Three Top Chicago Comedy Club Showcases You Should Know About

Comedy Showcases allow a stand-up comedian to develop his or her comedy craft.  It is important for a comedian to continually develop new material throughout their career.  Listed below are three fantastic Chicago comedy showcase stages for comedians to deliver sets of approximately 10 minutes in length.  Comedy showcases generally require an initial interview and/or audition at one of the comedy club's "open mics."

Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

The Rising Star Showcase at Zanies in Chicago features new upcoming comedians and is held the first two Mondays of the month with comedians delivering 10 minutes sets.  The Female Funnies are held the third Monday of the month and feature Chicago's funniest female comedians.



A new showcase venue was just introduced at Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont.  An intimate room with enthusiastic audiences, this comedy venue will give you a nice taste of an "A" comedy room.  Call Zanies in Rosemont to reserve a spot.  Sally Edwards hosts.

The Laugh Factory - Chicago

You must pass an open mic audition before you are able to showcase.  There are open mics on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.  Sign up is 6:00 p.m.  Material is limited to two to three minutes and should be clean.  Call 773-327-3175 for more info.




The Lincoln Lodge - Chicago

Showcases are Friday nights at 9:00 p.m.  Audiences are enthusiastic and there is great enthusiasm and support among the comedians.  To set up a showcase email:  bookings@thelincolnlodge.com