Articles filed under Comedy
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Best Bets: Tommy Davidson, 'Luminare,' Mannheim Steamroller and Trans-Siberian OrchestraDec 13, 2022 10:00 pm - Tommy Davidson on stage Actor/comedian Tommy Davidson (Disney+ "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder"; "In Living Color") who has recently ventured into jazz-pop with th...
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Best Bets: Marie Osmond at the Genesee, Margaret Cho at Chicago ImprovDec 06, 2022 10:00 pm - Holidays with Marie Singer Marie Osmond brings some holiday sparkle to Waukegan's Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., with her show “A Symphonic Christmas Tour.” Along ...
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Spotlight: Itasca native reprises her role as Cindy Lou Who in darkly comic 'Who's Holiday!'Nov 25, 2022 5:00 am - Cindy Lou, who? Itasca native Veronica Garza reprises her role as Cindy Lou Who in Theater Wit's remount of "Who's Holiday!" Matthew Lombardo's adults-only comedy about ...
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It's (holiday) show time: Suburban, city theaters rebound from the pandemic with a plethora of seasonal offeringsNov 20, 2022 6:30 am - If Christmas 2021 saw Chicago-area theaters beginning to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, Christmas 2022 suggests it's about complete, with many companies producing a...
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Best Bets: 'Harry Potter: Magic at Play,' Dave Matthews Band and moreNov 07, 2022 10:00 pm - Immersive Harry Potter "Harry Potter: Magic at Play," an immersive, hands-on experience that allows visitors to experience Harry's introduction to the magical world, deb...
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Best Bets: David Sedaris, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bono, Smashing Pumpkins, Gin BlossomsNov 01, 2022 6:00 am - Randy Rainbow live Musical satirist Randy Rainbow treats guests to his “The Pink Glasses Tour,” complete with hilarious songs, personal stories and his take on current e...
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Best Bets: Carrie Underwood, D.L. Hughley, Tony Danza and Gladys KnightOct 19, 2022 10:00 am - Stage 'boss' With a dash of wit laced with musical charm, TV's Tony Danza (“Taxi,” “Who's the Boss?”) brings his “Tony Danza: Standards & Stories” show to the Arcada The...
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Chris Botti, David Sedaris, Lewis Black to perform at McAninch Arts CenterOct 16, 2022 11:00 pm - The McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage has added performances by Grammy Award-winning trumpeter/composer Chris Botti, best-selling author/humorist David Sedar...
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Best bets: Lizzo, 'Immersive King Tut,' Theresa Caputo, Richard Marx and moreOct 12, 2022 6:00 am - Jurassic fun Prepare to safari to the wilds of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, for a prehistoric encounter as Jurassic Quest stom...
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Comedian Steven Wright brings his droll observations to North Shore Center Oct. 6Oct 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Steven Wright doesn't write jokes. He doesn't have to. For more than 40 years, Wright's comedy - delivered in his distinctive deadpan style - has consisted of droll obs...