Upcoming Events at Stage 773
Description
The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, is proud to host the 5th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place September 14 through September 17 at 1225 W. Belmont. Featuring an eclectic line up of shows and events, the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festi
Event Details
Nerds will unite for one glorious weekend in Chicago to laugh, pay homage, and perhaps worship their favorite genres of nerd-ness. Now in its fifth year, the festival is bigger and better than ever, featuring an expanded schedule of shows, a day of panels and workshops, and exciting events to connect performers, audiences, and artists in nerd comedy central.
Standup comedian, writer, and producer Brandie Posey will headline this year’s festival. Posey, known for her work in Lady to Lady, Picture This!, #BurnThisElection, and Opinion Cave, has opened for the legendary punk band Against Me!, and has appeared on MTV, E! & Comedy Central.
“This year’s Nerd Fest will be one for the books! 2017 is an exciting year for the festival as it welcomes Brandie Posey and several other amazing, diverse acts to Stage 773 for the first time,” says Producer Cody Melcher. “We are producing a vast amount of standup for 2017 Nerd Fest and highlighting a variety of different types of comedy that will attract an array of groups to the venue.”
Highlights include Vertical Slideshow, a new cabaret show, and Clown Car To Sicily, a Chicago-based musical improv and sketch comedy group that uses choreography and beautiful harmonies to have you singing and laughing as you watch. Other featured performers include Improvised Jane Austen, The Stuntmen, Cosplay Competition, The Unwritten Works of William Shakespeare, Wig Bullies, Secret Origins Improv, Garrett Allain: Altered Boy, and Down in Front.
Tickets may be purchased at www.stage773.com or by calling 773.327.5252. Individual tickets are $10 for each show; All-Festival passes are $75; day passes are $30 on Thursday/Friday and $50 on Saturday. Workshop prices vary on Sunday. Those who attend in costume will receive a “cos-play” discount of $5 off any festival pass or $3 off any ticket.
Performance dates and times are Thursday, September 14 on the hour from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. (plus after party), Friday, September 15 on the hour from 7 p.m. until Midnight (plus after party), Satu
Standup comedian, writer, and producer Brandie Posey will headline this year’s festival. Posey, known for her work in Lady to Lady, Picture This!, #BurnThisElection, and Opinion Cave, has opened for the legendary punk band Against Me!, and has appeared on MTV, E! & Comedy Central.
“This year’s Nerd Fest will be one for the books! 2017 is an exciting year for the festival as it welcomes Brandie Posey and several other amazing, diverse acts to Stage 773 for the first time,” says Producer Cody Melcher. “We are producing a vast amount of standup for 2017 Nerd Fest and highlighting a variety of different types of comedy that will attract an array of groups to the venue.”
Highlights include Vertical Slideshow, a new cabaret show, and Clown Car To Sicily, a Chicago-based musical improv and sketch comedy group that uses choreography and beautiful harmonies to have you singing and laughing as you watch. Other featured performers include Improvised Jane Austen, The Stuntmen, Cosplay Competition, The Unwritten Works of William Shakespeare, Wig Bullies, Secret Origins Improv, Garrett Allain: Altered Boy, and Down in Front.
Tickets may be purchased at www.stage773.com or by calling 773.327.5252. Individual tickets are $10 for each show; All-Festival passes are $75; day passes are $30 on Thursday/Friday and $50 on Saturday. Workshop prices vary on Sunday. Those who attend in costume will receive a “cos-play” discount of $5 off any festival pass or $3 off any ticket.
Performance dates and times are Thursday, September 14 on the hour from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. (plus after party), Friday, September 15 on the hour from 7 p.m. until Midnight (plus after party), Satu
