Gorilla Tango Theatre Announces $500 STAND UP THING, Now thru 8/27

By: BWW News Desk Aug. 06, 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, tonight, August 6 through August 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 percent 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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