Review: Maria Bamford’s Many Strengths Are Revealed In ‘Weakness Is The Brand’
“The important thing about stand-up comedy is call whatever you're doing stand-up comedy,” said Maria Bamford about 30 m…
Comedy
A Motherlode of Mother’s Day Offerings Await Chicagoans
Oh mama, Chicago has lots for you! Families looking to give back to the matriarch who keeps on giving need to look no fu…
Live Review: Beth Stelling Makes A Triumphant Return to Chicago
Love was in the air during Beth Stelling's Dec. 7 performance at Thalia Hall. Chicago fans were thrilled to see the come…
Fired-Up & Funny: Jen Kirkman Brings Her All New Material, Girl Tour to Chicago
Prior to taking the stage at Chicago's Thalia Hall on Oct. 6, Jen Kirkman told Rebellious Magazine why she loves perform…
Review: Margaret Cho Launches Fresh Off the Bloat Tour in Chicago
Sex, drugs and Donald Trump were among the topics mined for comedic gold by Margaret Cho during her Sept. 23 performance…
Chicago Women’s Funny Fest Perfectly Presents Comedy In All Its Forms
They say that laughing is the best way to cure what ails you, so Chicago comedy fans must be feeling downright invincibl…
Review: Jena Friedman Brings Lots of Laughs to The Hideout
“You can watch polished comedy on Netflix,” Jena Friedman joked near the end of her headlining set at The Hideout on Jun…
Review: Nikki Glaser Talks Sex, Travel and Celebrity Culture at Thalia Hall
If you've ever seen an episode of “Not Safe with Nikki Glaser” on Comedy Central or if you are at all familiar with the …
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: The Kates’ Kelsie Huff on Challenging Comedy & Creativity Norms
When you get the opportunity to spend time with Kelsie Huff – the host and creator of The Kates, an all-female comedy sh…
Review: Kathy Griffin Shares Trump Tales & Other Celebrity Run-Ins in Hometown Show
“The world is ending – f*ck it,” Kathy Griffin said on Feb. 18 near the top of her late set at the beautiful North Shore…
