The fall comedy scene finds a few interesting acts making their way to the city, including a comedy show that ranks as one of the most successful money-making ventures ever.
United Center
1901 W. Madison St.
312-559-1212
“The Kings of Comedy.” Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer and Bernie Mac perform. Sept. 25; Oct. 9 and 29.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield Ave.
773-472-0449
Margaret Cho. ABC’s “All American Girl” brings to Chicago her one-woman show of disillusionment and enlightenment, “I’m the One That I Want.” Sept. 24.
The Riant Theater
2851 N. Halsted St.
773-348-0500
“Participlay.” A new interactive comedy theater show in which participants get to act, write, direct and stage a sketch/improv show with a pro troupe. Starting Saturday.
Zanies
1548 N. Wells St.
312-337-4027
Victoria Jackson. “Saturday Night Live” alum makes an appearance Sept. 23; also Sept. 24 at Zanies’ Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles (630-513-1761), and Sept. 25 at Zanies in Vernon Hills (230 Hawthorne Village Commons; 847-549-6030).
Jackie Mason. Monologist performs Oct. 5-8.
Lewis Black. From Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” Oct. 19-24.
Anthony Clark. From “Boston Commons.” Nov. 4.
Jake Johannsen. “Late Show” comedian. Nov. 11-12.
Michael Winslow. From “Police Academy.” Nov. 17.
John Caponera. Former Zanies bartender turned McDonald’s pitchman. Nov. 24, Nov. 26 and Nov. 27.
Centre East
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
847-673-6300
Paula Poundstone. The stream-of-conscience comedy of Poundstone. Sept. 24.
Star Plaza Theatre
Interstate Highway 65 and U.S. Highway 30, Merrillville, Ind.
219-769-6600 or 312-559-1212
Fall Comedy Jam. Chicago comic Damon Williams hosts. Oct. 21.
Gallagher. Fruit-smashing comic makes his annual Halloween jaunt. Oct. 29.
Rialto Square Theatre
15 E. Van Buren St., Joliet
815-726-7171
Jeff Dunham. Ventriloquist. Oct. 2.
Howie Mandel. Gonzo comic. Oct. 8.
Carrot Top. Prop comic master. Nov. 19.
Local acts. A variety of local acts, including Skip Griparis and Monica Carter. Dec. 4.
Rosemont Theatre
5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont
312-559-1212
George Carlin. Edgy and brittle Carlin probably will perform material from his recent HBO comedy special “You Are All Diseased.” Oct. 29 and Oct. 30.
