WORD PLAY, THE LADIES' ROOM and More Set for The Revival in January
By: BWW News Desk Dec. 22, 2016
The Revival, a new comedy theater in Hyde Park, announces its lineup of shows and events playing in January 2017.
Inspired by the legacy of the Compass Players, The Revival brings improvisational comedy back to the same corner where it was invented in 1955.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.the-revival.com. The Revival is located at 1160 E. 55th St. in Hyde Park.
Friday, January 6th
8:00pm
The Hutchins Plan
Longform Improv featuring UChicago Dean John W. Boyer
The Hutchins Plan is named for early twentieth century University of Chicago President RoBert Maynard Hutchins. Featuring "Special Guests" from across the College, the performance begins with an extemporaneous monologue which inspires a series of interconnected scenes. Join your host Prof. Randal Picker (The University of Chicago Law School) and The Hutchins Plan Ensemble for an evening of classic long-form improvisation. This week featuring Dean John W. Boyer!
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
10:00pm
Word Play
Stand-Up Comedy, Music and Consciousness hosted by Leon Rogers
Word Play - a Dave Jeff Joint - is the sound of real hip hop mixed with the hottest new stand ups from across the country and topped with the consciousness of the best spoken word artists on the planet. Word Play harnesses the power of words from different aspects of our culture to incite laughter, cheers and tears. Curated by cultural architect Dave Jeff of PHLI; hosted by acclaimed personality Leon Rogers (WGCI); and featuring Guest DJs and Artists for a PHLI game of words!
Tickets: $15 or $10 with Student ID
Saturday, January 7th
8:00pm
The Ladies' Room
An evening of comedy, music & poetry from an ensemble of hilarious women
Cassie Ahiers curates an inspired evening of comedy, music, poetry and more from an ensemble of Chicago's best comedic performers including Wanjiku Kairu, Shannon Noll, Molly Ruthenberg, Kimberly Vaughn, Kaitlin Larson and Stacie James.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
Open Mic
All genres of performance are welcome. Signup begins at 9:15pm.
All genres of performance (jazz, opera, spoken word/poetry, instruments, comedy) are welcome. Enjoy must-see performances in a comfortable environment. Singers/vocalists can bring tracks. Signup begins at 9:15pm. Hosted by Ben Noble and Adrienne Brandyburg.
Tickets: $5 (free for performers)
Friday, January 13th TBA
Saturday, January 14th
8:00pm
The Ladies' Room
An evening of comedy, music & poetry from an ensemble of hilarious women
Cassie Ahiers curates an inspired evening of comedy, music, poetry and more from an ensemble of Chicago's best comedic performers including Wanjiku Kairu, Shannon Noll, Molly Ruthenberg, Kimberly Vaughn, Kaitlin Larson and Stacie James.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
Friday, January 20th
8:00pm
The Hutchins Plan
Longform Improv featuring Randy Picker (UChicago Law)
The Hutchins Plan is named for early twentieth century University of Chicago President RoBert Maynard Hutchins. Featuring "Special Guests" from across the College, the performance begins with an extemporaneous monologue which inspires a series of interconnected scenes. Join your host Prof. Randal Picker and The Hutchins Plan Ensemble for an evening of classic long-form improvisation.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
Saturday, January 21st
8:00pm
The Ladies' Room
An evening of comedy, music & poetry from an ensemble of Chicago's best women
Cassie Ahiers curates an inspired evening of comedy, music, poetry and more from an ensemble of Chicago's best performers including Wanjiku Kairu, Shannon Noll, Molly Ruthenberg, Kimberly Vaughn, Kaitlin Larson and Stacie James.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
Faded
T. Murph presents a hilarious stand up comedy showcase
T. Murph (Chicago Fire, Key & Peele, TBS Just for Laughs) presents a hilarious showcase of the city's best up and coming stand up comics.
Tickets: $15 or $10 with Student ID
Friday, January 27th
7:30pm
Off Off Campus
UChicago's Student Improv Troupe presents The Very Horny Caterpillar
Tickets: $5 (available at the door)
9:30pm
2 Queens/1 Mic
Kellye Howard and Brandi Denise present Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy Kellye Howard and Brandi Denise present a showcase of Chicago's best stand- up comedians interspersed with hilarious comedy sketches. Not to be missed!
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
Saturday, January 28th
8:00pm
The Ladies' Room
An evening of comedy, music & poetry from an ensemble of Chicago's best women
Cassie Ahiers curates an inspired evening of comedy, music, poetry and more from an ensemble of Chicago's best performers including Wanjiku Kairu, Shannon Noll, Molly Ruthenberg, Kimberly Vaughn, Kaitlin Larson and Stacie James.
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
9:30pm
Baron Trump: Up Past Bedtime
Donald Trump's Scion Hosts An Evening of Late Night Fun!
Join Donald Trump's youngest heir Baron Trump (as played by Shannon Noll) for a "Pee Wee's Playhouse-style" show that features celebrity guests (Melania Trump, Ben Carson, and Vladimir Putin) patriotic games (Pin the Email on Clinton), and fancy fun!
Tickets: $10 or $5 with Student ID
The Revival is a new comedy venue in Hyde Park dedicated to reflecting the diversity of Chicago's South Side on stage. Inspired by the legacy of the Compass Players, The Revival brings improvisational comedy back to the very spot where it was born on the northeast corner of 55th Street and University Avenue. This 150-seat, cabaret-style theater features a diverse range of programming including sketch comedy, improv, standup, music and more.
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