Comedy news
The duo #IMOMSOHARD will bring their Ladies Night! tour to the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb on Oct. 4.
Comedian and author Stephen Kellogg will perform July 27, while the documentary "Woodstock" will be screened for free on July 28.
Comedian Brian Regan, who has been performing for more than 30 years, is bringing his national tour to the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Friday, Aug. 9.
The star of the MTV series will perform Aug. 15 at the Egyptian Theatre.
Colbert will record shows at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 through 22 at the The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive.
The Northern Illinois University Convocation Center will host a show by comedian Brian Regan as part of his solo tour.
Veteran comedians Steve Cochran, John Da Cosse and Tim Benker are joined by Jim Flannigan for an 890 WLS Radio Father’s Day weekend comedy event at 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake.
Tickets are on sale for "Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble" at the Rialto Square Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
While many talented actors will bring joy to theatergoers in the role of Sammy Campo, none will do it with quite the same magic as Jason Alexander.
Boyle will perform five shows Thursday, May 23- Saturday, May 25.
Comedian Pat McGann, former house emcee at Zanies Chicago, will bring his hilarious stand-up show to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet this spring.
Comedian Michael McCreary will perform Thursday, April 25, and Fleetwood Mac tribute band Big Love hits the stage May 3.
The fun, moving and romantic plot soars with outstanding choreography, chemistry between the leads and beautifully performed songs.
World-acclaimed comedian Yakov Smirnoff, who made his name by comparing Russian and American cultures during the height of the Cold War in the 1980s, brought his signature style for a show at The Dixon: Historic Theatre on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Smirnoff, a native of Russia, has appeared on "The Johnny Carson Show" and "Night Court," and in several films alongside Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson and Robin Williams.
Marc Maron, who has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career, will appear in Joliet Oct. 24.
Noel Coward’s wit shines bright in The Black Box Theatre production.
Robinson is an LGBTQ comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star, known as the “Entitled Housewife,” the outspoken viral golf character she created to help spread laughter during the pandemic.
The show, which also features comedian Kari Jones, begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10.
If you want to see a fun show that’ll appeal to folks from 8 to 80, you undoubtedly need “Mrs. Doubtfire.”
Actor, comedian, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser will perform at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8.
In this outstanding stage comedy, the “Native Gardens” cast sows the seeds of relevant, at times tense, social issues that will grow on you in a very entertaining way.
Chamber Music on the Fox will celebrate its 10th anniversary by presenting “A Concert for Elgin,” a free performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theater.
Gaelic Storm and The High Kings will perform on Friday, March 8, and "Rhythm of the Dance" comes to the Egyptian Theatre on March 23.
Construction is underway on a newly conceived immersive theater experience set to open this summer with "Million Dollar Quartet" off the Fox River in downtown Aurora.
American English will perform Feb. 24, and Carolina Pine will take the stage Saturday, March 9. More shows are scheduled throughout the spring.
April Noel of Crystal Lake has written the drama “Shutter Speed,” with a read-through planned Feb. 24 in Crystal Lake. Her improv comedy troupe will perform Feb. 17 at Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles.
What “Airplane” was to disaster movies, this “Wizard of Oz” is to the original 1939 film. It’s Toto-ly fun.
“Filumena: A Marriage Italian Style” is a hoot and a half.
Comedian Ben Bailey, best known for the hit series “Cash Cab,” comes to the Woodstock Opera House at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22.
Feinstein will perform Feb. 15-17, while Koechner will appear at the Batavia club March 15-16.
The Second City show, scheduled for two performances Saturday, Feb. 10, takes shots at heartbreak, missed connections and the mire of human relationships.
Celebrate Groundhog Day in Woodstock at the Cocktails and Wine with Willie fundraiser for Woodstock Opera House from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2 at Stage Left Cafe. The Opera House's coming lineup features a variety of enticing shows.
Here are five things to do this weekend, January 20-21, in Kane County
We raise the curtain on two individuals who play an important offstage role for two of the region’s premier performance venues: Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake and Paramount Theatre in Aurora.
Music fans and artists have discovered a lively venue in downtown Lockport called The Studio, known for eclectic offerings from performers spanning Illinois to California.
Tragedy, comedy and drama – from Shakespeare to Sondheim – are all potential enjoyment encounters for area theatergoers in 2024.
The show opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, with additional performances at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 9 14, 15, 16 and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 10 and 17.
This is the sixth season for these original holiday shows described as untraditional and quirky, with a blend of comedy and drama.
The all-female comedy group performs on Saturday, Nov. 18.
This adaptation is a warm, colorful and delectable feast for the eyes.
The groundbreaking comedian is a regular panelist on NPR’s comedy news quiz “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!”
Hurry on your broomsticks to Woodstock, and enjoy a night of hilarity and wizardry in a beautiful historic theater.
The wistful comedy delightfully showcases the tenderness and nostalgia of an unexpected reunion, and the revisiting of a shared past.
“Mom’s Time Out – Humorous and Heartfelt Stories from the Home Front” is a collection of essays dealing with such topics as motherhood, marriage, school, sports and vacations.
If you are looking for a fun night out, I highly recommend seeing this family-friendly musical extravaganza, offered just in time for Halloween.
“The Batman Unauthorized Parody Show” is a funny comedic event sure to please fans of Batman and anything a little bit wacky. Comedy is supplied in grand and glorious fashion.
It's a production that will make friends and family howl with delight and applaud with deafening enthusiasm.
The troupe notes the high-octane dramatic comedy by acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within all of us.
Music, comedy and even classic movies are part of this summer’s lineup at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.