick and many more, but December may just […]
Paul Reubens to headline 35th Anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure Tour
Back in 1985, the singular comedy of Paul Reubens mixed with the directorial wizardry of Tim Burton and the musical genius of Danny Elfman to create a one-of-a-kind adventure film, […]
New talk show from Maria Bamford to premiere this December
Maria Bamford has eloquently and hilariously worked to eliminate stigmas surrounding mental illness through her comedy. From stand-up to her Netflix series, Lady Dynamite, to candid interviews, Bamford has never […]
HBO to premiere Mel Brooks comedy special documentary on Dec. 13
For over 60 years, Mel Brooks has been one of the biggest names in comedy. Your Show of Shows, Get Smart, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and The Producers are just […]
Debut comedy album from Bethany Van Delft to drop in December
2019 is almost over but there’s still a lot of laughs in store. I’m Not A Llama, the debut comedy album from Bethany Van Delft is set to be released […]
Gareth Reynolds’ debut comedy album set for December release
International touring stand-up comedian Gareth Reynolds has announced that his debut comedy album, Riddled with Disease, will drop on Dec. 6 via Comedy Dynamics. The album’s tracklist will include such […]
New D.L. Hughley docu-comedy special coming to Comedy Central
Following the success of his bestselling book, How Not to Get Shot and Other Advice from White People, D.L. Hughley is bringing a new one-hour comedy/documentary of the same name […]
Sarah Silverman sets new pilot and stand-up comedy special at HBO
Multi-talented comedian-writer-actress-producer Sarah Silverman is making a triumphant return to HBO. It was announced earlier this week that the two-time Emmy winner has partnered with the network for a new […]
‘Daily Show’ correspondent Michael Kosta lands stand-up special with Comedy Central
Michael Kosta, best known for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, has just landed a new stand-up special with Comedy Central. The network aims […]
The New York Comedy Festival 2019 lineup adds 100+ shows
As if this year’s New York Comedy Festival couldn’t get any better, event organizers have just added another round of 100+ shows to its 2019 lineup. Among the event’s newest […]
Janelle James Comedy Festival announces 2019 lineup
The second annual Janelle James Comedy Festival has just announced its initial lineup. Taking place Dec. 5-7, 2019 at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY, the multi-day event will host […]