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In the world of improv comedy, anything can happen. But what happens when all the decent folk have left and a cast of delirious performers take over? After Hours Improv is The Annoyance's late night non-so-secret show where only the dumbest and most daring bits can truly be given the space they deserve...After Hours

QUEER COMEDY, HON!

CHIP Chats is a PowerPoint comedy show that is a bit like TED Talks, but much Worse.

A night of Roman fuckery. Watch philosophers roast each other, improv gladiators battle, and kneel to Cesar in this truly unruly night of alt-comedy.

Joe Cariola & Gabby Seed team up for a night of tight, wacky, absurd sketches.

The night opens with students performing with veteran improvisers and closes with a dynamic, debaucherous set from house team Sight Unseen.

Avery Kiefer and Kyle Greenberg collaborate on a sketch show that dares to ask the question: Can they crash at your house for a few weeks? Silly and chaotic. Dramatic and honest. These are just four out of the over 2400 different words that they will say during the show.

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, catch Gag Reflex before they bring their show to NYC! With all new sketches & their classic improv, this is a show you don't wanna miss.

HOLD THESE TRUTHS explores the beginnings of the US, the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. Featuring insight, notable figures, anecdotes, and storytelling, solo performance veteran Paul Turner examines how we got here, politically. MORE...

Just My Imagination is a character-driven variety show that dives into the whimsical daydreams of Liz and Willis, offering a hilarious journey through quirky sketches and offbeat moments that celebrate the joy of imagination.

"Little Orphan Boy the Musical!" follows the uplifting tale of a Little English Lad who has lost his Mum yet again, this time in the city that never sleeps, New York, baby!

Max and Ian are Friends (?) is a One-Night Only variety show featuring a night of dancing, singing, cooking, magic, friendship (?), special guests (not famous), and much more!

Motorcycle Rocketship is more than just a hilarious sketch show with new material every week.

Explore the real meaning of the holidays in this new comedic Christmastime one-act, nothing is inherently wrong with nudes sent consensually between adults!

From puppets to fight lessons to 1940s detectives, join us for a night of silly sketches written and performed by all-queer sketch team Writing Into Oblivion in their first headline show!

Back with an extra spooky and dramatic show for October...every week we're pitching a new and completely improvised CW style pilot episode.

An all new hour of original sketches and songs by So Far So Good, the comedy supergroup of Eamon Hegarty and Nicholas Rohrman.

Super Human is synonymous with bold, hilarious, fearless and fun comedy.

The LateNight-Ish Experience will display brilliance, creativity, and community through live performances.

An hour long improv and sketch comedy show that features Chicago's premiere, improv teams, new sketches from the psychotic minds of Max Lazerine and Annie Sullivan, and ending the night is more improv with Max + Annie and a surprise, local legendary guest.

Deep within the bowels of Chicago Public access, come enjoy a late night talk show unlike any other. Join D-tier celebrity Alex Limarzi and his long suffering sidekick Milo Kotis for a night of classic late night fun. The show will feature a monologue, remots, and interviews with two local people of interest.

An hour long comedy show featuring some of Annoyance Theatre’s best and funniest.

Christmas Karen 3 is a new original multi-media play, written by Elizabeth Fulton, and picks up one year after last year's Christmas Karen 2 show left. If you didn't see the first or second Christmas Karen, we'll start the play with a recap to get you up to speed.

This week on “David & David”, David Byrne (David Byrne) is torn between his girlfriend, Suzy (Suzy the Lamp), and his roommate David Lynch (David Lynch) when the latter, hearbroken by his ex, Bjork (Bjork), plans a prophesied dinner party for their friends Neighbor Nic (Nicolas Cage), Lorde Lande (Werner Herzog), and Georgie (Georgia O’Keeffe) on the same night as Suzy and Byrne’s anniversary.

Escapades is a completely improvised choose-your-own adventure.

From heart felt laughs, physical comedy, monologues, and singing, you never know what to expect from Flex.

Step into a dazzling cabaret show where talented performers light up the stage with captivating songs inspired by Broadway's greatest hits.

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

A curated hour of eclectic, comedic material written in a week and performed for the first time.

Who's Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in Let's Play a Game, a new short form show that's a unique blend of comedy, chaos, and the tropes that make horror truly terrifying.

"Little Orphan Boy the Musical!" follows the uplifting tale of a Little English Lad who has lost his Mum yet again, this time in the city that never sleeps, New York, baby!

In this "very funny and clever new Christmas play that will jingle your bells" (according to Saturday Night Live writer T. Sean Shannon), the principal of a scandal-plagued high school tasks the drama teacher with creating an original Christmas musical to save the school’s reputation--and his job.

Hosted by members of Tuesday Musical Improv, this free weekly jam allows anyone to try out musical improv. Sign-ups begin at 6:45--no experience necessary!

What even is Hanukkah? And how the hell do you spell it?? Join us for this delightful holiday party that remembers the holidays are for everyone, and celebrates Jewish joy and traditions.

Anything can happen...and it usually does.

Welcome to Rat Mass - the only variety show in Chicago that worships the rats who roam our fine city.

A documentary of the history and behind the scenes of Annoyance's Flagship show, Splatter Theater.

The Teeny Tiny Character Show is just that: a petite little space for comedians to showcase their characters.

Three families are marooned in the Houston airport on Christmas Eve, evoking cabin fever, bureaucratic insanity, and the true meaning of Christmas (?!) in this world-premiere ensemble comedy.

It's Christmas at Steamworks, and all through the baths, all the gays are celebrating, and there are ghosts?!

Bring your own team to Annoyance on Tuesday nights to get a rep in and giggle. If you don't have a team to bring, no worries! There's a mashup team and we're happy to throw you on it! Signups are at 8:30PM and we'll hit the stage at 9:00PM.

Featuring special guests each week, Andrew Baldwin and Daryn Robinson perform original comedic songs that finally answer the question, “Why are there no good Thanksgiving bops?”

Zoe and Claire invite a combo platter of their most intimate friends, family, sexy acquaintances, and full blown strangers to preview their 45 minute sketch show before they take it on the road.

High-octane improv comedy from Chicago's most seasoned performers.

The show features the fantastic Annoyance House Ensemble in both long- and short-form improv.

“Forgive Me, Estoy Aprendiendo” enters a world where language is universal. 50% de los actors hablan español, y 50% do not hablan español.

Step into a dazzling cabaret show where talented performers light up the stage with captivating songs inspired by Broadway's greatest hits.

HOLD THESE TRUTHS will be an exploration into the beginnings of the United States, the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution, featuring insight, notable figures and anecdotes, and storytelling.

A variety show celebrating the living by pretending they are dead.

"Little Orphan Boy the Musical!" follows the uplifting tale of a Little English Lad who has lost his Mum yet again, this time in the city that never sleeps, New York, baby!

This comedic tale of vampiric romance seeks to answer the question: Does my wife actually love me?

Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday.

This themed competition show will have a variety of games, challenges, and invites the audience to enter to participate!

From puppets to fight lessons to 1940s detectives, join us for a night of silly sketches written and performed by all-queer sketch team Writing Into Oblivion in their first headline show!

Annual Pride party with Drag Shows, specialty drinks, and all the fabulousness.

The Rybellion is the seventh recorder recital/concert/spectacular. Ryan will play the recorder to hits from Cowboy Carter, the Eras Tour and more.

A night for Annoyance students to JAM!

The entire town of Dove Cliff comes together to put on one last big show before the town is foreclosed - and overtaken by a tech magnate with a devastating secret. Will they save the town?

Eagle Scouts on their way to the renowned Philmont camp encounter a disaster, and only they can save themselves.