Comedy

Andrew Dice Clay is known for his controversial comedy, as well as for a number of roles in popular movies and TV shows.

Brian Posehn will perform at the downtown Batavia comedy club Nov. 13-15.

Westside Improv in downtown Wheaton offers a variety of improv classes, as well as performances on weekends.

Set in a senior living community, the play features comic genius and laugh-out-loud punchlines that land with precision and tenderness.

The comedy duo will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre May 8, 2025.

The Comedy Vault in Batavia has a packed lineup in May to bring the laughs to the western suburbs.

The Second City 65th Anniversary Show showcases some of Second City’s audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written by some of the famed company’s illustrious alumni.

Check out new comics or try your hand at making people laugh at a local open mic night.

Theatre 121 creates fabulous fun in the Ken Ludwig adaptation of the classic swashbuckler on stage at the Woodstock Opera House.

You’ll be rolling in the aisles, and that isn’t because of the theater hitting an iceberg.

Tony-winning best play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” is part of a lineup that includes creating eye-catching gardens and enjoying live music for every taste in DuPage and Cook counties.

The all-star cast of female comedians will perform at Raue Center for the Arts Friday, May 9.

Nationally-known comedians Jay Mohr, Kevin Farley, Brooks Wheelan, Dana Gould and more will be at The Comedy Vault in Batavia in April.

Entertainment will range from a Margarita & Sangria Festival to comedy, an edgy play, a banjo great, Paint & Sip Night! and an exhibit paying tribute to inspiring Illinois pioneer women.

Sedaris is the author of “Calypso,” “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” and is a regular National Public Radio contributor.

Skits’n’Giggles will offer an evening of improve comedy on Tuesday at Chop’d, located at 12337 Route 59, #155 in Plainfield.

Mohr has appeared on "Saturday Night Live," as well is in the films "Jerry Maguire" and "Picture Perfect."

A lively score and talented cast propel this production of the musical comedy based on the film "Legally Blonde."

Kevin Farley, brother of the late comedian Chris Farley, will perform one stand-up show April 30.

Chelcie Lynn will perform two shows, May 14-15.

Nealon will perform an additional show on Saturday, March 15 at The Comedy Vault in downtown Batavia.

Executive director: After a few years of getting the Economic Development Administration grant in order and all the pieces in place, we can proudly open our doors and say, “Welcome back."

Tomasulo will perform Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1.

From a stage musical to a Neil Simon comedy, to toys and kits for sale, to an internationally flavored restaurant week and Celtic melodies, fun awaits across the suburbs.

Shane Torres will perform Feb. 20-22, while Isabel Hagen will be there Feb. 27-March 1.

As Valentine's Day approaches, wooing guests will be an opportunity for dinner paired with musical artists, Second City comedy, Kittytine Cat Cafe, two movie series and a wine and cheese walk.

With the film having been made in Woodstock, it’s understandable that Theatre 121 doggedly – or should we say groundhoggedly – pursued the rights to produce the musical.

Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with a hilarious performance from The Second City.

April Noel is a playwright, actress and comedy improv founder about to step into another realm – that of film screenwriter and producer.

The Tony Award-winning show reaps bushels of laughs.

A wide range of musicals will warm up winter for theater lovers.

If you have ever wanted to try your hand at stand-up comedy or write and act in a comedy sketch like those seen on "Saturday Night Live," then the Dixon Historic Theatre has you covered in 2025.

Fight cabin fever with anticipation of theater productions under the stars in just a few months, presented by American Players Theatre and Peninsula Players.

Tickets are on sale for "Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble" at the Rialto Square Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

Ring in 2025 as some of the best stand-up comedians take the stage at Raue Center in Crystal Lake for a classic comedy show complete with music, games and the year in review.

WGN TV's Ana Belaval, along with Jeanie Doogan and Chelsea Hood star in a night of holiday stand-up comedy Dec. 14.

With a change of venues from St. Charles for the past seven years to Elmhurst, a new collection of original plays will have their time to shine at GreenMan Theatre.

This “Hot” ticket is for the most fun date night you could hope for. It’s not just “Some Like It … “ – it’s pretty much everyone.

The former Masonic Lodge brings contemporary entertainment to a historic building with an array of concerts, stand-up sets and interactive events.

Returning to the stage in mid-November, the community theater troupe has an exciting season ahead at the newly revitalized Woodstock Opera House.

Comedian Nurse Blake is bringing his Shock Advised Tour to downtown Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre on Monday, Nov. 11.

Elgin Theatre Company has a captivating production for its 73rd opener – both hilarious and thought-provoking in a fictionalized account of the pressured trio of talents reworking the screenplay for "Gone With The Wind."

The Sunday, Sept. 22 show has been rescheduled for Jan. 25, 2025.

Gatto will bring his Let’s Get Into It tour to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Marc Maron, who has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career, will appear in Joliet March 29, 2025.

The invigorating, satirical comedy focuses on middle age, life, love and hope.

Teachers’ Lounge Comedy is witty educators turned comedians who let loose and poke fun at the ups and downs of their profession.

The question of what happens after people die is the central theme in Village Theatre Guild’s upcoming production of “The Second-to-Last Exit” by playwright Carl Zeitler of Glen Ellyn.

Paramount's Copley Theatre has launched its third BOLD Series season with a wildly entertaining play with music for all ages.

The irreverent comedy is presented by Williams Street Repertory, Raue Center For The Arts’ in-house professional theater company.