Matthew Pollack

Strawdog announces the cast of 'Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins,' a musical adaptation of Eric Kimmel's beloved book. The show runs from December 3-23, 2023, at the Chicago Loop Synagogue. Tickets are free but require advance registration.

On November 1st, 2019, The Dan Band lit up Joe's Pub once again with laughter and thumping bass lines. A well-documented and hilarious run of gig band appearances at on-screen weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and the like has created stage king, Dan Finnerty. The result? A once-in-a-lifetime experience for those lucky enough in the audience to play along.

Renowned Chicago improv comedy institution, The Annoyance Theatre, brings their original production "Shark Tank: The Musical" to Hamtramck for a very limited run at the Ant Hall this August. A great cast of Annoyance regulars (including improv legend and company founder Mick Napier) play your favorite sharks; along with all kinds of characters and their crazy pitches, as they try to land a deal. Come with some good ideas, because you just might find that you're pitching, too! Never seen the show? You'll end up a fan!

Hitch*Cocktails - the improvised thriller (and drinking game) has been a Chicago comedy staple for five years, and in July the nefarious fellows are celebrating in style. Special performances will be hosted every Friday in July (July 7, 14, 21 and 28th), 2017 at The Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 851 W Belmont Ave., in Chicago. Doors open at 10:00 p.m., and the show begins shortly after.