Stages, Theater

Review: Visit the “Adult Sesame Street” with a 20th Anniversary Production of Avenue Q 

Have you ever wanted to witness a Muppet make the beast with two backs? Do a deep dive into getting “felt up”? Learn the history of the monster race? Then Avenue […]

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Beyond, Event

THE C2E2 CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE PREVIEW IS BACK 2021 EDITION!

2021 has been weird, and there’s nothing weirder than saying “It’s convention season in Chicago” in early to mid-December, but we’re fresh off Chicago TARDIS, Wizard World was bumped up […]

Marielle Bokor /
Beyond, Event, Uncategorized

Choose Your Own Adventure Guide to Comic-Con@Home Day 5: Sunday

Well, we’re here. It might be cooler than it is out in California where one particular convention center would normally be packed to the brim with fans of all number […]

Marielle Bokor /
Beyond, Event, Event, Games & Tech, Preview

PREVIEW: Episode III, C2E2 2020: A Choose Your Own Adventure Guide to Sunday

Here we are, already facing the final curtain. We’ve had a lot of fun so far,  haven’t we? As we promised, there’s been a little something for every kind of […]

Marielle Bokor /
Comedy, Stages

Review: Chicago Comedian Drew Michael Captivates Crowd at The Den Theatre

Local comedian Drew Michael brought his stand-up tour home to Chicago last weekend. Michael performed at The Den Theatre’s Main Stage for a full audience. Maddie Wiener was the opening […]

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Beyond, Comedy, Event, Review, Stages

Review: Jonah Ray and a Killer Lineup of Local Comedians Serve Up Unique and Hilarious Show at Lincoln Lodge

It’s already been established that fezzes are cool. In Chicago, though, it’s doubly true, as anyone who frequents The Lincoln Lodge should well know. The alt comedy playground, now located […]

Marielle Bokor /
Beyond, Film & TV, Interview, Interviews, Television

Interview: Jonah Ray of MST3K, Nerdist, The Meltdown Talks Comedy, Chicago and Friendship

As we already mentioned, Jonah Ray’s recent stint at @North Bar this past weekend was fantastic, and we had a great time. With all the great standup and movie riffing, […]

Marielle Bokor /
Beyond, Comedy, Event, Stages

Review: Festival of Me with Jonah Ray at @North Bar a Hulk-Style Smash

Chicago’s a comedy city. Throw a stone and you’ll hit a great comedy stage, and whether it’s Second City, iO, Annoyance or somewhere else you’ll be guaranteed a laugh or two. […]

Marielle Bokor /
Stages, Theater

Steppenwolf’sYou Got Older Succeeds as a Quietly Realized Family Story

After seeing Steppenwolf’s Chicago premiere of Clare Barron’s poignant play, You Got Older, I felt the need to text my sister. Much like Barron’s protagonist, Mae (Caroline Neff), my sister, […]

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Comedy, Stages

Humboldt Pie is a Slice of Comedic Comfort Food at Slate Arts

Humboldt Park might not be the first place you’d think of when you’re talking about seeing comedy in Chicago, but recently, the ever-changing nature of Humboldt Park has become home […]

Marielle Bokor /
Stages, Theater

Steppenwolf’s BLKS Celebrates the Chaos of Friendship and Adulthood

BLKS, poet Aziza Barnes’ foray into playwriting, is a funny, insightful and honest look into the lives of four, 20-something black women living in New York City. Forged with humor […]

Brent Eickhoff /
Film, Film & TV, Review

Film Review:Brad’s Status An Anxiety Driven, Funny Film

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As disturbing or angst-ridden as they can get, I have a real affection for the works of Mike White, as both writer and director. His only previous time as a […]

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