ComedySportz Theatre Plans Extra Shows to Accommodate Holiday Week Calendar

With Christmas Day falling on a Tuesday this year, many will enjoy two extra-long weekends for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Even those who aren’t able to stretch the holiday week into an 11-day vacation from Saturday, December 22 through January 1 may be able to take off two four-day weekends from Saturday through Tuesday – allowing extra time for holiday activities with friends and visiting family members, To help our fanz and their guests fill the time with fun & memorable good times together, we’ve added extra shows for these extra days off.

For the weekend before Christmas, we’ll have a 5 PM Sunday show on December 23 in addition to our regular shows Thursday through Saturday.  There will be no performances on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, but ComedySportz will be back on Wednesday, December 26^th with a special 8 PM show   (no Two-Dollar Bill that evening). The next night will feature our regular Thursday show at 8PM, followed by the final performance of the holiday show “A Minions Carol” at 10 PM (which is free to guests of the 10 PM show).

An extra Friday show at 6 PM will start off the second holiday weekend, along with shows at 8 & 10 pm (and the closing of our satirical“It’s a Bieberful Life”  at midnight) on Friday the 28^th. Our regular Saturday schedule of shows on December 29^th will include performances at 6, 8 & 10 pm (plus the naughty & nice “Hot Karl” show at midnight) and there will be another Sunday matinee at 5 pm on Sunday, December 30^th.

Once again, we’ll have three shows on New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31^st.   The evening will start off with family shows at 5 & 7 pm for $24 per person – perfect for those with younger kids or those who just want to ring in the New Year from home. The Countdown to 2013 Show begins at 10 PM and the tickets (all $32) include a champagne toast and a dance party after midnight.

The holiday festivities will conclude with our third annual New Year’s Day Hangover Standup Marathon, featuring 20 comedians for just $10.00. The comics will be onstage from 6 to 10 pm.

Tickets for all ComedySportz shows (except the 10 PM New Year’s Eve show) range from $22 to $24 and can be ordered by phone at 773-549-8080 or online at ticketmaster.com. ComedySportz Chicago is located at 929 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago, between Clark Street and Sheffield Avenue – just 53 steps from the Belmont Red & Brown el lines station.

Popular continuity program rewards our loyal fanz!

If you've seen this cute little doggie logo at businesses around your town, you know it means they offer a chance to earn great rewards for your patronage.

When you visit us 10 times - to see a show or just for a drink, you'll earn two free tickets to a ComedySportz show. Just scan your card at our bar. If you don’t already have a card, you can pick one up and enroll in our lobby bar as well

Full-price tickets for shows before December 15, 2012 earn free tickets for January and February.

All our fanz who buy a ticket for ComedySportz shows performed between November 29 and December 15, 2012 at regular full prices will get a certificate good for one free* ticket for every ticket they purchase good for ComedySportz shows between January 3 and February 23, 2013. In December, you can make a holiday gathering big or small for your visit to ComedySportz – or just a special night out in Chicago before the peak of holiday madness sets in. Then, there are lots of ways you might use your free tickets in January and February – like during the long weekends before Presidents’ Day Weekend or Martin Luther King Day - as a Valentine’s Day date - or just to combat cabin fever during the winter months! You might even want to use them as stocking stuffers for your hold Call 773-549-8080, or visit our Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com to reserve your tickets. When you arrive for your shows between November 29 and December 15, you’ll get your certificates good for free tickets in January and February. *Subject to availability. Free seats must be reserved in advance by calling 1-773-549-8080.

Gifts from the ComedySportz Training Center

Improv and Stand-up Classes at Special Prices through Monday, November 26 only!

What gift could be better than helping someone pursue a dream?

Whether they have always wanted to pursue a career in comedy or just improve their poise and communication skills, The ComedySportz Training Center has gift packages that will get them on their way.

Packages start at just $150.00!

Complete Improv Package: A Full Year* of Training from Beginner to Advanced

 

Package includes all seven of our six-week improvisation courses - each of the classes in the Beginning and Advanced Class Packages. Over the course of one year*, students will take every class in our core improvisation program.

*Students may take up to two years, if desired, to complete program.

$975 (a $1575 value)

Now through 11:59 pm Monday, November 26!

Beginning Class Package

 

Learn Performance-Quality Improv Games in as Little as Five Months*

All three of our beginning improv courses - Level 101 (Intro to Improv), Level 202 (Scenework), and Level 303 (ComedySportz Games). Each class is 6 weeks (that's 18 total weeks of training!). In less than half-a-year, go from little-to-no improv experience to playing the games that make ComedySportz famous!

*Students may take up to one year, if desired, from purchase date.

$499 (a $675 value)

Now through 11:59 pm Monday, November 26.

Advanced Class Package

 

Start on the Road Toward Becoming a Pro!

 All four of our advanced classes - Level 404 (Genres/Styles), Level 505(Music Improv), Level 506 (Fundamentals of Music Improv), and Level 606 (Advanced Performance). (Please note: These courses have a pre-requisite of the completion of ComedySportz Level 303). 

*all classes must be taken within one year from purchase date.

$699 (a $900 value)

Now through 11:59 pm Monday, November 26.

Stand-Up Program Package: A Serious Start on Your Funny Business!

All three of our 6-week courses (a total of 18 weeks of class*) Package includes Stand-Up Level 1, 2, and 3! This program is designed to give the student an introduction to the world of stand-up, get them writing in their own voice and off the couch and onto the stage.These classes require the completion of out-of-class assignments, and can be intense and time consuming.

Each class is taught by a cast member of 100 Proof Comedy (recently named Chicago's "Best Venue for Stand-Up" by The Chicago Reader). At the end of each class level,students will perform in a stand-up student showcase at The ComedySportz Theatre!

*all classes must be taken within one year from purchase date.

$599 (a $750 value)

Now through 11:59 pm Monday, November 26.

 

Try Something New! Single-Course Specials

For those who have never taken a class at ComedySportz, we’re offering their first course here at for a great rate! Beginning improvisers can take our Level 101 class. Those who have graduated from another improv program may qualify for advanced placement.

Level 101

 

Introduction to Improv class (or Level 202 or 303 if you qualify for advanced placement).

Six weeks of instruction by a veteran member of our professional ensemble, and at the end of the class term, you'll have a live performance on the stage of The ComedySportz Theatre!

* must be redeemed within one year from purchase date.

$150 (a $225 value)

Now through 11:59 pm Monday, November 26.

Stand-Up Level 1

 

So You Think You’re Funny?

Our six-week Stand-Up Level 1 class. This course is designed to introduce the student to the world of stand-up comedy. It's perfect for the beginner who has always wanted to try stand-up, but isn't sure how to get started. Each week, students will have a writing assignment designed to inspire them to create comedy in their own voice. They'll learn about Chicago's comedy scene - how to get started performing at open mics, where to see local showcases, and how to navigate the world of stand-up comedy. Each class is taught by a cast member of 100 Proof Comedy (recently named Chicago's "Best Venue for Stand-Up" by The Chicago Reader). At the end of the term, they'll perform 5 minutes of original material in their student showcase at The ComedySportz Theatre.

* must be redeemed within one year from purchase date.

Cost: $185 (a $250 value)

Now through 11:59 pm Monday, November 26.

Gift Certificate Sale!

Two Free Tickets to ComedySportz* with every purchase of $100 in gift certificates!

These gift certificates can be used for anything ComedySportz-related - tickets to our shows, partial payment toward courses, even drinks at our bar. 

Certificates may be ordered in any denomination. With every $100 in gift certificates purchased, you'll receive two free tickets to see any ComedySportz show between January 3 and March 2, 2013 (subject to seat  availability).

Certificates are available by phone (773-549-8080) or at our box office - 929 W. Belmont Ave.

Box Office Hours: 

 

• Fri., Nov. 23: 10 am to 12 Mid.
• Sat., Nov. 24: 10 am to 12 Mid.
• Sun. Nov. 25: 3 pm to 12 Mid.
• Mon., Nov. 26: 3 pm yo 12 Mid. 

OFFERS END MONDAY NOVEMBER 26 AT 11:59 pm!

 

 * between January 3 and March 2, 2013 (subject to seat  availability).

 

QUESTIONS? For more information, email Training Center Director Jamie Campbell ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

PRICES VALID THROUGH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 11:59 PM. Order online or call 773-549-8080 and leave a message with your name and the best way to contact you.