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Photo of the Annoyance Theatre ensemble taken in front of the location at Broadway and Briar streets, around 1988,

About Us:

CHICAGO'S ONLY FUNNY COMEDY. FOR OVER 35 YEARS.

For over 35 years, The Annoyance Theatre has created some of Chicago’s finest comedy. Home of Chicago's longest-running musical Co-ed Prison Sluts, as well as classics such as Steamworks the Musical, Shark Tank the Musical, and The Real Live Brady Bunch, The Annoyance uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketch-comedy and more in a vibrant, creative atmosphere.

The Annoyance has created over 250 shows, comprised of improvisation, sketch, full-length plays, cabaret, and full-length musicals.

Hundreds of people have performed in Annoyance shows, and you see many of them today on stage, in films, and on television.

The cast of an Annoyance Theatre show

Annoyance Theatre's horizontal marquis sign, with a red cast

The Annoyance Theatre's horizontal marquis sign, in black and white.

VISIT US

Planning a trip to The Annoyance?

Here's all you need to know:

Annoyance Theatre's bar windows and patrons at tables.

Annoyance Theatre's bar windows and patrons at tables in black and white.

BAR & KITCHEN

Hungry? Thirsty? The Annoyance Bar & Kitchen can help.

Annoyance Theatre actors with a red cast over the picture

Annoyance Theatre actors in black and white.

ENSEMBLE

The Annoyance is proud of the many talented people who have worked with us past and present.

Annoyance Theatre patrons

Annoyance Theatre patrons in black and white.

OUR PATRONS

The Annoyance would not exist without the participation and generosity of our patrons.

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OUR TEAM

Meet the members of our artistic, production, and education team.

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Annoyance Theatre's bar couches area, black and white.

RENT A SPACE

Need somewhere to rehearse a show or host an event? Use our space!

Annoyance Theatre's cast.

Annoyance Theatre's cast

EQUITY DIVERSITY
& INCLUSION

Learn about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Annoyance Theatre actors in a celebratory stance.

Annoyance_Theatre actors in a celebratory stance, black and white.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Bringing the vibrant, creative mission of The Annoyance outside of our theatre walls.

Students in an Annoyance Theatre workshop.

Students in an Annoyance Theatre workshop; black and white.

TRAINING

We offer a range of classes, workshops, and intensives taught by some of the best minds in comedy.

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