Upcoming Events at Stage 773
Wed Mar 19, 7:00 PM - Sat Mar 22, 11:00 PM
Stage 773
1225 W Belmont Ave , Chicago, IL 60657
Community: Lakeview
Description
Let your inner nerd shine and enjoy the 2014 line-up of over 15 nerd-centric performances March 19 through March 22 at Stage 773
Event Details
Stage 773 is proud to announce the line-up for their second annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, running from March 19 through March 22. Nerd Fest stems from the popularity of HEY, I’M A BIG FAN, a series of fun, free monthly fan fiction events produced by Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. The Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival celebrates all that is the Chicago nerd comedy scene; from Stand Up to Improv to one-woman puppet shows, nerds will unite for one glorious weekend in Chicago to laugh, pay homage, and perhaps worship their favorite genres of nerd-ness.
"This festival is essential for the nerd community of Chicago," say festival co-producers, Katie Johnston-Smith and Fin Coe. "We nerds need to gather together to laugh with our brethren, and forget that The Big Bang Theory on CBS is how our parents explain us to their friends.”
Highlights of the 2014 Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival include The Best of Hey, I'm A Big Fan: A Night Of Fan Fiction Readings paying homage to the monthly nights of passionate fan fiction readings and nerdy libations that grew into what is now this festival; Jack and The Nerds: A Nerdy Cabaret, performing non-hit songs from beloved TV shows and films such as Battlestar Galactica, Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog, and Lord Of The Rings; Chi Nerd Fest Stand Up Showcase!; Improvised Star Trek; WHO PROV, improvised episodes of Doctor Who; Michinoku Driver and Mrs.; Clown Car to Sicily and Matt Griffo; Lowcarbcomedy; THOR and The Hot Karl; Planetary Defense Force; Pretty/Windy; Plan 9 Burlesque; Improvised Jane Austen; Urlakis & Cusik and The Nerdologues.
“Stage 773 loves producing festivals, and we are consistently doing it successfully, which is ubermagfabulous,” states Brian Posen, Executive Producer of the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival and Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. “This is our theatre’s heritage, and we couldn’t be more excited to expand our festival repertoire!”
Staying true to its roots, having developed from a free monthly event, the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival will offer th
"This festival is essential for the nerd community of Chicago," say festival co-producers, Katie Johnston-Smith and Fin Coe. "We nerds need to gather together to laugh with our brethren, and forget that The Big Bang Theory on CBS is how our parents explain us to their friends.”
Highlights of the 2014 Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival include The Best of Hey, I'm A Big Fan: A Night Of Fan Fiction Readings paying homage to the monthly nights of passionate fan fiction readings and nerdy libations that grew into what is now this festival; Jack and The Nerds: A Nerdy Cabaret, performing non-hit songs from beloved TV shows and films such as Battlestar Galactica, Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog, and Lord Of The Rings; Chi Nerd Fest Stand Up Showcase!; Improvised Star Trek; WHO PROV, improvised episodes of Doctor Who; Michinoku Driver and Mrs.; Clown Car to Sicily and Matt Griffo; Lowcarbcomedy; THOR and The Hot Karl; Planetary Defense Force; Pretty/Windy; Plan 9 Burlesque; Improvised Jane Austen; Urlakis & Cusik and The Nerdologues.
“Stage 773 loves producing festivals, and we are consistently doing it successfully, which is ubermagfabulous,” states Brian Posen, Executive Producer of the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival and Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. “This is our theatre’s heritage, and we couldn’t be more excited to expand our festival repertoire!”
Staying true to its roots, having developed from a free monthly event, the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival will offer th
