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Monday:

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Student Jam

Monday

Open Run

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Showcase

A night for Annoyance students to JAM!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
All

Tuesday:

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Motorsleighbell Santaship

Tuesday

12/19

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Sketch

Come watch all of the universe coalesce in this sketch comedy show featuring seven of “Chicago’s most good jokesters."

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Open Stage - Free!

Tuesday

Open Run

9:30 PM

Mainstage

Sketch, Improv, Variety, Stand-Up

Anything can happen...and it usually does.

Show Poster

Girl Party

Tuesday

12/5 - 12/19

8:00 PM

Small Theater

Improv

Girl Party is an all female long form improv show with rotating hosts, and a new theme every week- chosen by YOU!

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Tuesday Musical Improv

Tuesday

Open Run

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Improv, Musical

Tuesday Musical Improv features two groups improvising new musicals every week.

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Teeny Tiny Character Show

Tuesday

12/12

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Showcase

The Teeny Tiny Character Show is just that: a petite little space for comedians to showcase their characters.

Wednesday:

Show Poster

Improvised It's A Wonderful Life

Wednesday

12/20 - 12/27

8:00 PM

Mainstage

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.

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Trigger Happy: Annoyance's Signature Improv Show

Wednesday

Open Run

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Improv

An Improv comedy show with startling theatricality that looks like magic.

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Lakeview Girls

Wednesday

11/22 - 12/27

8:00 PM

Small Theater

Sketch

Messy relationships. Terrible jobs. Riding the Hot Mess Express. Welcome to young adulthood.

Show Poster

Re-Run: An Improvised Sitcom Parody

Wednesday

11/1 - 1/31

9:30 PM

Mainstage

Improv

In this improvised sitcom parody, our performers reveal never before seen episodes of your favorite tv shows such as Friends, The Office, Cheers or Arrested Development.

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DNA Comedy presents: Shirts & Skins

Wednesday

12/6, 12/13

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch

Welcome to DNA: Shirts and Skins! An hour long sketch revue of the very best sketches from our previous four shows this year!

Thursday:

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Unsinkable Tarts

Thursday

8:00 PM

11/30 - 12/28

Small Theater

Sketch

Boots and Poots presents a sketch revue about accepting one's mortality in this collapsing world... and also friendship, it's about that, too.

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Christmas Karen 2

Thursday

9:30 PM

11/30 - 12/28

Mainstage

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.

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Super Human

Thursday

8:00 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Improv

Super Human is synonymous with bold, hilarious, fearless and fun comedy.

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Fishbowl with Sight Unseen

Thursday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

The night opens with an opportunity for students to perform with veteran improvisers and closes with a dynamic, debaucherous set from house team Sight Unseen.

Friday:

Show Poster

Missed Call

Friday

8:00 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday.

Show Poster

Unsinkable Tarts Friday Special

Friday

9:30 PM

12/29

Small Theater

Sketch

Boots and Poots presents a sketch revue about accepting one's mortality in this collapsing world... and also friendship, it's about that, too.

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Open Mic - Free!

Friday

11:00 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Stand-Up

A standup comedy open mic

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Little Orphan Boy the Musical

Friday

8:00 PM

11/24 - 12/29

Mainstage

Musical

The misadventures of a Little English Lad, lost in New York City, who's only wish is to be reunited with his Mum.

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The VIP ONLY Naughty or Nice Hypnosis Show

Friday

9:30 PM

12/22

Small Theater

Chrisjones of "America's Got Talent" brings his uniquely mindblowing hypnotist act to the Annoyance Theatre!

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Holy Fuck Comedy Hour

Friday

11:59 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Variety

A curated hour of eclectic, comedic material written in a week and performed for the first time.

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Baby Wine

Friday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

QUEER COMEDY, HON!

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Hitch*Cocktails

Friday

10:00 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Play

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Saturday:

Show Poster

3rd Annual Allie and Ryan Christmas Extravaganza Live

Saturday

12/9

4:00 PM

Mainstage

Showcase

Allie Ring and Ryan Wenzel are back with their annual Christmas show!

Show Poster

Fire & Beer: The Annoyance House Ensemble

Saturday

Open Run

8:00 PM

Small Theater

Improv

The show features the fantastic Annoyance House Ensemble in both long- and short-form improv.

Show Poster

Late Night Clownin': A Clowning Open Mic - FREE!

Saturday

Open Run

11:00 PM

Small Theater

Stand-Up

Hosted by Pierre and Godot. Stand ups can go to open stage where they f**ing belong.

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OY! (a Jewish holiday show for everyone!)

Saturday

11/25 - 12/30

6:30 PM

Mainstage

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.

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Best of Annoyance Sketch

Saturday

Open Run

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Showcase

An hour long comedy show featuring some of Annoyance Theatre’s best and funniest.

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We Took Edibles an Hour Ago

Saturday

Open Run

11:59 PM

Mainstage

Improv

They take edibles. Then they improvise.

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It's Christmas, Goddamnit!

Saturday

11/18 - 12/30

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Play

A long running Annoyance staple, this holiday classic is a dark comedy about a truly dysfunctional family at Christmas.

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Burrrlesque is More

Saturday

11/18 - 12/30

10:30 PM

Mainstage

Showcase

The hotties of burlesque is more return for their limited holiday run! This is the perfect 18+ show to see this holiday season!

Sunday:

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Sunday Mic - Free!

Sunday

Bi-Weekly

4:00 PM

The Annoyance Bar

Stand-Up

Sunday Open Mic at the Bar hosted by Sara Dirks

Show Poster

Improvised Conspiracy Theories

Sunday

10/29 - 12/10

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Improv

Join 'Improvised Conspiracy Theories,' a covert section of the government, as we decode and disclose the hidden truths behind the world's most perplexing mysteries, one hilarious theory at a time!

Show Poster

Broadway Camp for Adults presents: GROWING TOGETHER

Sunday

2/4, 2/25

6:00 PM

Mainstage

Musical

Growing Together is a revue of eclectic musical theater pieces from Sondheim to Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Rat Mass

Sunday

12/17

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Variety

Welcome to Rat Mass - the only variety show in Chicago that worships the rats who roam our fine city.

Show Poster

Deep Schwa

Sunday

Open Run

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Improv

High-octane improv comedy from Chicago's most seasoned performers.

All Shows:

3rd Annual Allie and Ryan Christmas Extravaganza Live

3rd Annual Allie and Ryan Christmas Extravaganza Live

Saturday

4:00 PM

12/9

Mainstage

Showcase

Allie Ring and Ryan Wenzel are back with their annual Christmas show!

Broadway Camp for Adults presents: GROWING TOGETHER

Broadway Camp for Adults presents: GROWING TOGETHER

Sunday

6:00 PM

2/4, 2/25

Mainstage

Musical

Growing Together is a revue of eclectic musical theater pieces from Sondheim to Lin-Manuel Miranda.

DNA Comedy presents: Shirts & Skins

DNA Comedy presents: Shirts & Skins

Wednesday

8:00 PM

12/6, 12/13

Mainstage

Sketch

Welcome to DNA: Shirts and Skins! An hour long sketch revue of the very best sketches from our previous four shows this year!

Fishbowl with Sight Unseen

Fishbowl with Sight Unseen

Thursday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

The night opens with an opportunity for students to perform with veteran improvisers and closes with a dynamic, debaucherous set from house team Sight Unseen.

Holy Fuck Comedy Hour

Holy Fuck Comedy Hour

Friday

11:59 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Variety

A curated hour of eclectic, comedic material written in a week and performed for the first time.

It's Christmas, Goddamnit!

It's Christmas, Goddamnit!

Saturday

8:00 PM

11/18 - 12/30

Mainstage

Play

A long running Annoyance staple, this holiday classic is a dark comedy about a truly dysfunctional family at Christmas.

Little Orphan Boy the Musical

Little Orphan Boy the Musical

Friday

8:00 PM

11/24 - 12/29

Mainstage

Musical

The misadventures of a Little English Lad, lost in New York City, who's only wish is to be reunited with his Mum.

OY! (a Jewish holiday show for everyone!)

OY! (a Jewish holiday show for everyone!)

Saturday

6:30 PM

11/25 - 12/30

Mainstage

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.

Rat Mass

Rat Mass

Sunday

9:30 PM

12/17

Small Theater

Variety

Welcome to Rat Mass - the only variety show in Chicago that worships the rats who roam our fine city.

Sunday Mic - Free!

Sunday Mic - Free!

Sunday

4:00 PM

Bi-Weekly

The Annoyance Bar

Stand-Up

Sunday Open Mic at the Bar hosted by Sara Dirks

The VIP ONLY Naughty or Nice Hypnosis Show

The VIP ONLY Naughty or Nice Hypnosis Show

Friday

9:30 PM

12/22

Small Theater

Chrisjones of "America's Got Talent" brings his uniquely mindblowing hypnotist act to the Annoyance Theatre!

Unsinkable Tarts

Unsinkable Tarts

Thursday

8:00 PM

11/30 - 12/28

Small Theater

Sketch

Boots and Poots presents a sketch revue about accepting one's mortality in this collapsing world... and also friendship, it's about that, too.

Baby Wine

Baby Wine

Friday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

QUEER COMEDY, HON!

Burrrlesque is More

Burrrlesque is More

Saturday

10:30 PM

11/18 - 12/30

Mainstage

Showcase

The hotties of burlesque is more return for their limited holiday run! This is the perfect 18+ show to see this holiday season!

Deep Schwa

Deep Schwa

Sunday

8:00 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Improv

High-octane improv comedy from Chicago's most seasoned performers.

Girl Party

Girl Party

Tuesday

8:00 PM

12/5 - 12/19

Small Theater

Improv

Girl Party is an all female long form improv show with rotating hosts, and a new theme every week- chosen by YOU!

Improvised Conspiracy Theories

Improvised Conspiracy Theories

Sunday

9:30 PM

10/29 - 12/10

Small Theater

Improv

Join 'Improvised Conspiracy Theories,' a covert section of the government, as we decode and disclose the hidden truths behind the world's most perplexing mysteries, one hilarious theory at a time!

Lakeview Girls

Lakeview Girls

Wednesday

8:00 PM

11/22 - 12/27

Small Theater

Sketch

Messy relationships. Terrible jobs. Riding the Hot Mess Express. Welcome to young adulthood.

Missed Call

Missed Call

Friday

8:00 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday.

Open Mic - Free!

Open Mic - Free!

Friday

11:00 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Stand-Up

A standup comedy open mic

Re-Run: An Improvised Sitcom Parody

Re-Run: An Improvised Sitcom Parody

Wednesday

9:30 PM

11/1 - 1/31

Mainstage

Improv

In this improvised sitcom parody, our performers reveal never before seen episodes of your favorite tv shows such as Friends, The Office, Cheers or Arrested Development.

Super Human

Super Human

Thursday

8:00 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Improv

Super Human is synonymous with bold, hilarious, fearless and fun comedy.

Trigger Happy: Annoyance's Signature Improv Show

Trigger Happy: Annoyance's Signature Improv Show

Wednesday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

An Improv comedy show with startling theatricality that looks like magic.

Unsinkable Tarts Friday Special

Unsinkable Tarts Friday Special

Friday

9:30 PM

12/29

Small Theater

Sketch

Boots and Poots presents a sketch revue about accepting one's mortality in this collapsing world... and also friendship, it's about that, too.

Best of Annoyance Sketch

Best of Annoyance Sketch

Saturday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Showcase

An hour long comedy show featuring some of Annoyance Theatre’s best and funniest.

Christmas Karen 2

Christmas Karen 2

Thursday

9:30 PM

11/30 - 12/28

Mainstage

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.

Fire & Beer: The Annoyance House Ensemble

Fire & Beer: The Annoyance House Ensemble

Saturday

8:00 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

The show features the fantastic Annoyance House Ensemble in both long- and short-form improv.

Hitch*Cocktails

Hitch*Cocktails

Friday

10:00 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Play

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Improvised It's A Wonderful Life

Improvised It's A Wonderful Life

Wednesday

8:00 PM

12/20 - 12/27

Mainstage

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.

Late Night Clownin': A Clowning Open Mic - FREE!

Late Night Clownin': A Clowning Open Mic - FREE!

Saturday

11:00 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Stand-Up

Hosted by Pierre and Godot. Stand ups can go to open stage where they f**ing belong.

Motorsleighbell Santaship

Motorsleighbell Santaship

Tuesday

9:30 PM

12/19

Small Theater

Sketch

Come watch all of the universe coalesce in this sketch comedy show featuring seven of “Chicago’s most good jokesters."

Open Stage - Free!

Open Stage - Free!

Tuesday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Sketch, Improv, Variety, Stand-Up

Anything can happen...and it usually does.

Student Jam

Student Jam

Monday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Showcase

A night for Annoyance students to JAM!

Teeny Tiny Character Show

Teeny Tiny Character Show

Tuesday