Archive for the 'Improv and Sketch Comedy Shows' Category

Robin Williams Standup Show at Chicago Theater September 27 Weapons of Self Destruction

Robin Williams is one of the funniest comedians and actors of the last 25 years. His creative work has an incredible range but I was first captivated by his stand-up comedy years ago and I still am today. I was surprised and excited to hear that Robin Williams would be doing a stand-up show tour called [...]

IO Theater – Chicago Improv Comedy Shows

Chicago’s IO Theater has been a local school and proving ground for improv and comedy royalty for decades. These are the shows currently running at IO Theater in Chicago and my thoughts on the shows and actors I have seen. Most of the time when I go to IO, the improvisers surprise and enlighten me [...]

Chicago Improv Festival Show Schedule June 2-8, 2008 This Week!

The Chicago Improv Festival is always a great collection of shows and improvised comedy for one week every year. This year it snuck up on me because I have been focusing on other things (like this blog) and not doing Improv classes anymore. That said, I hope to still get tickets and attend some of [...]

Events and Festivals in Chicago this Weekend May 30, 31 and June 1st

Well, despite some cold and soggy weather, spring is almost over in Chicagoland. It will be summer soon, the kids will be out of school, co-workers will be out of the office on vacation and your lawn will need watering again. Why not take some time to enjoy this fleeting season and go have some [...]

What is happening in Chicago this weekend May 16, 17 and 18

It finally feels like spring in Chicago and we should get out and enjoy it before the oppressive heat starts! Here are some suggestions for activities and events this weekend in Chicago. 1. Chicago Green City Market opens on May 14th and they have a special event with Mayor Daley on Saturday May 17th. The [...]