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Best Comedy & Stand-up in December 2024

Brad Williams at The Chicago Theatre

Brad Williams

California-born Williams has made a striking mark on the nationwide comedy circuit, as well as having a large fanbase online as a guest on various comedy podcasts and radio shows. First discovered by Carlos Mencia at his live show after noticing him in the audience, the young Williams was invited on stage to contribute to the show, to huge applause. Regularly making references and jokes concerning his dwarfism, Williams displays a brazen attitude towards subjects including disability, relationships, sex, and race, attracting new audiences with every appearance.

Matt Rife at The Chicago Theatre

Matt Rife

Comedian, actor, and Tik-Tok sensation Matt Rife is hitting the road on his highly anticipated ProbleMATTic tour. Best known for his comedy show, Only Fans, Rife doesn't hold back on topics and his humor is anything but lighthearted. We suggest leaving your self-respect at the door, and prepare to have some fun with Matt Rife!

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show at Auditorium Theatre

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show

The Queens of Christmas return for 2024 with another holiday spectacular for everyone naughty or nice! Making the yuletide gay since 2018, this glorious collaboration from two of RuPaul's DragRace's most glittering alumni is the perfect tonic for the hysteria of the holiday season, with boozy holiday cheer infused with good old razzle-dazzle song and dance numbers, copious amounts of eggnog and classic carols with a cheeky drag twist. If you're Nutcracker-phobic then this double act has your alternative holiday entertainment sorted, Jinkx will spice things up and Dela will cover them in sugar!

Bill Maher at CIBC Theatre

Bill Maher

Bill Maher has set the boundaries of political humour on American television, and even now continues to push new ones. His combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have earned him a staggering 23 Emmy nominations to date. The controversial satirist's career launched with stand-up almost 30 years ago and he returns to his roots an unforgettable night of sharpshooting political satire.

Jim Norton at Park West

Jim Norton

This controversial comic continues to raise laughs (as well as eyebrows) with his own particular brand of cringe humor. As well as hosting the adult-oriented Opie With Jim Norton Show on SiriusXL Radio, Norton continually tours the US performing live to brave audiences. Described as having literally no filter on what he covers in his acts, be prepared for an eye-opening array of stories that will make you splutter, wince and quite a possible facepalm yourself.

John Crist at Vic Theater

John Crist

The hotly anticipated John Crist is hitting the road, witness the viral video funnyman return with his wheeze-inducing stand-up routine and colorful characterisations, as well as fresh new material and never-before-seen-sketches. Heralded as the next big thing in comedy and a forerunner of Christian humour, Crist has amassed over 300 million views with his insightful sketches about the quirks and nuances of the modern Christian faith, drawing big laughs with videos like 'Millenial Missionaries', 'Road Rage In the Church Parking Lot' and 'Lady Who Has A Bible Verse For Every Situation'.

Randy Feltface at Vic Theater

Randy Feltface

He's Australian, he's purple, he's made of fabric, and has his hands attached to sticks, it's Randy Feltface! You might know Randy from his plethora of television and YouTube appearances, including Bring the Funny, Feltopia, and international hit Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun. Randy's observational comedy will leave you in stitches, so don't miss out on the First Banana tour!

Maria Bamford at The Den Theatre

Maria Bamford

Recently lighting up TV and laptop screens around the world with her idiosyncratic Netflix series Lady Dynamite and stand-up special Old Baby, it may surprise some to find out that impression queen Maria Bamford has been honing her craft since the early 90s. Armed with a thousand voices, Bamford's off the wall style mines the depths of mental health, pop culture and her own personal life with hilariously quirky results.

Kathy Griffin at The Chicago Theatre

Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin is making a comeback with a brand new show for 2024 - 'The Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List.' Promising to get into the untold story behind what made her the person and comedian that her fans have grown to love. You can expect a no-holds-barred journey into the mind of one of the country's most outrageous comedians.

Drunk Shakespeare at The Lion Theatre

Drunk Shakespeare

Take a journey to a mysterious hidden venue where mayhem awaits! Enter through a secret door and discover a glam cocktail bar and library where the infamous Drunk Shakespeare Society are ready to perform! But the main event really begins when one actor takes to the stage after at least five shots of whiskey and attempts to perform an entire play by William Shakespeare. No two shows are the same, four sober actors must try and keep the script going whilst one actor tackles the script through blurred vision and slurred words.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me at Studebaker Theater

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! is NPR's highly popular (and incredibly funny) weekly quiz program. Each week on the radio you can test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up.

Bill Bellamy at Chicago Improv

Bill Bellamy

Drawing on his experience of growing up in Newark, Bill Bellamy is a true story-teller, combining subtle visual comedy with astute observations. With style and panache, the quick-witted comedian draws the audience in with intelligent verbal artistry; there are no cheap shots, over-the-top rants or yawn-inducing cliches here!

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