Artistic Grounded Chicago Romantic Comedy Brandon Ogborn, Brianna Baker and Michael Malarkey combine forces for “Young Couple,” my new favorite web series. Ogborn and Baker previously worked together on The TomKat Project and knowing how brilliant that production was, only adds to my anticipation for the launch of this series.
Anything Goes If you can’t decide what kind of comedy you’re in the mood for, The Kickback might just be your thing. This Thursday, July 31st, The Kickback takes on a talk show/showcase/variety show format, welcoming all types of comedy — improv, sketch, standup, you name it. Host, Chris Redd, welcomes the best of Chicago comedy to perform new material as Redd throws surprise challenges at them throughout the show. Redd is developing the show to eventually be a touring production.
Joining Moral Hazard throughout July is Brianna Baker’s show “Phyllis.” “Phyllis” is a solo show about the life and times of Brianna’s grandmother, Phyllis Lancaster. As a young woman, Phyllismoved from Salt Lake City to Chicago to start a career in modeling. She never quite fit in with the way of life in Salt Lake City, and came to Chicago to make a mark. That she did. RESTAURANTS & PARKING
Who Said Women Aren’t Funny? This Thursday through Sunday, saddle up for a slew of funny ladies. The Chicago Women’s Funny Festival will be underway at Stage 773 and they’re bringing in acts from coast to coast and beyond. This year you can expect to see sketch, improv, musical improv, puppets and a bit more stand-up that in the past. Turn on the mics and line-up the tutus, the ladies are coming and below are a few shows I recommend … →
Chicago Takes TomKat To A Whole New Level The TomKat Project has been sweeping Chicago for the better part this past year. Now it is off to New York City to hold its own at the New York Fringe Festival, but not without a few last performances in Chicago. Ok, now we all know who “TomKat” is, but do we know what “The TomKat Project” is? No? Allow me to shed some light on this two-act comedic play that dives … →
