Talented Chicago-based comedians will take the stage at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora on select Saturday nights through May 2 as part of the Copley Comedy Series.

Don’t wait to get your tickets to four more Saturday night shows now on sale, starring the biggest names in improv, sketch and stand-up comedy who call Chicagoland home.

Saturday, April 18

Headliner Vince Maranto, featuring Steven Haas

Maranto headlines comedy clubs from NY to LA, including the Improv, Funny Bones, Laugh Factory, Zanies, Funny Business and appears yearly at the MGM GRAND in Las Vegas. Maranto has appeared nationally on TBS, as well as NBC, ABC and FOX. Festival credits include The Great American Comedy Festival at the Johnny Carson Theater and the World Series of Comedy.

Haas, a Chicago-based stand-up comedian and filmmaker, has garnered hundreds of thousands of followers across social media. In addition to his own projects, Haas has been featured on TV shows such as “Chicago’s One Night Stand-up” and “Nashville Tonight.”

Saturday, May 2

Headliner Brian Hicks, featuring Des Mulrooney

Hicks has opened for comedy heavyweights like Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, Chelsea Handler and the Impractical Jokers. He’s a seasoned pro who knows how to work any crowd—whether he’s roasting the front row or dropping a perfectly timed punchline.

Mulrooney, recently voted “Best Comedian” by the Chicago Suburbs Comedy Scene, is a 25-year old comedian and actor who has performed at theaters and clubs all over America. He has performed at the acclaimed 312 Chicago Comedy Festival, he headlined the Chicago area Comedy Shrine at age 19, and has headlined and featured at clubs like Zanies, Comedy Vault, Comedy Cabin, Kenosha Comedy Club, Laugh Factory and more.

Chicago comedy veteran Tim Benker hosts every show.

Tickets are $22 when purchased in-person; additional fees apply to phone and online sales.

Lobby doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. There is no drink minimum, so guests are invited to come early to visit Paramount’s swanky Copley Lounge before the show.

Note: Shows may include mature adult content. Must be 18 or older to attend.

The Copley Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Aurora at 8 E. Galena Blvd., right across the street from Paramount Theatre.

For tickets and information, visit ParamountAurora.com call 630-896-6666, or stop by the Paramount Theatre box office, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and until show time on show days.