Comedy news
Cirque du Soleil returns to northern Illinois for the first time since 2019, presenting “Corteo” from June 1 to 4.
Victoria Montalbano’s one-woman show, "The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman’s Search for the Space Cowboy of Her Dreams," kicked off its tour at Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author will be featured at a discussion, Q&A and book-signing event at 7 p.m. May 16 at Frugal Muse Books, Music & Video in Darien.
In an interview, playwright Sean Grennan, like his works, turns out to be humorous and very human.
Steel Beam Theatre plots an event of galactic proportions, when the Star Wars Comedy Weekend lands May 19 to 21.
The theater troupe's director, JP Quirk of South Elgin, promises a lighthearted, feel-good show filled with laughs.
PM&L production keeps witty comedy fresh.
The Joliet Kreamers Sneaker Event will be held noon Sunday at the Joliet Central High School field house, 201 E Jefferson St. in Joliet. Highlights of the day also include raffles, music and food trucks.
The adaptation is by Ken Ludwig, who expanded the characters’ comedic potential – one of his special trademarks.
Glenbard East Theatre will present a dinner option with its Harry Potter-themed spring production of "Puffs" from April 20 to 22 in Lombard.
There is something so rewarding, so engaging about sitting under the stars in a cedar forest or along a shoreline in natural beauty watching a show.
Any Suggestions? Improv will present "Winter Is Gone," the show, in part, a send-up of "Game of Thrones."
The writing captures lines that alternate between humor and horror; the characters are well defined and gothically intriguing. It cleverly pays homage to the Brontë sisters.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater's play will put a smile on your face for a week, maybe a month. It is everything you could ask for: classic text, fresh original material, masterful direction and amazing performances.
As for that cast of four who take on 150 characters – they are breathtakingly accomplished and skilled talents.