
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…
Tags:Maria BamfordWeakness 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…
Tags:concertbrunchRivendell Theatre
Oh mama, Chicago has lots for you! Families looking to give back to the matriarch who keeps on giving need to look no fu…
Tags:Beth StellingThalia HallThe Puterbaugh Sisters
Love was in the air during Beth Stelling's Dec. 7 performance at Thalia Hall. Chicago fans were thrilled to see the come…
Tags:Thalia HallJen KirkmanAll New Material Girl
Prior to taking the stage at Chicago's Thalia Hall on Oct. 6, Jen Kirkman told Rebellious Magazine why she loves perform…
Tags:Margaret ChoSelene LunaFresh Off the Bloat
Sex, drugs and Donald Trump were among the topics mined for comedic gold by Margaret Cho during her Sept. 23 performance…
Tags:Stage 773Chicago Women's Funny FestJill Valentine
They say that laughing is the best way to cure what ails you, so Chicago comedy fans must be feeling downright invincibl…
Tags:The HideoutRebecca O'NealJena Friedman
“You can watch polished comedy on Netflix,” Jena Friedman joked near the end of her headlining set at The Hideout on Jun…
Tags:Nikki GlaserThalia HallTom Thakkar
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 …
Tags:Kelsie HuffThe KatesThe Open Mic
When you get the opportunity to spend time with Kelsie Huff – the host and creator of The Kates, an all-female comedy sh…
Tags:women in comedyNorth Shore Center for the Performing ArtsLaurie Fanelli
“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…