The Comedy Gazelle

10/07/2024

This month we have judges from THREE different clubs and two of Chicago’s best independent shows. Gonna be a hot one! Swipe for more details + September booking results. Tickets in bio!

10/01/2024

Massive thank you to everyone that came out to Vouch last week! Our biggest crowd to date and everyone walked away with actual next-step opportunities. Stay tuned for booking results + October audition dates!

And a special thank you to for dropping in and giving out two guest spots on his Zanies weekend. Legend!

We’re back Oct 30! Tickets in bio!

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09/23/2024

This Wednesday!! Plus sets from , , and a surprise guest judge!! Tickets in bio.

09/16/2024

Follow up interview with the king ! We talk breaking through on social media, work-life balance, a day in the life of a mid-tier comedian, winning in the long term, auditioning at the , and more!

Full interview below!
https://comedygazelle.com/interviews/f/geoff-asmus-2

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09/12/2024

Thank you to all the comics and Batman villains who auditioned this week! Listening to 100+ open mic sets made me a better comedian and human being. Special thank you to for coming through last night and booking both and on the spot. Congrats!!

Tonight I’ve got James Cook and Tyreek Hill anytime tds +350 on DraftKings, +525 with the 50% boost.

And a massive thank you to , and for hosting! Check out and every Monday and Wednesday!

Winners will be announced in our next issue. Probably Monday, maybe sooner. Or maybe not at all!

09/04/2024

Auditions next week at and ! Note time changes. Swipe for judges and August booking results! Go Pack!

08/30/2024

This is the most fun I’ve ever had producing a show, and this was easily our best yet. Every last Wednesday!

Massive thank you to our judges .fisher and for representing and !

Booking results and September audition dates coming soon!

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08/27/2024

We’ve got a hell of a lineup tomorrow! Plus sets from judges and !

Tickets in bio.

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08/21/2024

Loved talking to about dealing with self-imposed pressure. Some great advice in this one!

Link in bio!

08/19/2024

New interview w the great !

Andy is a Mainstage cast member at and founding member of the sketch group . We discuss his journey to the Mainstage, overcoming self-imposed pressure, developing characters, advice for young improvisers, and more.

Link in bio!

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08/06/2024

August auditions, July booking results and some changes! See you next week!

08/01/2024

Last night ruled. Great crowd, great sets, and actual next-step opportunities. Every last Wednesday!

Lineup (book these people!):


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Massive thank you to our judges .fisher and for representing and

Booking results and August audition dates coming soon!

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07/31/2024

Our first audition showcase is TONIGHT and we’ve got a banger of a lineup! Come support, talk s**t, etc! 8pm at . See you there!

Ticket link in bio!

07/22/2024

Full interview in bio!

07/19/2024

With over 34 years of standup under his belt, Doug Stanhope () is one of the best comedians not working today. We talk sloth, having fun on stage, “the anger gangbang,” Muslim prayer robes, developing a story, his upcoming special, Matt Rife and more!

Link in bio!

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07/18/2024

Vouch auditions are TONIGHT at Schuba’s!

Signup is 730-8pm (bucket). Full list pulled at 8pm, capped at 60.

Best 3 sets get on the Vouch showcase at Laugh Factory and will perform for bookers from Comedians You Should Know, House of Blues, and Laugh Factory.

Winners will be announced tomorrow in our new issue featuring a very special guest interview…

Take care of Tyler behind the bar!

07/08/2024

Auditions kick off next week! See you there!

07/01/2024

Excited to announce the new and improved Vouch format! Mic auditions, a panel of bookers and more!

Link in bio!

Audition schedule + judges coming soon.

05/31/2024

records his special TONIGHT at Lincoln Hall 7:15 and 9:45pm. Tickets and interview in bio!

05/30/2024

New interview with the great Eddie Pepitone! We talk the evolution of his comedy, using anger on stage, navigating energy shifts, and more. Eddie films his special this Friday, May 31 at Lincoln Hall/Schubas at 7:15pm and 9:45pm!

One of the best in the business, Eddie Pepitone () has been doing standup for over 45 years. He has appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, It’s Always Sunny, Chappelle’s Show, Bob’s Burgers, Community, Rick ...

05/30/2024

Fun interview with the great ! We talked the evolution of his comedy, using anger on stage, navigating energy shifts, ombudsmen, and more!

Eddie films is his special THIS FRIDAY at Lincoln Hall (Schuba’s) at 7:15 and 9:45pm. Link in bio!

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