THE 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! ...

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! ...

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...

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!...

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....

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. ...

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....

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....