Michael Palascak, a comedian hailing from Indiana and now based in LA, has made quite a mark in the comedy world. He has performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year, and his YouTube videos have garnered over 1 million views. His impressive resume includes appearances on A Little Late with Lilly Singh, The Tonight Show, Letterman, Craig Ferguson, and Conan. He also has a Comedy Central Half Hour special and was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing, where a judge remarked, “My first impression of Michael was a great likability. This is a guy that could star in a sitcom.” Michael’s relatable and sharp, personal material consistently brings huge laughs from his audiences. This summer, Michael released a new album, The Internet Live, through 800 Pound Gorilla, and a new stand-up special on the Dry Bar app, 1984, both available for free streaming. Drew Hunt of The Chicago Reader praised Michael, saying, “In a lot of ways, he represents the ideal antidote to the sort of unbridled cynicism that pervades much of contemporary stand-up.” Michael’s optimism shines in the new National Lampoon series, The Bright Side, where he takes a positive stance on negative topics, streaming on YouTube.
Jim Flannigan will be opening for this show!
Comedy Dance Chicago (1/24/26-1/24/26)
The Hemmens Cultural Center is at 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL.
The Lovettes (11/1/25-11/1/25)
The Silhouettes: Love Happens (10/17/25-10/17/25)
Classic Albums Live (10/4/25-10/4/25)
Juana and the Missing Mayan Book (9/19/25-9/19/25)
360 ALLSTARS (5/18/25-5/18/25)
512: The Selena Experience (4/25/25-4/25/25)
The Miracles (3/28/25-3/28/25)
Magic Rocks: Starring Leon Etienne (3/21/25-3/21/25)
SISTER ACT (8/10/18-8/19/18)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (7/14/17-7/23/17)
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Bernadette, The Musical
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2/12 - 3/15) | |
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The Dance of Death
Steppenwolf (1/29 - 3/22) | |
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Dear Evan Hanson
Paramount Theatre (2/4 - 3/22) | |
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The Ultimate Cher Show Starring Annika
Raue Center For The Arts (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Las Locas Comedy Presents: Delightfully Unbothered - February 2026
The Lincoln Lodge (2/6 - 2/6) | |
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Theater of the Mind
The Goodman Theatre (3/11 - 5/31)
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Chicago Kids Company (4/8 - 8/31) | |
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Mirror of Most Value: A Ms. Marvel Play
The Merle Reskin Theatre (5/16 - 5/30) | |
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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
ECC Arts Center (1/31 - 1/31) | |
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