Jacob Williams to Play Gorilla Tango Theatre, 7/8

By: Kelsey Denette Jul. 02, 2012

Chicago comedian Jacob Williams will perform a special extended performance at the Gorilla Tango Theatre (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647) on July 8th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at gorillatango.com or by calling 773-598-4549.

Jacob Williams recently made his national TV debut on NBC's America's Got Talent, winning over the crowd and earning the rare honor of a standing ovation from all three judges as well as the audience. Howard Stern described the performance as "spectacular," Howie Mandel said "You're amazing, people are going to remember you" and Sharon Osbourne said "I loved your material."

With yeses from all three judges, Jacob advanced to Vegas Week where he again impressed the judges with a new stand-up set. He was one of only two comedians to advance to Top 48 and is set to perform on live shows in NYC later this summer in the current season of America's Got Talent.

As a Chicago-based performer, Jacob has honed his craft performing in the city and on national comedy tours. He has studied improv at Second City, Improv Olympic, Annoyance Theater and Comedy Sportz. Jacob Williams has been described as an "amazingly hilarious talent" by Rolling Stone. The Los Angeles Times described his TV appearance as "My favorite act of the night… I'm still laughing."

On June 8th Jacob will perform a special live show in Chicago prior to his live TV audition spot coming up in July on NBC. Jacob Williams' show will take place on June 8th at 7:30pm at Gorilla Tango Theater.

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