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BACK 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 2023 Dick Clahrk's New Years Rockin' Eve Come bring in the New Year with us at the Annoyance! Bar opens at 8 PM. The all-star show consisting of some of your favorite Annoyance shows will be at 10PM. Performances include numbers from Co-Ed Prison Sluts, Late Night Shenanigans, Rat Mass, Burlesque is More, and the Mick and Jen Magic Show! There will be appetizers served over the course of the evening and a champagne toast at midnight included with your ticket purchase. A midnight kiss is also included (subject to availability)! An Annoyance Production Ensemble Photos Videos: Previous Show Next Show TOP

BACK 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 2023 Gag Reflex An hour long show featuring sketch, improv, and more from the girls of Gag Reflex! Every Saturday at 10 PM. Written by: Chelsea Matkins & Amita Rau Lighting & Graphics Design: Sam Macnerland Executive Producer Jennifer Estlin Managing Producer: Joe McDaniel Managing Director Jayson Brooks Ensemble Amita Rao Max Kantor Chelsea Matkins Mitch Winkler Max Cantor Rogue Schmidt Photos Videos: Previous Show Next Show TOP

BACK 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 2024 Baby Blue Christian Pitsch stars in Baby Blue, a thematic solo sketch hour featuring original characters and songs. This showcase blends digital and stage comedy to create an unforgettable experience that illustrates the bizarre and macabre inner workings of Christian Pitsch. Directed by Jayson Brooks, and featuring the voice of Mario Turner. Ensemble Christian James Pitsch Jayson Brooks Photos Videos: Previous Show Next Show TOP

BACK 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 1987 Splatter Theater 1987 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed in justo non enim pellentesque euismod eget ac tellus. Nam efficitur felis eget magna lobortis sodales. Suspendisse pellentesque, diam eget bibendum finibus, nisl nisi ultricies massa, quis rhoncus orci nibh vel elit. Aenean facilisis, augue a aliquet ultricies, purus nunc pharetra magna, nec ultricies tortor sem in sem. Quisque vitae elementum metus. Nam id auctor nulla. Suspendisse ac commodo ipsum. 12-2 Ensemble Photos Videos: Previous Show Next Show TOP

BACK 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 2016 Co-Ed Prison Sluts with Puppets! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed in justo non enim pellentesque euismod eget ac tellus. Nam efficitur felis eget magna lobortis sodales. Suspendisse pellentesque, diam eget bibendum finibus, nisl nisi ultricies massa, quis rhoncus orci nibh vel elit. Aenean facilisis, augue a aliquet ultricies, purus nunc pharetra magna, nec ultricies tortor sem in sem. Quisque vitae elementum metus. Nam id auctor nulla. Suspendisse ac commodo ipsum. Written by: Production team 1 Directed by: Production team 2 Music Director: Lisa McQueen Fight Choreographer: Tommy Karner Stage Manager: Production team 3 Lighting Design: Sam McNerland Produced by: Joe McDaniel Other Production Team: Production team 1 Ensemble Alex Madda Justin Swinson Unfortunately No U names :( Craig Uhlir Sean Koch Evan Mulrooney Susan Glynn Photos Videos: Previous Show Next Show TOP

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BACK 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 2024 Dirty Laundry The solo show, Dirty Laundry, is a collection of stories that include some of Rach Granillo’s most embarrassing moments and wackiest inside thoughts from throughout her life. We’re talking some of their deepest darkest secrets here people! Please, Rach hopes you can join them on this whimsical journey down memory lane. In this deep dive there will be standup, storytelling, and song. So, come on, laugh until she cries and then laugh some more while Rach airs out her Dirty Laundry. Ensemble Rach Granillo Photos Videos: Previous Show Next Show TOP

BACK ​ ​ ​ ​ 2016 Splatter Theater 2016 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed in justo non enim pellentesque euismod eget ac tellus. Nam efficitur felis eget magna lobortis sodales. Suspendisse pellentesque, diam eget bibendum finibus, nisl nisi ultricies massa, quis rhoncus orci nibh vel elit. Aenean facilisis, augue a aliquet ultricies, purus nunc pharetra magna, nec ultricies tortor sem in sem. Quisque vitae elementum metus. Nam id auctor nulla. Suspendisse ac commodo ipsum. Originally Directed by: Mick Napier Annoyance Theatre Production Team Artistic Director: Mick Napier Executive Producer: Jennifer Estlin Managing Director: Jayson Brooks Managing Producer Joe McDaniel Technical Director Sam Macnerland Production Assistant Anna Vu Ensemble Alex Madda Justin Swinson Unfortunately No U names :( Craig Uhlir Sean Koch Evan Mulrooney Susan Glynn Photos Videos: Previous Show Next Show TOP

Annoyance+ UPCOMING SERIES PAST SHOWS Upcoming Livestreams Upcoming Series Series: WATCH Green Show Live ​ ​ Sketch, Variety, Stand-Up Crazy antics with green screen More Info Past Recordings Past Shows: WATCH Anchor Show: Unanchored STREAM Wednesday 7:00 PM Improv Each Wednesday night, this cast will genre bend and mind meld with improv and original sketches until they find the answer to the question: Who am I in this world? More Info WATCH Christmas Karen 2 STREAM Thursday 9:30 PM Play Christmas Karen 2 is a new original play, written by Elizabeth Fulton, and picks up where last year's Christmas Karen left off. If you missed last year's show, we'll have a recap at the beginning of the show to catch you up to speed. More Info WATCH Forgive Me, Estoy Aprendiendo STREAM Thursday 9:30 PM Sketch “Forgive Me, Estoy Aprendiendo” enters a world where language is universal. 50% de los actors hablan español, y 50% do not hablan español. More Info WATCH Improvised High School Reunion STREAM Wednesday 9:30 PM Improv Return home, reunite with the absurd ghosts of your past, and relive the most awkward years of your life…by way of audience suggestions! More Info WATCH Jaffe and Magy present: LOW STANDARDS STREAM Wednesday 8:00 PM Sketch Join Jaffe and Magy for a two-person sketch comedy show complete with original musical numbers, jokes galore, and the magic of having low standards! More Info WATCH Messing with John Lehr STREAM 5/4 9:30 PM Improv Susan Messing and John Lehr are an improvised comedy clusterfuck. More Info WATCH PRETTY PRIVILEGE: The First Funny Women STREAM Tuesday 8:00PM Sketch Pretty Privilege: The First Funny Women is a satirical live sketch show following two young insecure women trying to prove their worth to whoever will listen-while looking relatively pretty doing it. More Info WATCH Splatter Theater 2023 STREAM Tuesday 8:00 PM Sketch “In the town of Mayfield, thirteen horror movie caricatures find themselves at the murderous whims of some guy in a hockey mask.” More Info WATCH The Couzins Family Reunion STREAM Saturday 2:00 PM Variety Celebrate Juneteenth with “The Couzins” This Family Reunion is like no other! Issa comedy show! More Info WATCH Baby Wine STREAM Friday 9:30 PM Improv QUEER COMEDY, HON! More Info WATCH Destroy All Evidence! STREAM Friday 8:00 PM Play In this madcap comedy, a team of federal bureaucrats is thrown into the high-stakes world of national security and espionage as they are tasked to cover up America’s involvement in a diplomatic catastrophe. More Info WATCH Grow Up! or Die Trying STREAM Wednesday 7:00 PM Sketch Grow Up! Or Die Trying is a one-night live sketch revue that explores the trials and tribulations of coming of age. More Info WATCH Improvised It's A Wonderful Life STREAM Wednesday 8:00 PM Improv Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you hadn’t been born? You’d probably hope you’d be missed, but that doesn’t always ring true. More Info WATCH Late Night Shenanigans presents: ONWARDS AND DOWNWARDS! STREAM Saturday 8:00 PM Sketch Late Night Shenanigans is back at it with their all new sketch revue! More Info WATCH Missed Call STREAM Friday 8:00 PM Improv Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday. More Info WATCH Scoobie Doobie Doo STREAM Saturday 10:30 PM Improv Attention people of Coolsville, Mystery Incorporated will be at the Annoyance Theatre for ONE NIGHT ONLY. More Info WATCH Steamworks the Musical STREAM Friday 8:00 PM Musical Steamworks is a big gay musical in partnership with Chicago Steamworks bath house. More Info WATCH Two Tickets to Paradise STREAM Thursday 9:30 PM Sketch You've got a ticket to Paradise— now relax and enjoy your stay in a chaotic Margaritaville Resort that's dripping with mystery at every turn! More Info WATCH Christmas Comedian Cabaret 7 STREAM Sunday 9:30 PM Musical To make up for the days getting colder, Comedian Cabaret brings you another hot cast! More Info WATCH Dirty Laundry STREAM Wednesday 8:00 PM Stand-Up, Storytelling Dirty Laundry is a whimsical solo show that brings you through the wackiest parts of Rach Granillo's life. More Info WATCH If You Know, You Know STREAM Saturday 10:00 PM Variety "If You Know, You Know" is a new variety show series hosted by Stepping Stone Theater in collaboration with the Annoyance that will feature talent from all over the Chicago comedy community. More Info WATCH It's Christmas, Goddamnit! STREAM Saturday 8:00 PM Play A long running Annoyance staple, this holiday classic is a dark comedy about a truly dysfunctional family at Christmas. More Info WATCH Little Orphan Boy the Musical STREAM Saturday 6:30 PM Musical The misadventures of a Little English Lad, lost in New York City, who's only wish is to be reunited with his Mum. More Info WATCH OY! (a Jewish holiday show for everyone!) STREAM Saturday 6:30 PM Sketch 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. More Info WATCH Somebody's Babies presents: THIS TIME NEXT WEEK STREAM Wednesday 8:00 PM ​ Somebody’s Baby is turning their narrative long-form sets into a play. More Info WATCH Super Human STREAM Thursday 8:00 PM Improv Super Human is synonymous with bold, hilarious, fearless and fun comedy. More Info WATCH What the F*ck If...? A Marvel Studios Parody STREAM Saturday 9:00 PM Sketch Join us for a parody of some of the most famous and beloved MCU characters in a world of infinite (and f*cked up) possibilities. More Info Subscribe and be the first to know about future LiveStreams! Live shows. 7 days a week. Got an idea for a show? Whether your thing is improv, sketch, an original play, musical, or something else, The Annoyance is always accepting pitches for new shows. Show Application Info TOP