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MelanComedy this Sunday!

One night only! Join Andy Ross in his 1-man show “MelanComedy” in town from NYC this Sunday at 9.30 pm at the Annoyance. Andy had a good run in NYC and now he’s in Chicago for 1 night only. Get tickets at AnnoyanceProductions.com . They’re only $10 and we haven’t done [...]


Don’t say we didn’t tell you…

Don't say we didn't tell you...

When you hear that Schadenfreude has Tim Smithe, Ronnie Woo Woo and Burt the Regular – you BETTER believe us. This truly was a magical night. Full of improvisation (not ours) and vague ramblings of unicorns, woos and home furniture delivery.
The TBS Just for Laughs festival was a blast – and thanks for [...]


Tonight. Annoyance. 10 pm. Just for Laughs Festival. Click HERE for tix.

Tonight. Annoyance. 10 pm. Just for Laughs Festival. Click HERE for tix.

Hey – TBS Stand-up, how’s the Coors Light?

I just can’t wait to get onstage this Saturday for the TBS Just for Laughs Festival. The guest list is ridiculous, the comedy is gonna be out of the park, and although we aren’t as famous as Ellen, our shit’s gonna be Chicago.
Just inviting Kanye to your show doesn’t make it “Chicago”, Ellen.
Get your [...]


Just For Laughs – June 20th

Just For Laughs - June 20th

Hey, we’re playing the Just for Laughs festival on June 20th. Get your tickets here. It’s going to be a great show.


Small Asian Boy is Baaackkkk…

What else do you need to know? How about this:

Tonight!
9PM Show
$10 Door
$2.50 Drink Specials
$0 Food (FREE!)
2020 N. Oakley – The Gallery Cabaret (tons of parking)


Surprise Guests…

Always stop by the Schadenfreude Rent Party! Check it out, intergalactic space bounty hunter Jango Fett stopped by last week. He gets into it with Kate.
Tonight! The Last Rent Party! 9PM! $10! The Gallery Cabaret – 2020 N. Oakley! Free Food!


Mike and Duane!

Hey all – Friday night is our LAST RENT PARTY of 2009*
5/8 – Tomorrow Night! 9PM, Gallery Cabaret – 2020 N. Oakley, $10 door, FREE FOOD – and Mike and Duane will be there! If you don’t know these guys – then just take a few minutes of your day, and watch the riotous [...]


In case you were wondering, this is what it looks like behind that door at the Gallery Cabaret

In case you were wondering, this is what it looks like behind that door at the Gallery Cabaret

You don’t want to miss this! Tonight! 9PM! $10 Door! Free Food! 2020 N. Oakley – The Gallery Cabaret! Live Games and Fun!!


Hey Everyone – Don’t Forget it’s Baseball Season!

Sheesh. You’d think it’s the end of the world with all the bad news coming out of boob-tube! You probably forgot your favorite teams have just started the never-ending race towards the pennant. (in like another 5 months)
Sit back, and let Adam remind you of a warm summer afternoon, some 80s baseball players [...]


Last Minute Addition to Schad Rent Party Tonight:

Crazy Aunt Judy!!!!
The Gallery Cabaret! Tonight! 9PM! $10! FREE FOOD! 2020 N. Oakley
I don’t think this video is on the list of “99 Things on the Internet You Should Have Seen by Now” – but it should be.


Who plays with Schad?

Tribune columnist and all-around social media icon Eric Zorn plays with Schad! Here he is with us at the First Annual Quizmasters Quiz Challenge! It was a close battle, but Schad ended up winning in the end!
What is he gonna do with us tonight? Not saying. But, knowing how much Eric [...]


Wanna know who the rock stars of comedy are?

Us!
And then, right after us, Lola Balatro. These guys are fantastic musicians, brilliant comedians and genius showmen. And they are coming out TONIGHT.
The Gallery Cabaret! 9PM! $10! FREE FOOD! 2020 N. Oakley


Scenes from the Rent Party

When we tell you there’s a cake for Sandy’s party… You didn’t think it would just be any old cake, did you?
Don’t miss what happens this Friday night!


If you missed it on Friday…

If you missed it on Friday...

You missed the Sandy cake for his birthday.
And Michael Ognisanti.

Don’t miss it this Friday night! 4/24 @ 9PM! The Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley!


Reason to go to the Schad Rent Party Tonight: #47 – Old(er) Women

Reason to go to the Schad Rent Party Tonight: #47 - Old(er) Women

We ran into this great old woman when she baked us a hair-pie last year. Now, we have moved in with her.

Bertha Mason joins us tonight at the Schadenfreude Rent Party!
Tonight. 8PM Dinner. 9PM Show. $10 Door. $2.50 Drinks. $0 Food. The Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley.


Live Video: Clark Street Stays on Facebook

This week we have entirely new rent party with entirely new material and guests. If you’ve never been or missed last weeks show, here’s a quick video I took from my flip-camera of the Lakewood Manor Players doing their hit song “What Happens on the Clark Street Stays on the Facebook”:
Want to see more of [...]


Reason #4 for the Schad Rent Party

Yuri FREAKIN’ Lane!
This dude is a Rent Party regular and an awesome human beatbox. The dude will get your energy pumping and you screaming at the top of your lungs for more. Ladies, be prepared to remove panties and throw on the stage.
Tonight. 8PM Dinner. 9PM Show. $10 Door. $2.50 Drinks. $0 Food. [...]


Still on the fence? Seriously?

Let’s let Sandy convince you…
Friday Night. 4/17. 8PM Dinner. 9PM Show. $10 Door. $2.50 Drinks. $0 Food. 2020 N. Oakley, The Gallery Cabaret.


Schad Rent Party: Public Service Administration

This just in! Our friends from the Public Service Administration are in Chicago for an unrelated improv show this weekend and are going to come by to join in the bit parade for this week’s Schad Rent Party! If you aren’t familiar, you must not read Huffington Post. They are the crew that does all [...]


Think You Know the Smithe Brothers?

Check out Tim Smithe on Friday night at the Schadenfreude Rent Party!
(We promise we won’t repeat this bit)


Miss the Rent Party on Friday Night?

Miss the Rent Party on Friday Night?

Don’t worry. Angry White Guy didn’t. And he’s in Chicago. I’m not going to toot our own horn or anything – I’ll save that for Mr. Hall. However, it’s not everyday he recommends a show, and doesn’t piss off the masses when he does. This is one of those rare occasions. [...]


Small Asian Boy Says:

Small Asian Boy Says:

What else do you need to know? How about this:

9PM Show, Doors open @ 8PM
$10 Door
$2.50 Drink Specials
$0 Food (FREE!)
2020 N. Oakley – The Gallery Cabaret (tons of parking)


Schadenfreude Rent Party – CLOSEUP!

Schadenfreude Rent Party - CLOSEUP!

This Friday, 4/10 – the Rent Party returns to the Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley, 9PM Show, $10 Door, $2.50 Drinks, $0 Food. Chances are good you’re gonna get lucky.
Today, we’re gonna tell you about a sketch comedy group – Lakewood Manor Players.
Born in 2005, they setup a home for improvisers who – oh [...]