by Carl Kozlowski | September 16, 2026Comedian Nick Thune Travels Between Eras in “Never Always” Twenty years of comedy will come together for Nick Thune's "three-parter" special at the Den Theatre.
by Carl Kozlowski | August 3, 2026Stand-Up Won’t Let Go of Dwayne Kennedy The Chicago comedy legend on winning an Emmy and growing up in the city's stand-up scene.
by Christine Trevino | July 30, 2026“Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares,” A Show Starring One of Broadway’s Favorite Leading Ladies Benanti bridges the gap between Broadway and stand-up in this playful one-woman show.
by Carl Kozlowski | April 3, 2026Mohanad Elshieky’s Comedy Journey Brings Him to the Den Theatre Elshieky discusses the trajectory of his comedy career, from his early days podcasting in Libya to making his break on "Conan."
by Carl Kozlowski | March 16, 2026Comedian Jimmy Pardo Returns to His Chicago Roots The quick-witted host of the podcast “Never Not Funny,” brings his improvised stand-up to Zanies Rosemont for a special matinee show.
by Carl Kozlowski | October 27, 2025312 Comedy Festival Tries To Capture the Comedy Zeitgeist The festival stages its third edition, bringing together an eclectic mix of top comedy stars and rising talents.
by Carl Kozlowski | May 28, 2025Tim Meadows on the Midwest Origins of “The Ladies Man” and Making Chris Farley Laugh
by Carl Kozlowski | May 9, 2025Laugh at First Sight: A Preview of “First Date Comedy Gameshow” at the Laugh Factory
by Carl Kozlowski | March 28, 2025A Second Career: A Preview of “Chicago’s Funniest Teachers” at Zanies Rosemont
by Carl Kozlowski | January 21, 2025Forty Years of Laughter: An Interview with Comedian Jake Johannsen
by Carl Kozlowski | December 19, 2024Hometown Hero: Cameron Esposito Will Be Blowing Off Steam for New Year’s Eve at The Den
by Carl Kozlowski | December 13, 2024No Foes, Real Friends: My Best Friend Is Black Comedy Troupe Creates a Space
by Carl Kozlowski | December 6, 2024Let Yourself Go with Laughter: A Preview of Maria Bamford at The Den
