Articles filed under Comedy
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Spotlight: Itasca native reprises her role as Cindy Lou Who in darkly comic 'Who's Holiday!'
Nov 25, 2022 6:00 AM - Itasca native Veronica Garza reprises her role as 40-something Cindy Lou Who in Theater Wit's "Who's Holiday!"; Northlight Theatre premieres the last in its "Pride and Prejudice"-inspired trilogy; and Metropolis Performing Arts Centre stages its annual "A Christmas Carol," this week in Chicago-area theater.
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It's (holiday) show time: Suburban, city theaters rebound from the pandemic with a plethora of seasonal offerings
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Best Bets: 'Harry Potter: Magic at Play,' Dave Matthews Band and more
Nov 10, 2022 2:37 PM - Step into Harry's world at "Harry Potter: Magic at Play," jam along to Dave Matthews Band at the United Center and more this next week. -
Best Bets: David Sedaris, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bono, Smashing Pumpkins, Gin Blossoms
Nov 3, 2022 11:42 AM - Bono promotes his memoir at the Chicago Theatre; comedians David Sedaris, Bobcat Goldthwait and Melissa Villasenor perform locally; Smashing Pumpkins plays the United Center; and Randy Rainbow and Gin Blossoms headline shows at Waukegan's Genesee. -
Best Bets: Carrie Underwood, D.L. Hughley, Tony Danza and Gladys Knight
Oct 20, 2022 11:17 AM - Our weekend picks include Carrie Underwood at Allstate, D.L. Hughley at the Chicago Improv, the New Philharmonic's Halloween Spooktacular and Gladys Knight at the Arcada. -
Chris Botti, David Sedaris, Lewis Black to perform at McAninch Arts Center
Oct 17, 2022 4:34 PM - Coming to The Mac next year are trumpeter Chris Botti, humorist David Sedaris and comedian Lewis Black. -
Best bets: Lizzo, 'Immersive King Tut,' Theresa Caputo, Richard Marx and more
Oct 12, 2022 9:43 AM - From Lizzo at Chicago's United Center to The Manhattan Transfer at the North Shore Center to the opening of "Immersive King Tut" in Chicago to Richard Marx at the Arcada and Des Plaines Theatre, there's a lot to choose from over the next week. -
Comedian Steven Wright brings his droll observations to North Shore Center Oct. 6
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Best bets: Charlie Berens, Kyiv City Ballet, Gordon Lightfoot & Arnez J
Sep 22, 2022 11:34 AM - There's something for everyone this weekend, from the comedy of Charlie Berens and Arnez J to the Long Grove Apple Fest to Chicago Live at Navy Pier to Gordon Lightfoot in concert. -
'SNL' Season 48 scorecard: Neuqua Valley grad Chris Redd departs cast
Sep 22, 2022 6:00 AM - It has been an offseason of great upheaval for NBC's comedy behemoth "Saturday Night Live."
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