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May 22 6:30pm Laugh Factory

3175 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657

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Jamie Kennedy

Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy

May 22-24, 2013 Laugh Factory

3175 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657

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TJ & Dave

Comedy Show

May 22 11:00pm iO Theatre One of the most critically acclaimed improv shows in the country, Second City alumni TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi promise “this is all made up” as they create a 45-minute showcase for elaborately imagined ... more

3541 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

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Mo Mandel

Comedy Show

May 23-26, 2013 Improv Chicago

5 Woodfield Rd Store K120B
Schaumburg, IL 60173

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The Scene

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May 23 10:30pm iO Theatre In “The Scene”, five veteran improvisers come together as one common mind – the Director. The Director’s mission is to explore the possibilities inherent in an initial improvised scene and to rework ... more

3541 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

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Brian Regan

Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy

Jun 6-7, 2013 Improv Chicago Comedian Brian Regan was born in Miami in 1957 and briefly played football at Heidelberg College before leaving to pursue his comedy career. As Regan avoids profanity and dirty jokes, his observational humor has been popular ... more

5 Woodfield Rd Store K120B
Schaumburg, IL 60173

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Anjelah Johnson

Stand-Up Comedy / Comedy Show

Jun 12 7:30pm The Vic Theatre

3145 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Russell Brand

Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy

Jun 12 7:30pm Chicago Theatre

175 N State Street
Chicago, IL 60601

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Nick Swardson

Stand-Up Comedy / Comedy Show

Jun 13 7:30pm The Vic Theatre

3145 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Dylan Moran

Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy

Jun 14 7:30pm Park West

322 West Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

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Seth Meyers

Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy

Jun 14 7:30pm Chicago Theatre

175 N State Street
Chicago, IL 60601

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Nick Swardson

Stand-Up Comedy / Comedy Show

Jun 14 7:30pm The Vic Theatre

3145 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Chicago Comedy Shows Overview

Bill Maher - Comedy Show | Stand-Up Comedy in Chicago

There are few cities in the country where comedy shows are taken more seriously than in Chicago. Well, not seriously, seriously. But the point is, there are more comedy shows in Chicago than in most cities, and some of the best talent in the country comes here to break their bones and highlight their material.

For starters, consider the list of great comedians to come out of the city: John and James Belushi, Michael Ian Black, Kathy Griffin, Bernie Mac, Bill Murray, Bob Newhart, Harold Ramis, and Robin Williams.

Then, consider the alumni who came out of Chicago’s most famous comedy factory, The Second City: John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Eugene Levy, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and others.

It’s fair to say that when it comes to Chicago comedy shows, the denizens of the Windy City have certainly been spoiled. Beyond Second City, there’s also Zanies Comedy Club, ComedySportz, and iO Improv, which have all featured some of the biggest names in the comedy business.

So if you’re looking for some serious side-splitting stand-up, there are few cities in the world better than Chicago for amazing comedy shows any day of the week. And if you’re lucky, one of your hometown favorites just might make a surprise appearance for a late night set.