The Revival

Upcoming Events

UNSEND
Comedy, Improv, Stand-Up, Variety
Runs May 09Jun 13, 2024
Described by the New York Times as a “master of improvisation,” David Pasquesi (HBO’s VEEP, TJ & Dave) is joined by Chicago favorites Sue Gillan (NBC’s Shrink, Second City) and Mike Brunlieb (HBO’s South Side, Amazon’s Utopia) in UNSEND, a razor-sharp master class of long-form improvisation. Witness improvised comedy at its finest.
Big Fans
Comedy, Improv, Stand-Up, Variety
Runs May 09May 23, 2024
Veteran improvisers Mark Raterman (Cook County Social Club, Comedy Central), Neal Dandade (NBC’s Chicago Med, FX’s Justified: City Primeval), and Forest Hynes (Chaos Theory) create a high-energy romp where characters collide, worlds expand, and scenes blossom, all bound together with themes inspired by audience suggestions.
Chicago Style
Comedy, Improv, Stand-Up, Variety
Runs May 10Jun 15, 2024
Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago Style delivers a high-energy mix of uproarious scenes and quick-witted songs to leave you in stitches. Whether you’re a seasoned improv fan or a newcomer to the genre, Chicago Style is an unforgettable evening of spontaneous hilarity.
Ready for Men
Comedy, Improv, Stand-Up, Variety
Runs May 11Jun 15, 2024
Ready for Men is a fully improvised play featuring veteran performers Caleb Fullen, Travis Koury, and Drew Tonkovich. Inspired by an audience suggestion, the ensemble spontaneously creates each character, scene, and plot twist on the spot. With no script to rely on, every performance is a thrilling adventure into the unknown. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience where the only limit is our collective imagination!
Quitting Contest
Comedy, Improv, Stand-Up, Variety
Runs May 16Jun 27, 2024
Bona fide supergroup Quitting Contest features the Mount Rushmore of Chicago improv including: Jim Scheidhauer (NBC’s Shrink; Carl and the Passions); Beau Golwitzer (The Reckoning; Shotgun); Allison Ringhand (3Peat; Showtime’s Work in Progress); Mike Brunlieb (HBO’s South Side, Amazon’s Utopia); and Sue Gillan (NBC’s Shrink, Second City). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Best in Class comedy!
906 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
theater@the-revival.com
Live improv and sketch comedy performances on Thurs, Fri, and Sat! Plus a wide selection of classes including improv, storytelling, public speaking & more.