John Grimes, The Revival Hour and More Coming Up This June at The Revival
By: BWW News Desk May. 24, 2017
The Revival, Hyde Park's comedy theater, announces its lineup of shows and events playing in June 2017.
Inspired by the legacy of the Compass Players, The Revival brings improvisational comedy back to the same corner where it was invented in 1955!
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.the-revival.com. The Revival is located at 1160 E. 55th St. in Hyde Park.
Thursday, June 1st
7:30pm
Underground Collective
A poetry, theatre, and music showcase.
Post-grad jobs. Studying abroad. Out to sea. Home, to bed. Back in time. To the future. In our final showcase of the year, we'll be reflecting on where we are and where we've been in order to answer the most difficult question of all: Where do we go? Join us for poems, music, dance, scenes, and collaborative art pieces from The Underground.
Tickets: $5
Friday, June 2nd
7:30pm
Private Event
9:00pm
Queer Prom
Queers & Associates Presents the Prom You've Always Wanted!
Dust off your favorite outfit and summon the courage to ask a cutie to dance because it's the end of the school year and we're throwing you the prom you've always wanted. Join us at The Revival where we'll be busting our fiercest moves and celebrating UChicago's queer community in style. Food will be served, as will looks.
Dresscode = prom dress or your best
Tickets: FREE
Saturday, June 3rd
1:00pm
Private Event
5:00pm
Revival Spring Student Showcase
Our Training Center Students Take the Stage!
The Revival offers a variety of classes for Adults including Improv, Stand Up Comedy, Spoken Word, Storytelling and more. Tonight, our students take the stage to share what they've learned in the Spring session.
Tickets: Free
7:30pm
The Revival Hour
Improv and Sketch Comedy
The Revival Hour is a hilarious evening of sketch & improv comedy, solo performance and music from a diverse range of artists from across Chicago's South Side and beyond. This week's performance is curated by Cody Spellman (Second City, Writer's Theatre, Jackalope) and features: Aaron Branch, Max Thomas, Colette Gregory, Allison Reese and Trevor Kravits.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
Open Mic
All genres of performance are welcome. Signup begins at 9:15pm.
All genres of performance are welcome (jazz, opera, spoken word/poetry, instruments & comedy). Enjoy must-see performances in a comfortable environment. Singers/vocalists can bring tracks (Originals Only). Signup begins at 9:15pm. Hosted by Ben Noble and Adrienne Brandyburg.
Tickets: $5 (free for performers)
Wednesday, June 7th
8:00pm
Private Event
Friday, June 9th
Closed
Saturday, June 10th
7:30pm
The Revival Hour
Improv and Sketch Comedy
The Revival Hour is a hilarious evening of sketch & improv comedy, solo performance and music from a diverse range of artists from across Chicago's South Side and beyond. This week's performance is curated by Cody Spellman (Second City, Writer's Theatre, Jackalope) and features: Aaron Branch, Max Thomas, Colette Gregory, Allison Reese and Trevor Kravits.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
John Grimes - No Credits? No Problem!
Stand up comedy, music and more!
He's on his way to the top, but he's coming here first! Catch Los Angeles-based comic John Grimes in a rare Chicago appearance with a lineup that includes some of the country's best up and coming comics. Featuring: Vincent Bryant, Terrence Murphy, and Fatimah Taliah. You don't wanna miss this.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
Friday, June 16th
7:30pm
The Hutchins Plan
Longform Improv featuring Prof. Randy Picker (UChicago Law)
The Hutchins Plan is named for early twentieth century University of Chicago President RoBert Maynard Hutchins. Featuring "Special Guests" from across the College, the performance begins with an extemporaneous monologue that inspires a series of interconnected scenes.
Join host Prof. Randal Picker (UChicago Law) and The Hutchins Plan Ensemble for an evening of classic long-form improvisation.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
250 - A Musical Comedy Experience
Jayson Acevedo presents an evening of music and comedy inspired by the music of Adele.
Hello...it's me. I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet Jerry Rivera (Jayson Acevedo). "Rumour has it" he's a 25 year old man who thinks he's Adele. Watch him sing some of Adele's greatest hits while a few of his friends help him realize that he's been "Rolling in the Deep" trenches of insanity. Watch him "Set Fire to the Rain" with his majestic voice & let him convince you that he'll find "Someone Like You". This is the must see musical comedy concert of the summer! Come laugh, sing along & cry at this one of a kind event! Featuring lyrics written by Adele Laurie Blue Adkins.
Tickets: $10 ($5 with Student ID)
Saturday, June 17th
7:30pm
The Revival Hour
Improv and Sketch Comedy
The Revival Hour is a hilarious evening of sketch & improv comedy, solo performance and music from a diverse range of artists from across Chicago's South Side and beyond. This week's performance is curated by Cody Spellman (Second City, Writer's Theatre, Jackalope) and features: Aaron Branch, Max Thomas, Colette Gregory, Allison Reese and Trevor Kravits.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
On Dee eL Variety Hour
Sketch. Improv. Music. And More!
How do you get around Chicago? On Dee eL! Join veteran Chicago actor and improviser Andel Sudik (see title for pronunciation) for an evening of her favorite things. With an ever changing line-up of guests (recent performers include Martin Morrow-Last Comic Standing; Callum Grant-Whisky Tales; Michelle Lauto-The Boy From Oz; and Reggio the Hoofer) you're bound to see something you love. From improv to clowning; music to drag this show makes only one promise: to delight and entertain.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
Friday, June 23rd
7:30pm
Jarrell Scott Barnes: I Am Not Sinbad!
Stand Up Comedy Special
Live stand-up comedy special with Jarrell Scott Barnes and friends taping for TV!
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
SPACE
Queer Variety Show
SPACE is a queer variety show hosted by stand up comedians Carly Ballerini and Shannon Noll. Featuring the best performers in Chicago who happen to be LGBTQIA identified. The performance is rooted in stand up, with featured acts including dance, music, drag, storytelling, and more!
Tickets: $10 ($5 with Student ID)
Saturday, June 24th
7:30pm
The Revival Hour
Improv and Sketch Comedy
The Revival Hour is a hilarious evening of sketch & improv comedy, solo performance and music from a diverse range of artists from across Chicago's South Side and beyond. This week's performance is curated by Cody Spellman (Second City, Writer's Theatre, Jackalope) and features: Aaron Branch, Max Thomas, Colette Gregory, Allison Reese and Trevor Kravits.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
The Birthday Show
Comedy, Music and Spoken Word
Celebrate KNGRN's birthday at THE BIRTHDAY SHOW - an all ages showcase featuring the best musical acts from Militia Entertainment coming together for one illustrious celebration. Since it's a birthday show, you can also expect a few surprises!
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
Friday, June 30th
7:30pm
The Sugar Ball
UChicago Stand Up Comedy Showcase
Local University of Chicago wunderkind/sex pot @peteymoller presents "The Sugar Ball". A variety show that features stand-up and sketch comedy, and music, and candy, and decorations, and party favors, and more!
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
2 Queens/1 Mic
Brandi Denise and Kellye Howard present Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy
Brandi Denise and Kellye Howard in partnership with Lisa Beasley present a showcase of Chicago's best stand-up comedians interspersed with hilarious comedy sketches. Not to be missed!
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
The Revival is a new comedy venue in Hyde Park dedicated to reflecting the diversity of Chicago's South Side on stage. Inspired by the legacy of the Compass Players, The Revival brings improvisational comedy back to the very spot where it was born on the northeast corner of 55th Street and University Avenue. This 150-seat, cabaret-style theater features a diverse range of programming including sketch comedy, improv, standup, music and more.
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