Mike Lebovitz to Headline New Comedy Show at Double Door, 10/29

Double Door in Wicker Park (1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.), the historic rock venue that has hosted acts such as The Rolling Stones and Smashing Pumpkins is now home to Chicago's most exciting new comedy show.

They've renovated their downstairs space, and will host a FREE weekly comedy show featuring the best of Chicago's burgeoning alternative comedy scene. What's Behind Door Number 3? occurs each Tuesday at 7pm, and is already becoming a "must-see" staple of Chicago's vibrant comedy scene. Each week the show features Chicago's foremost stand-up comedians, alongside the city's top-rated variety acts, and a topical news segment from the writers of the cult-favorite satire site The Whiskey Journal.

Hosted by the powerhouse team of Rob Wilson and Jamie Campbell, with a live house-band, and the folks of ¡Awesomonster! recording the show for their podcast, this show is far from your typical comedy fare.

The impressive lineups for the remainder of 2013 are as follows:

October 29: Mike Lebovitz headlines!

One of the midwest's most popular comedians, Mike is currently a member of Comedians You Should Know, Chicago's premiere stand-up comedy collective, and recently performed at the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival.

He is joined by Candy Lawrence (Lincoln Lodge), musical guest Shock T's, (Out of Bounds Comedy Festival), Jake McKenzie (Laugh Factory), with news from The Whiskey Journal and hosted by Rob Wilson and Jamie Campbell.

November 5: Danny Kallas headlines!

Danny has been named on Comedy.com's list of funniest comedians in Chicago. He was the winner of Snubfest 2009 and has participated in the TBS Just For Laughs festival in Chicago and the Laughing Skull Festival in Atlanta. He is a member of the collective Comedians You Should Know, who's debut album premiered at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts.

He is joined by The Puterbaugh Sisters (TBS Just For Laughs Festival, Entertaining Julia), musical guests She's Crafty (The all-female Beastie Boys tribute group), and Rebecca O'Neal (Lincoln Lodge, Bridgetown Comedy Festival) with news from The Whiskey Journal and hosted by Rob Wilson and Jamie Campbell.

November 12: Jamie Campbell headlines!

Recently named Chicago's "Best Stand-Up Comedian" by The Chicago Reader, Jamie Campbell is one of the stars of the upcoming feature-film Dirtbags, and the host of the live, weekly late-night talk show Talk Hard. He has been seen on NBC, ABC, and truTV, and just released his first CD, Black Panther.

He is joined by Kyle Scanlan (Lincoln Lodge), musical-guest Crassus (Laughingstock Music Festival), and Jay Washington (Educated Insanity) with news from The Whiskey Journal and hosted by Rob Wilson.

November 19: Bill Cruz headlines!

Considered Chicago's premier queer comedian, Bill Cruz has been a staple of the city's stand-up comedy scene for the past 8 years. The Denver native and self-proclaimed "flaming Broncos Fan" performs regularly at the Lincoln Lodge, Zanies Comedy Club, Chicago Underground, Laugh Factory Chicago, and several Mikey-O Comedy Shows, as well as at colleges and clubs across the Midwest, New York, and Los Angeles. He can currently be seen in OUTLAUGH: The Gay and Lesbian Comedy Festival on Netflix.

He is joined by Mikey Manker (Zanies), musical-guest Sayjal Joshi (Second City TourCo.), and Tim Barnes (Double Feature) with news from The Whiskey Journal and hosted by Rob Wilson and Jamie Campbell.

November 26: Marty DeRosa headlines!

Marty has had a #1 comedy album on iTunes and has been recognized as an emerging talent by Time Out Chicago, Chicago Tribune, Red Eye and Chicago Magazine. In addition to performing stand-up across the country, Marty hosts the critically acclaimed podcast Wrestling with Depression and, alongside pro wrestler Colt Cabana, produces and performsWorst Promo Ever a weekly series poking fun of the world of professional wrestling.

He is joined by Stephanie Hasz (NC Comedy Arts Festival), the anarchistic improv of The Stevens Family (Columbus Unscripted Improv Festival), and Emily Lake (Laugh Factory, Two Hour Comedy Hour) with news from The Whiskey Journal and hosted by Rob Wilson and Jamie Campbell.

December 3: Megan Gailey headlines!

In the past year, Megan was selected as one of Comedy Central's "Chicago Comics to Watch". She has performed alongside the likes of Brad Garrett, Kevin Nealon, Amy Schumer, Paul Reiser, Doug Benson, April Macie and TJ and co-hosts the popular podcast Naked Sports Live.

She is joined by stand-up Matty Ryan (TBS Just For Laughs, Parlour Car Comedy), musical guest Abbaria (Laughingstock Music Festival), and Jeff Steinbrunner (Chicago Underground Comedy), with news from The Whiskey Journal and hosted by Rob Wilson and Jamie Campbell.

December 10: Kellye Howard headlines!

Kellye destroys audiences with her hilarious dissections of stereotypes of societal expectations. With television appearances on Comedy Central, OWN's My Life is a Joke, and Nickelodeon, it's only a matter of time until Kellye establishes herself as a true monster of comedy.

She is joined by Ricky Gonzalez (Lincoln Lodge), magician John Sturk, and Kevin Pomeroy (100 Proof Comedy) with news from The Whiskey Journal and hosted by Rob Wilson and Jamie Campbell.

December 17: Sherman Edwards headlines!

Sherman Edwards has been named 'Best Stand Up Comic in Chicago by the "Chicago Reader" and has been lucky enough to perform at the TBS Just for Laughs Festival in Chicago, The Del Close Marathon in New York, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. He currently tours nationally with the critically acclaimed MISSION: Improvable.

He is joined by Kristen Toomey (Hoo Ha Comedy), Mar'son & the FYF Crew (Up Comedy Club), and Calvin Evans (Jokes & Notes) with news from The Whiskey Journal and hosted by Rob Wilson and Jamie Campbell.

With Chicago being a hub for the nation's top touring comics, you never know who will stop by to do a guest set on any given night!

Door Number 3 Comedy presents What's Behind Door Number 3 every Tuesday night at Double Door (1574 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL). The show is FREE and starts at 7pm. For more information, visit www.doubledoor.com.