LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Brian Hicks, featuring Mike Preston, and hosted by Brian Williams Friday, March 27, 2026 @ 8:00pm (NEW Showtime!) Tickets start at $29* Members save 30% Brian Hicks currently tours the country as an opening act for Michael Carbonaro from “The Carbonaro Effect.” Brian has taken the comedy world by storm with his insightful views on what people find funny. Brian specializes in delivering a hilarious and unique comedic experience to every audience. His unique talent consists of clever material and unparalleled audience interaction, which he combines seamlessly with his lightning-quick wit. Comic, Author, Talk Show Host. With his slightly damaged take on things, Mike Preston has worked comedy clubs and sordid one-nighters from coast to coast for over thirty years and made several TV appearances, including SHOWTIMES COMEDY CLUB, and NBCS FRIDAY NIGHT. Along the way, he produced and hosted a cable access talk show, as well as self-publishing several books, including the landmark self-help parody – STOP TALKING NOW! After studying improv for 4 years, Brian Williams has spent the last 5 years launching his stand-up career. He has performed all over Chicagoland, including Zanies and Lucy’s Comedy Cafe. —— *Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software. Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org
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The Ultimate Cher Show Starring Annika
Raue Center For The Arts (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Rio: A Tribute to Duran Duran
Raue Center For The Arts (1/23 - 1/23) | |
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Honky Tonk Angels
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (3/11 - 4/25) | |
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Arthur and Friends Make a Musical
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center (2/14 - 2/22) | |
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KOVAL Comedy - Benefitting Glessner House
KOVAL Distillery (1/16 - 1/16) | |
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Revelator: A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band
Raue Center For The Arts (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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Mirza Residency Concert: Shadowlands with S. Carey (Bon Iver) and John Raymond
The Orpheum Theatre (1/23 - 1/23) | |
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Short Forms
The Rooted Space (1/17 - 1/17) | |
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Desert Rock
Raue Center For The Arts (2/6 - 2/6) | |
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