- Laurie Kilmartin at Zanies (Sat Jan 5)
- One of the best joke writers on Conan's team.
- Mortified at Lincoln Hall (Sun Feb 10)
- A Valentines Day edition of a great storytelling show.
- Middleditch & Schwartz at Chicago Theatre (Sat Apr 8)
- Sadly, this show included an example of when "Yes and" goes in the wrong direction that the two pros were unable to save.
- Patton Oswalt at Whiskey Business (Thu Aug 15)
- Perhaps a first "rooftop to rooftop" crowd work highlighted a night that included an opening set by Alex Kumin.
- How Did This Get Made at Chicago Theatre (Sat Sep 7 / The Adventures of Pinocchio)
- All who were there will never forget the image of Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Pinocchio.
- How Did This Get Made at Chicago Theatre (Sat Sep 7 / Space Jam)
- Paul Sheer's freshman dorm room featured Tasmanian Devil themed bedding.
- Comedy Bang! Bang! at Chicago Theatre (Sun Sep 8)
- Jason Mantzoukas was a special guest on the live show that made it into CBB's Best of 2019.
- Never Not Funny at Zanies (Sun Nov 17)
- Anybody carving a Mount Rushmore of podcasts that doesn't include Pardo is misguided.
- Nick Kroll at The Vic Theatre (Thu Nov 21)
- I don't know where the special will air, but check out his Middle-Aged Boy hour when it eventually gets released.
- Kyle Kinane at Thalia Hall (Wed Nov 25)
- Equally as good as the headliner was Shane Torres' special guest appearance.
I already have tickets to my first comedy event of 2020, hoping to once again meet my goal of ten comedy shows every year. If you know a show off the beaten path and want company? I’ll join you. Writing or directing a show yourself? Let me know and I’ll support it.
