The Copley Comedy Series at Paramount's intimate 165-seat Copley Theatre presents an evening of stand-up comedy on August 22, 2026, headlined by Larry Reeb, known as "Uncle Lar." Reeb, a two-time Chicago Comedian of the Year, has appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing, HBO's Opening Night at Rodney's hosted by Rodney Dangerfield, and Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs. Featuring Laura Hugg, a nationally touring stand-up, improv, and sketch comedian based in Chicago and a graduate of the Second City Conservatory, with Tim Benken hosting. Note: Shows may include mature adult content; attendees must be 18 or older.
Cast and Creative Team for Copley Comedy Series: Larry Reeb 'Uncle Lar' (Headliner), Laura Hugg (Featuring), Tim Benken (Host) at Copley Theatre
Cast
Mike Preston
Ensemble
Steve Cochran
Ensemble
Calvin Evans
Ensemble
Luca Ferro
Ensemble
Larry Reeb
Uncle Lar
Laura Hugg
Ensemble
Nick Gaza
Ensemble
Vikram Balaji
Ensemble
Tim Cavanaugh
Ensemble
Michelle Krajecki
Ensemble
Tim Benker
Ensemble
Creative Team
Jim Corti
Artistic Director
Tim Rater
President and CEO
Jay Kelly PR
Press Contact
Laura Hugg
Producer
Tim Benker
Host
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