One-Of-A-Kind Immersive Cocktail Experience, WHIM, Will Open June 25
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022
Unlike any other bar that's opened its doors in Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave., will introduce Chicago's hottest new destination, Phase One of WHIM, an immersive cocktail experience, this summer. The over-the-top venue will combine a storied history of performative art with inviting and unprecedented libations.
The 19th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival Announces Its 2020 Line Up
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2019
SketchFest Executive Producer Jill Valentine is thrilled to announce the official line-up for the 19th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, taking place January 9 through 19, 2020 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. Since its debut in 2002, the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival has grown to be the largest festival of its kind, with over 1,000 artists and 10,000 patrons annually from around the world. A comedic melting pot, the Chicago SketchFest has evolved as a sketch comedy haven starring local favorites, award-winning international ensembles, veterans, and fresh talent.
Comedy Sportz Chicago Joins The Chicago Women's Funny Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2019
ComedySportz Chicago (CSZ) is pleased to announce the company will be performing down the street from its home at the CSZ Theatre at the Chicago Women's Funny Festival, Thursday, Aug. 22 at 9 p.m. at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Applications Now Open for The 8th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019
Stage 773 Executive Producer Jill Valentine and Co-Producer Liz McArthur announce that they will be accepting applications from May 15 to July 1 for the 8th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival, taking place August 22 through August 25 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont.
Official Lineup Announced For 18th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2018
SketchFest Executive Producer Jill Valentine is thrilled to announce the official line-up for the 18th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, taking place January 10 through 20, 2019 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. Since its inception in 2002, the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival has grown to be the largest festival of its kind, with over 1,000 artists and 10,000 patrons annually from around the world. A comedic melting pot, the Chicago SketchFest has evolved as a sketch comedy haven starring local favorites, award-winning international ensembles, veterans, and fresh talent.
Stage 773 Announces Acquisition Of Of Li'l Buds Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2018
Stage 773, Chicago's beloved off-Loop theatre venue located at 1225 W Belmont, is excited to announce its acquisition of Li'l Buds Theatre Company, a not-for-profit children's theater organization based in Chicago, effective January 1, 2019.
FSCJ Artist Series Presents BROADWAY BALANCES AMERICA: SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Julie Musbach - Sep 28, 2018
Broadway Across America's Telly Award-winning collaboration with "The Balancing Act," the award-winning morning show on the Lifetime Channel continues Season Five of the five-part series Broadway Balances America with Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK. This new episode debuts on Monday, October 1 at 7:30 am ET/PT and will re-air on Tuesday, October 9 at 7:30 am ET/PT.
The 7th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival Begins This Week
by Julie Musbach - Aug 20, 2018
Stage 773 Executive Director Jill Valentine and co-producer Liz McArthur are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated lineup for the 7th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival, taking place August 23 through August 26 at the comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. The Chicago Women's Funny Festival, the largest of its kind in the nation, features a melting pot of comedic genres, including everything from 'highbrow musical improv' to 'relatable stand-up' to 'character driven sketch'.
Stage 773 Announces Open Applications For The 18th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2018
Stage 773 announces applications are now open for The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival's 18th Anniversary. The nation's largest and most highly anticipated sketch comedy festival takes place January 10th through 20st, 2019 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. "SketchFest" continues to grow and evolve year after year, cementing the city's reputation as the comedy hub of the nation. The festival "whose laughs are right on track," says the Chicago Sun Times, features every form of sketch comedy imaginable, from perverted musical puppets to high-brow political satire.
The Chicago Women's Funny Festival Announces Seventh Anniversary Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2018
Stage 773 Executive Director Jill Valentine and co-producer Liz McArthur are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated lineup for the 7th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival, taking place August 23 through August 26 at the comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. The Chicago Women's Funny Festival, the largest of its kind in the nation, features a melting pot of comedic genres, including everything from 'highbrow musical improv' to 'relatable stand-up' to 'character driven sketch'. Blending long term veterans with fresh newcomers, the fest packs over 70 shows into four funny-filled days. Stage 773 has made it easier than ever to discover new groups to love, allowing patrons to filter through art forms, a rating and keywords to find their own taste in comedy. The full schedule and searchable calendar for the 7th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival can be viewed at www.stage773.com/cwff-lineup.
Applications Now Open For 7th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival At Stage 773
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018
Stage 773 Executive Producer Jill Valentine and co-producer Liz McArthur are thrilled to announce that they are now accepting applications for the 7th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival, taking place August 23 through August 26 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. The Chicago Women's Funny Festival features all comedic art forms including stand up, sketch, solo, vaudeville, improvisational, musical and more. The event packs over 80 shows, featuring over 500 performers from over 160 groups into four funny-filled days.
Stage 773 Gives Back To The Theater Community With DiversifiCABtion Series
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2018
Stage 773, located at 1225 W. Belmont, is excited to announce applications are now open for its DiversifiCABtion Series. This new series allows Chicago performance groups and artists the opportunity to use the Stage 773 services and facilities to produce their artistic projects for free throughout the 2018 year.
Stage 773 Announces Two Staff Appointments
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2018
Stage 773, located at 1225 W. Belmont, is thrilled to announce the appointments of Jill Valentine as Executive Director and Jack Short as Managing Director of the theater. Both with long standing careers in the theater industry and at Stage 773, Valentine and Short bring years of knowledge and experience to their new positions.