Comedy

WGN TV's Ana Belaval, along with Jeanie Doogan and Chelsea Hood star in a night of holiday stand-up comedy Dec. 14.

This “Hot” ticket is for the most fun date night you could hope for. It’s not just “Some Like It … “ – it’s pretty much everyone.

The former Masonic Lodge brings contemporary entertainment to a historic building with an array of concerts, stand-up sets and interactive events.

Returning to the stage in mid-November, the community theater troupe has an exciting season ahead at the newly revitalized Woodstock Opera House.

Tickets are on sale for "Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble" at the Rialto Square Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

Comedian Nurse Blake is bringing his Shock Advised Tour to downtown Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre on Monday, Nov. 11.

Elgin Theatre Company has a captivating production for its 73rd opener – both hilarious and thought-provoking in a fictionalized account of the pressured trio of talents reworking the screenplay for "Gone With The Wind."

The Sunday, Sept. 22 show has been rescheduled for Jan. 25, 2025.

Gatto will bring his Let’s Get Into It tour to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Marc Maron, who has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career, will appear in Joliet March 29, 2025.

The invigorating, satirical comedy focuses on middle age, life, love and hope.

Teachers’ Lounge Comedy is witty educators turned comedians who let loose and poke fun at the ups and downs of their profession.

The question of what happens after people die is the central theme in Village Theatre Guild’s upcoming production of “The Second-to-Last Exit” by playwright Carl Zeitler of Glen Ellyn.

Paramount's Copley Theatre has launched its third BOLD Series season with a wildly entertaining play with music for all ages.

The irreverent comedy is presented by Williams Street Repertory, Raue Center For The Arts’ in-house professional theater company.

Audiences are in for a treat with professional theaters’ new seasons offering everything from comedy to recent Broadway shows.

The duo #IMOMSOHARD will bring their Ladies Night! tour to the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb on Oct. 4.

Comedian and author Stephen Kellogg will perform July 27, while the documentary "Woodstock" will be screened for free on July 28.

Comedian Brian Regan, who has been performing for more than 30 years, is bringing his national tour to the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Friday, Aug. 9.

The star of the MTV series will perform Aug. 15 at the Egyptian Theatre.

Colbert will record shows at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 through 22 at the The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive.

The Northern Illinois University Convocation Center will host a show by comedian Brian Regan as part of his solo tour.

Veteran comedians Steve Cochran, John Da Cosse and Tim Benker are joined by Jim Flannigan for an 890 WLS Radio Father’s Day weekend comedy event at 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake.

While many talented actors will bring joy to theatergoers in the role of Sammy Campo, none will do it with quite the same magic as Jason Alexander.

Boyle will perform five shows Thursday, May 23- Saturday, May 25.

Comedian Pat McGann, former house emcee at Zanies Chicago, will bring his hilarious stand-up show to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet this spring.

Comedian Michael McCreary will perform Thursday, April 25, and Fleetwood Mac tribute band Big Love hits the stage May 3.

The fun, moving and romantic plot soars with outstanding choreography, chemistry between the leads and beautifully performed songs.

World-acclaimed comedian Yakov Smirnoff, who made his name by comparing Russian and American cultures during the height of the Cold War in the 1980s, brought his signature style for a show at The Dixon: Historic Theatre on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Smirnoff, a native of Russia, has appeared on "The Johnny Carson Show" and "Night Court," and in several films alongside Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson and Robin Williams.

Noel Coward’s wit shines bright in The Black Box Theatre production.

Robinson is an LGBTQ comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star, known as the “Entitled Housewife,” the outspoken viral golf character she created to help spread laughter during the pandemic.

The show, which also features comedian Kari Jones, begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10.

If you want to see a fun show that’ll appeal to folks from 8 to 80, you undoubtedly need “Mrs. Doubtfire.”

Actor, comedian, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser will perform at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8.

In this outstanding stage comedy, the “Native Gardens” cast sows the seeds of relevant, at times tense, social issues that will grow on you in a very entertaining way.

Chamber Music on the Fox will celebrate its 10th anniversary by presenting “A Concert for Elgin,” a free performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theater.

Gaelic Storm and The High Kings will perform on Friday, March 8, and "Rhythm of the Dance" comes to the Egyptian Theatre on March 23.

Construction is underway on a newly conceived immersive theater experience set to open this summer with "Million Dollar Quartet" off the Fox River in downtown Aurora.

American English will perform Feb. 24, and Carolina Pine will take the stage Saturday, March 9. More shows are scheduled throughout the spring.

April Noel of Crystal Lake has written the drama “Shutter Speed,” with a read-through planned Feb. 24 in Crystal Lake. Her improv comedy troupe will perform Feb. 17 at Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles.

What “Airplane” was to disaster movies, this “Wizard of Oz” is to the original 1939 film. It’s Toto-ly fun.

“Filumena: A Marriage Italian Style” is a hoot and a half.

Comedian Ben Bailey, best known for the hit series “Cash Cab,” comes to the Woodstock Opera House at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22.

Feinstein will perform Feb. 15-17, while Koechner will appear at the Batavia club March 15-16.

The Second City show, scheduled for two performances Saturday, Feb. 10, takes shots at heartbreak, missed connections and the mire of human relationships.

Celebrate Groundhog Day in Woodstock at the Cocktails and Wine with Willie fundraiser for Woodstock Opera House from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2 at Stage Left Cafe. The Opera House's coming lineup features a variety of enticing shows.

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We raise the curtain on two individuals who play an important offstage role for two of the region’s premier performance venues: Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake and Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

Music fans and artists have discovered a lively venue in downtown Lockport called The Studio, known for eclectic offerings from performers spanning Illinois to California.