Preview: 2011 TBS ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’ Kicks Off June 15
CHICAGO– Hilarity is back in the Windy City as the annual “Just for Laughs” festival comes to town to kick off summer. Over the next five days, Chicago venues will be rocking with comedy legends like...
View ArticleExclusive Portrait: Whitney Cummings at ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’
CHICAGO– The unique comic stylings of Whitney Cummings took centerstage June 16th at the Vic Theatre here, as part of the TBS“Just for Laughs Chicago.” Cummings wowed the audience with her hilarious...
View ArticleSlideshow: 7-Portrait Comedian Gallery of 2011 ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’
Previous | Image 1 of 7 | NextSteve Martin begins his very stupid conversation with Martin Short.CHICAGO– Last week, June 14-19, Chicago felt the roar of hilarity as it hosted the 2011 “Just for...
View ArticlePreview: Just for Laughs Chicago 2012 From TBS Kicks Off June 12, 2012
CHICAGO– If a collective chorus of guffaws is heard throughout the Windy City this week, blame it on the ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’ 2012 Festival. From June 12th-17th, stages large and small throughout...
View ArticleInterview: Deon Cole Hosts ‘Conan’ Writers at Just for Laughs Chicago
CHICAGO– While the “Conan” show spends a week in Chicago during the TBS“Just for Laughs” comedy festival, some of his writing staff are showcasing their talents around town in a couple venues. Comedian...
View ArticleInterviews: New Faces of Chicago at Just for Laughs Chicago
CHICAGO– One of the great nights of the TBS‘Just for Laughs Chicago’ comedy festival is the ‘New Faces of Chicago’ revue. The cream of the Windy City crop did their killer stand-up routines at The...
View ArticleSlideshow: John Oliver Performs at Just for Laughs Chicago
Previous | Image 1 of 3 | NextCHICAGO– The British wit John Oliver has stormed the shores of the former colonies with his dry antics, as featured correspondent on “The Daily Show” and his recurring...
View ArticleInterviews: Jeff Ross, Scott Adsit, Chris D’Elia at Just for Laughs Chicago
CHICAGO– The just completed “Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival brought in a variety of name acts. Insult comedy, improvisation and stand up was performed by Jeff Ross (“Comedy Central Roast”),...
View ArticleInterviews: Eric Andre, Natasha Leggero, Susan Messing at Just for Laughs...
CHICAGO– The cliché “up and coming” applies to Eric Andre, Natasha Leggero and Chicago’s own Susan Messing. While not quite household names, they are all on the cusp of comic greatness, and had notable...
View ArticleExclusive Slideshow: 23 Portraits of Comic Performers at 2012 Just for Laughs...
Previous | Image 1 of 23 | NextCHICAGO– After wrapping up recently, the “Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival was a rousing success, as established and new comic performers entertained audiences...
View ArticleSlideshow: ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Star Sarah Silverman at Just For Laughs Chicago
Previous | Image 1 of 16 | NextCHICAGO– The voice talents of Sarah Silverman nearly steal the animated film “Wreck-It Ralph,” which opened this weekend on November 2nd. Earlier this year, Silverman...
View ArticlePreview: TBS ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’ Kicks Off on June 11, 2013
CHICAGO– The great city of Chicago can’t stop the funny this week. The TBS“Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival returns for another hilarious six days. Highlights include performances by Russell...
View ArticleInterviews: New Local Comics Get Into the Act at ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’
CHICAGO– As the TBS Network’s “Just for Laughs Chicago” winds up on June 16th, the six-day comedy festival has become a major happening during the beginning of the summer entertainment season....
View ArticleInterviews: Tim Meadows, Scott Adsit, Kevin Dorff at 2013 ‘Just for Laughs’
CHICAGO– A round-up of comic stars at the TBS“Just for Laughs Chicago” this year included three notable alumni from The Second City stage. Tim Meadows (“Saturday Night Live”), Scott Adsit (“30 Rock”)...
View ArticleInterviews: Paul F. Tompkins, Cast of ‘Sullivan & Son’ at 2013 ‘Just for...
CHICAGO– The hottest comic and comedy show came together at the 2013 TBS“Just for Laughs Chicago” festival in June. Paul F. Tompkins – podcaster and host of VH1’s “Best Week Ever” – had a show, and...
View ArticleSlideshow: 24 Exclusive Portraits of Comedians at the 2013 ‘Just for Laughs...
Previous | Image 1 of 24 | NextJohn Hodgman of ‘The Daily Show’ headlined ‘Just for Laughs Chicago.’CHICAGO– The annual “Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival, sponsored by the TBS network, is one...
View ArticleSlideshow: Bill Maher, Bob Newhart Perform at the 2013 ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’
Previous | Image 1 of 13 | NextBill Maher headlines ‘Just for Laugh Chicago’ at The Chicago Theatre.CHICAGO– Two icons of comedy, one contemporary and one classic, took the stage during last month’s...
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