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Home » The Annoyance

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Dip your toes in some cultural happenings.
Posted inCity Life

Hotter than July

by Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid July 16, 2021August 18, 2021

Upcoming events and recommendations for the next seven days

Posted inArts & Culture

Jimmy Carrane is back after 18 years with World’s Greatest Dad(?)

by Jack Helbig October 30, 2019August 18, 2021

He never got the big breaks, but the 1990s improv and solo stalwart has figured some things out.

Posted inArts & Culture

Here are 19 shows to get you into the holiday spirit

by Julia Clausen November 29, 2018August 18, 2021

Christmas trains, elves, bingo, showgirls, and many, many carols, plus the Quranic perspective and Hanukkah goblins.

Posted inArts & Culture

Ben Hollis looks back on his pre-Wild Chicago days in Sex, Booze and Candy Bars

by Dan Jakes November 16, 2018August 18, 2021

Although the songs are out of tune, his absurdist, irreverent humor is still intact.

Posted inArts & Culture

Thirteen holiday shows that will delight (or disgust or bore or just entertain) you

by Chicago Reader December 21, 2017August 18, 2021

Hell in a Handbag’s 20th annual production of Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer is among the yuletide highlights.

Posted inArts & Culture

A Dickens Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, and nine more new stage shows

by Chicago Reader November 29, 2017August 18, 2021

A clever mashup of fact and fiction and a “radio show” version of the holiday classic are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inBlogs

Open House Chicago, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Steve Heisler October 13, 2017August 18, 2021

The Annoyance Theatre’s 30th anniversary party, Robot Riot at Emporium Arcade Bar, and more happenings from October 13-15

Posted inArts & Culture

Hair, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and six more new stage shows to see now

by Chicago Reader August 10, 2017August 18, 2021

“The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” and the unhinged Albee classic are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

Brave Like Them, The Bricklayers of Oz, and ten more new stage shows for the dog days

by Chicago Reader August 2, 2017August 18, 2021

A “queer as f**k riot grrrl musical” and Chicago Dance Crash’s latest story-length hip-hop showcase are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Amish Project, Hitch*cocktails, and seven more new stage shows to see now

by Chicago Reader July 12, 2017August 18, 2021

A one-woman show about a terrible tragedy and an improvised thriller performed under the influence are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

The School for Lies, At the Table, and seven more new stage shows to see now

by Chicago Reader July 6, 2017August 18, 2021

A spritely update of the Molière classic and a revival of Broken Nose Theatre’s hit are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies, Jacques Brel’s Lonesome Losers . . . , and nine more new stage shows

by Chicago Reader June 22, 2017August 18, 2021

A one-woman show to buckle up for and an intimate, retro revue are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

Born Yesterday, The Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz, and seven more new theater and comedy reviews

by Chicago Reader April 5, 2017August 18, 2021

A classic from Remy Bumppo and a revival from the House Theatre of Chicago are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

American Hwangap, Matt Damon Improv, and 12 more stage and comedy shows to see now

by Chicago Reader March 8, 2017August 18, 2021

A Korean-American family drama and an all-female Annoyance troupe are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

Seven theater and comedy shows for the spooky season

by Tony Adler, Justin Hayford, Jack Helbig, Deanna Isaacs, Dan Jakes, Aimee Levitt and Isabel Ochoa Gold October 19, 2016August 18, 2021

From Dracula to the Demon Barber of Fleet Street’s . . . brother

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