So maybe you've heard Chicago is known for Comedy, or someone said that you just have to catch a Second City show while you're in town. But where are these great comedy theaters? What shows should you see? Are they near public transportation?
I'm here to put your comedy woes at ease with this easy guide to Chicago's best comedy theaters! If you've read one of my previous posts you know I'm crazy about comedy, improv specifically, and have been trying to see as many shows as possible this summer. Over the past few months I've collected my fair share of favorites and recommendations that I can't wait to share with you!
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Where: 3541 N. Clark St, Take the Red line to Addison
Why: Has great shows, up to 6 a night, each day of the week. Offers long-form (scene based, not games) Improv and Sketch.
*Intern Pick: See Revolver, Friday @10:30pm, or Felt (puppets doing improv!) Wednesday @8pm followed by Dummy @10:30pm - though, as my personal favorite theater, you couldn't go wrong any day of the week!
The Second City
Where: 1616 N. Wells St, Take the Brown line to Sedgwick
Why: One of the oldest, highly recognized comedy theaters in Chicago and the U.S. Offers improv, sketch, and musical comedy.
*Intern Pick: See The Second City's Improv All-Stars, Mondays @8:30pm
ComedySportz
Where: 929 W. Belmont Ave, Take Red line to Belmont
Why: Great for families or if you prefer good, clean, laughs. Offers Improv, sketch and standup.
Annoyance Theater
Where: 4830 North Broadway, Take the Red line to Lawrence
Why: Offers a wide range of comedy from improv, sketch, musical comedy and plays.
*Intern Pick: See Messing with a Friend, Thursdays @10:30pm
The Playground Theater
Where: 3209 N. Halsted St, Take the Red line to Belmont
Why: A very small, very fun theater! Enjoy an intimate comedy experience, at this BYOB theater. Offers Improv and Sketch.
*Intern Pick: See Big Yellow Bus, Thursday @8pm
Written by Intern Jess Scherer
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