Gorilla Tango Theatre Announces $500 STAND UP THING, 8/6-27

By: Kelsey Denette Jul. 26, 2012

This August, thirty comedians, many of whom are new to stand up, will compete in Gorilla Tango Theatreís third $500 Stand-Up Thing! The $500 STAND UP THING performs Mondays at 9pm, August 6-27, 2012 at Gorilla Tango Theatre in Bucktown (1919 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60647), Tickets are $12; visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773-598-4549 for tickets and more info.

Every Monday in August at 9pm, Gorilla Tango Theatre will ask voters to determine which Chicago Stand-Up comedian should win $500, three Big Hot Dogs (7 pounds each! we're serious - www.bighotdog.com for more info) and their very own showcase at the Gorilla Tango Theatre. Comedians will compete in three survival-of-the-fittest style rounds with audience votes determining who advances each night. The first rounds will take place August 6th and 13th, with the top 6 performers from each night advancing to the third round on August 20. The top 6 comedians from the third round will then advance to the final round on August 27th and onto riches, fame, and 100% veal and beef goodness!

Produced by GTT and Nellie Huggins, the line-up includes notables such as: Danny Kallas, (one of the top 20 Stand-Up Comedians in Chicago by comedy.com). Mike Joyce (Time Out Chicago), and Lindsay Adams (Mortified).

Tickets for this event are $12 and can be purchased at the door or in advance at www.gorillatango.com.

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