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ANNOYANCE THEATRE

851 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657



SLAY! Gay Horror Sketch Revue And Fundraiser to be Presented At Annoyance Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2025

Sink your teeth into the horror-comedy event of the season when SLAY! storms the Annoyance Theatre this October. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets! ...

Tickets for 20 to Offer $20 Tickets to Chicago Theatergoers


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 29, 2025

The League of Chicago Theatres is presenting the return of Tickets for a 20. Now through Sunday, September 14, theatregoers can grab $20 tickets to some of Chicagoland’s most exciting shows, exclusively through Hot Tix....

PUPPY SONGS: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Annoyance Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 10, 2025

Viral internet sensation Puppy Songs is coming to Chicago and bringing his Musical Journey to the Annoyance Theatre! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here! ...

New Annoyance Play BULL Reimagines A '90s Basketball Dynasty


by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2025

Starting August 7, the original comedic play BULL takes over the mainstage at The Annoyance Theatre every Thursday night through September 11. A cornerstone of Chicago's renowned live comedy scene, The Annoyance is known for its bold, independent spirit and alternative edge, making it the perfect st...

BECOMING DR. RUTH to Open at Weathervane Theatre This Sunday


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 30, 2025

New Hampshire's award-winning Weathervane Theatre is pleased to present a limited engagement of Becoming Dr. Ruth as part of its 60th season. The inspiring true story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer plays in alternating repertory. Learn more!...

LATE NITE CATECHISM Celebrates 32nd Anniversary and New Location


by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2025

Late Nite Catechism is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Written by Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan, it's an interactive comedy, one of the longest-running shows in Chicago and U.S. theater history....

The Second City Announces 2025 Victor Wong Fellowship Recipients


by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2025

Legendary comedy institution The Second City has announced the recipients of the third annual Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor rising Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) comedic talent. ...

The Jeff Awards Honor 2024 Class Of Jeff Impact Fellows


by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2025

The Jeff Awards has announced the newest recipients of its Jeff Impact Fellowships. The Fellowships, which began in 2023, come with a financial award of $10,000 each to help inspire two early career artists of color in the Greater Chicagoland area....

CHICAGO THEATER WEEK CONTINUED begins February 17, 2025


by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2025

The League of Chicago Theatres has announced the return of Chicago Theatre Week Continued, featuring valued-priced tickets to currently playing and upcoming Chicago productions....

The Gazellies, Jourdain Fisher, And Alex Moffat Come To The Den Theatre In January


by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2024

The Den Theatre has announced that on January 9, The Gazellies: 2024 Comedy Gazelle Awards, the annual Chicago comedy awards show, will be returning to the theatre’s Wicker Park stages at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.; plus, Jourdain Fisher will be on stage January 17 and Alex Moffat on January 18....

Past Shows

Slay!
Slay!
10/3 - 10/24/2025


Slay! elevates LGBT voices and challenges the community to laugh while they confront the hypocrisies and internalized homophobia that still lurks among us.The show incorporates ...

RUSH!
RUSH!
8/16 - 8/30/2024


Just pop an M&M and tell yourself it’s an Oxy. RUSH! Is a one act play about two women trying to make it in to ...

Oy! A Holiday Show for Everyone
Oy! A Holiday Show for Everyone
11/25 - 12/30/2023


Sketch Comedy   What even is Hanukkah? And how the hell do you spell it?? Enjoy scenes, songs and improv from our all-Jewish cast and ...

Spider-Ben: A Spider-Man Parody


"With great chowder comes great responsibility.”...

Spider-Ben: A Spider-Man Parody


"With great chowder comes great responsibility.”...

A Comedy of Disasters
A Comedy of Disasters
3/17 - 5/5/2023


When Senator Reed overhears his wife reading to her mistress he assumes she is going to kill him. Then to make matters worse Reed’s mistress ...

Messing with John Lehr


One night only! Come see Susan Messing and John Lehr perform their two person comedy act!...

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