The three short documentaries dig deep into corners of Chicago history.
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The iO Theater’s Bentwood Comedy Festival arrives with an abundance of talent
In its freshman year, this ten-day comedy bacchanalia approaches improv from all angles.
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Joe Swanberg’s Easy is easily the most north-side-centric Chicago show of all time—but that’s not so terrible
The writer-director’s personal portrait of the city fulfills the contract of auteur television.
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Marc Maron hates on the Reader in Easy
A scathing Reader review plays a bit part in Joe Swanberg’s new Netflix series.
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iO’s first year in Lincoln Park hasn’t been all laughs
Charna Halpern says iO’s first year in a new theater has left her $7 million in debt.
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The Mission Theater is changing hands—but sketch comedy isn’t dead
Despite news reports to the contrary, TJ and Dave’s departure does not spell the end of iO’s Mission Theater.
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iO makes a big move into founder Charna Halpern’s ‘dream theater’
iO leaves behind two decades of history as it moves to founder Charna Halpern’s “dream theater.”
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Reader’s Agenda Wed 5/14: Creative Crossings, T.J. and Dave, and Young Widows
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, May 14
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Reader’s Agenda Wed 1/22: Perfect Pussy, Lolita, and TJ & Dave
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, January 22
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Miracle workers: Scott Adsit and friends improvise at iO
Scott Adsit and guests deliver great long-form improv
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Now playing: Dark Shadows, Headhunters, and God Bless America
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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Factory pilot screens at iO tonight
IO hosts a screening of Spike TV’s Factory, a new sitcom featuring Dave Pasquesi and other Chicago performers.