Drew Dunn started his set in a British accent. Any newcomer to Dunn’s comedy just assumed he was British. He dropped the shtick 90 seconds in and riffed on how you can get away with more in a British accent. This start was the perfect setup for his style of comedy. Dunn’s acts floats seamlessly…
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Andrew Schulz’s Infamous
There is no substitute for the magic of live comedy. You can never fully capture the energy of being in the room during a live comedy show, the interactions the comic has with audience members, seeing people who should be taken aback by jokes laughing along with you, watching an uptight girlfriend glare at her…
Tonight is a Vital Free Speech Middle Finger Moment for Comedy
Andrew Schulz’s new special, Infamous, was supposed to premiere on a major streaming channel. (He won’t say which one). But in the wake of the outcry over Dave Chappelle’s trans jokes, streamers got spooked and Schulz’s streamer asked him to cut some of the more controversial material, including an abortion joke. Schulz refused and spent…
Laughing All Over Chicago and Beyond: Your Guide to the Chicago Stand-up Comedy Scene with Exclusive Reviews, Interviews, and Resources 