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Tag: Comedy

Second City’s Anne Libera writes the playbook on being ‘Funnier’
  • SECOND CITY

Second City’s Anne Libera writes the playbook on being ‘Funnier’

By Barbara Roche Sep 19, 2025
Second City's funny girl, Anne Libera, has spent decades shaping the way Chicago, and the world, understands comedy. Now, the longtime Second City director and educator is brin...
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Hulu reveals Deli Boys teaser trailer and premiere date
  • CHICAGO MADE

Hulu reveals Deli Boys teaser trailer and premiere date

By Barbara Roche Jan 30, 2025
The much anticipated Chicago-made comedy series, Deli Boys, is set to premiere on Hulu on March 6, 2025. Filmed in Chicago from January to April 2024, the show follows two P...
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Creative Hustle brings Chicago’s most talented under one roof
  • Events

Creative Hustle brings Chicago’s most talented under one roof

By Reel Chicago Sep 7, 2021
Award-winning writer, producer, and actor Jay Davis (Not Another Black Movie, Choke On That: The Series, and Not Another Zombie Movie) presents Creative Hustle! This i...
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Work in Progress Comedy Showcase at Navy Pier
  • Events

Work in Progress Comedy Showcase at Navy Pier

By Reel Chicago Jul 14, 2021
When it comes to comedy, Chicago is no second city—we take center stage. Celebrate our city’s local talent with a comedy showcase featuring sets from up-and-coming voices c...
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Glad & FCB launch a Kitchen Keynote with Angela Kinsey
  • CREATIVE

Glad & FCB launch a Kitchen Keynote with Angela Kinsey

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2020
This afternoon, Angela Kinsey from The Office announces Glad ForceFlex Plus in a Kitchen Keynote that's guaranteed to keep you entertained for 8 full minutes. Similar to App...
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Players Workshop offering free virtual classes
  • Events

Players Workshop offering free virtual classes

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2020
Players Workshop, the original school of improvisation in Chicago established in 1970, is offering free virtual workshops to teachers and furloughed or laid off workers to ...
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Lil Rel brings big laughs to NBC’s ‘Small Fortune’
  • TV

Lil Rel brings big laughs to NBC’s ‘Small Fortune’

By Reel Chicago Jun 23, 2020
NBC has named Chicago comedian, actor, writer and producer Lil Rel Howery as host of the new game show, Small Fortune. Howery, who will also serve as executive producer, joins...
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Trailer for Marcelle/Leonard webseries, ‘BETA’ drops
  • Reel Indie

Trailer for Marcelle/Leonard webseries, ‘BETA’ drops

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020
Peanut Productions, LLC and M|Rising Creative in association with ESSDEE Productions have released the trailer for their new nine-episode webseries, BETA. The dramedy was creat...
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