Articles filed under Comedy
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Seasons greetings: Chicago and suburban theaters resume in-person holiday showsNov 20, 2021 6:30 am - Last year, with most Chicago-area theaters suspending productions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pickings were slim when it came to seasonal shows. What a dif...
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Standup superstar, Rolling Meadows High grad Sebastian Maniscalco cooks up laughs on Food Network, Discovery+Nov 17, 2021 10:00 pm - “There's two things you need to know about me: I love comedy and I love food.” So says Sebastian Maniscalco, standup superstar and former Arlington Heights resident, in ...
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Best Bets: Illumination: Tree Lights ready to dazzle at Morton ArboretumNov 16, 2021 5:00 am - All aglow The ninth annual Illumination: Tree Lights, the popular one-mile walk-through winter-season spectacle combining color, light and festive music, returns Saturda...
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Spotlight: House Theatre re-imagines 'Snow Queen,' Marriott revives 'Kiss Me, Kate'Nov 12, 2021 5:00 am - Classic tale re-imagined The House Theatre of Chicago debuts its re-imagined staging of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" under director AmBer Montgomery. Adapt...
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His dream business remains in flux, but Ash has a community behind himNov 12, 2021 1:00 am - Jeff Ash thought he was building his dream business. It turns out he was building a community. That community has helped to sustain the business through a difficult last...
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Hypnosis + Improv = Comedy: Colin Mochrie, hypnotist Asad Mecci join forces for 'HYPROV' show at the RaueNov 11, 2021 10:00 pm - Several years ago, while taking improv courses at Second City Toronto, it occurred to hypnotist Asad Mecci that hypnosis plus improvisation could equal comedy. Mecci re...
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Best Bets: Lightscape illuminates Chicago Botanic Garden starting FridayNov 10, 2021 5:00 am - Sparkle through solstice Thousands of twinkling lights light up the Chicago Botanic Garden's Lightscape, the after-dark illuminated trail that returns starting Friday at...
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Best Bets: Jurassic Quest roars into Rosemont this weekendNov 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Dinosaur revival Jurassic Quest returns with loads of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, interactive science activities and more this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Con...
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Best Bets: Amy Grant headlines the Des Plaines Theatre & the Raue this weekendNov 03, 2021 6:00 am - Nashville songstress There are two chances to see Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist Amy Grant this weekend. First, on Saturday she headlines the Des Plaines Theatre, ...
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Best Bets: Kevin Costner to rock the reopening of Des Plaines TheatreOct 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Hollywood rocker The Americana rock band Kevin Costner & Modern West headlines the reopening of the renovated Des Plaines Theatre at 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $99. (6...