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Improvisational comedy was invented on the northeast corner of 55th Street and University Avenue. Initially, the group presented short, scripted “plays” that were devised by improvisational games in rehearsal. Admission was free. The group only made money from sales at the bar. One night, the theater was performing for a capacity crowd. The bartender, Fred Wranovics, pulled director Paul Sills asi
10/28/2025
Spend Halloween Night with Lost Realms: Improvised Musicals From Beyond!
Whether it’s a summer camp slasher, a heroic fantasy, or a time loop story, Lost Realms boldly goes where no musical improv show has gone before. Created by Keenan Camp (Riff, It’s Your Funeral), Lost Realms combines the magic of improvised musicals with your favorite nerdy tropes to bring to life a brand-new sci-fi, fantasy, or horror musical based on your suggestions. Get ready for adventure as some of Chicago’s favorite musical improvisers bring you a show that is equal parts down to earth and out of this world.
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09/11/2025
Adam Burke & Friends
Thursday, September 18 at 7:00 PM
Adam Burke is a Chicago-based stand-up — born in Australia, raised in Northern Ireland — and a regular favorite on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! Known for quick turns of phrase, playful wordplay, and tightly crafted stories, he headlines with a handpicked lineup of standout comics.
Joining him are Joe Fernandez, a sharp-witted comic with a knack for finding humor in the everyday, and Deanna Ortiz, one of Chicago’s fastest-rising stars whose bold, hilarious perspective has made her a fan favorite across the city.
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09/10/2025
Join us this Saturday at 5 PM for a family-friendly performance of Improv Near Me!
Laughs, surprises, and fun for all ages — don’t miss it!
Get tickets here:links.the-revival.com/inm
08/07/2025
This Friday at The Revival
Vik Pandya & Friends | August 8 at 7:00 PM
Get ready for a stacked night of stand-up. Chicago favorite Vik Pandya returns to The Revival with an incredible lineup of comics, including special guest Adam Burke from Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!
Smart. Sharp. Seriously funny. This is one you don’t want to miss.
Grab your tickets now at links.the-revival.com/vik or via the link in our bio!
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