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, Jan 16, 2013
Cupcakes bring a man back to life in
American Wee-Pie
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble premieres a new play by Chicago's Lisa Dillman.
by Tony Adler
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Shooting the breeze with Jeff Garlin
I had lunch with Jeff Garlin, whose stand-up show plays through this Sunday, December 16, at Steppenwolf
by Kevin Warwick
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French comedian Pierre Etaix makes a comeback at Gene Siskel Film Center
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, Oct 24, 2012
Don't stop the ride: Mike Birbiglia talks about
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An interview with the comedian in anticipation of his one-man show, now playing at the Victory Gardens Theater tomorrow
by Kevin Warwick
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, Oct 23, 2012
Video Drone: Keaton and Kovacs
A new installment of Shout! Factory's Ernie Kovacs revival includes his TV collaboration with silent genius Buster Keaton
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, Oct 3, 2012
Four-star Comedy Fest at Navy Pier
A celebration of Chicago-style comedy at Navy Pier
by Kevin Warwick
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, Aug 29, 2012
Sleepwalk With Me
considers romance from A to Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z
Mike Birbiglia stars as a man juggling love and a sleep disorder
by J.R. Jones
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, Jul 26, 2012
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Ben Stiller and company go hunting for aliens in this sci-fi comedy
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, Jul 20, 2012
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Comic Beth Stelling talks Lalaland and being back in Chicago to record debut
An interview with comedian Beth Stelling about her return to Chicago to record her debut album
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, Jun 13, 2012
Last night: Jeff Garlin, Hannibal Buress, and others killed it at the Beat Kitchen
A long roster of comedians, both local and celebrity-status, for only five bucks
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, May 30, 2012
Best place to meet 400 women?
The Chicago Women's Funny Festival
by Tony Adler
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, Jan 27, 2012
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An interview with John Mulaney
Chicago-born SNL writer John Mulaney talks comedy and
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Comedy Critic's Choice
, Jan 12, 2012
Talking weather, Robyn, and child porn
A conversation with
The Daily Show
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by Asher Klein
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, Oct 14, 2011
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Heart2Heart renders boy band parody videos obsolete
The comedic brillaince of "Facebook Official"
by Miles Raymer
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Performing Arts Feature
, Sep 15, 2011
Accidental comic
Adam Burke didn't mean to become a comedian, but it's working out pretty well
by Brian Costello
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, Sep 15, 2011
Our three top comedy picks for fall
Improv Nerd, McDonald & Thompson, Anthony Jeselnik and more
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, Sep 8, 2011
Ice Cream sundays
Señorita Weiner's Top Secret Humor Experiment and Ice Cream Social Club is accepting applications for membership
by Steve Heisler
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, Aug 29, 2011
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Dead Snow
Nazi zombies terrorize snowmobiling Norse medical students in "Dead Snow," screening Tuesday 8/30 as the final installment in the Logan Square International Film Series's August "Summer Camp" program.
by Ed M. Koziarski
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In Rotation
, Jun 16, 2011
In Rotation: Schubas booker Matt Rucins introduces his son to vinyl
Plus: Miles Raymer rediscovers the Amps, photographer Clayton Hauck declares Walter Meego's latest the perfect summer drinking record
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, Jun 16, 2011
Inbox: Remembering the Lyons Den
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