During this show, the cast will act as a jury, determining the guilt of a defendant who's crime (based on audience suggestion) will be re-examined scene by scene.

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

QUEER COMEDY, HON!

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.

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

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

the Deconstruction ("decon") is a mother sauce form that revolves around a central source scene - from which resulting scenes, some comedic, some surreal, some a slice of life - are spun off, deconstructing the basic reality.

Howdy Grenich is a devilish one act play, half written and half improvised, that reimagines the Grinch in a much raunchier, chaotic light.

"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!

Anything can happen...and it usually does.

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

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?

Tindred Spirits is a one-act play written by Elizabeth Fulton that features all-too-real dating stories. Please don't come if you've been on a date with her.

Tuesday Musical Improv features two groups improvising new musicals every week.

For One Night Only, join the Live Studio Audience for this sensational, breathtaking, wondrous, thrilling, splendid, remarkable, striking, astounding, fantastic, magnificent, dazzling, amazing, astonishing, marvelous, stunning, dramatic, miraculous, fabulous, grand, eye-catching multimedia theatrical experience!

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

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

Come see some of Chicago's best improvisers and musical comedians sing legit Broadway repertoire.

Dirty Laundry is Rach Granillo’s debut solo show which highlights different pain points from Rachel’s life through a comedic lens in the form of scenes, songs, and videos.

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

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

A classic tale...retold by an improv ensemble that sends it up like with brilliant wit and irreverance.

"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!

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

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.

Bask in the warmth of a one-hour improvised musical inspired by The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books and movies.

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

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

Japan’s top sketch comedians are coming all the way from Japan to Chicago!

A tight-knit group of friends lean on each other through every 90’s New Year’s Eve – but a secret midnight kiss puts their friendships to the test.

It’s an Old Hollywood Christmas Special hosted by the jolliest movie monsters around, Frankenstein and Bride Of Frankenstein!

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.

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

Treat yourself to Chicago’s most intellectual comedy show.

Dirty Laundry is Rach Granillo’s debut solo show which highlights different pain points from Rachel’s life through a comedic lens in the form of scenes, songs, and videos.

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

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

"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!

America's favorite trans performers who are also named Finn and Sage are back for a brand new holiday sketch show!

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

One Star is a comedy troupe that enjoys schadenfreude; our signature improv long form features scenes and characters inspired by real reviews of places you suggest.

A night for Annoyance students to JAM!

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.

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.

An Improv comedy show with startling theatricality that looks like magic.