The Just for Laughs Chicago Festival, which began in 2009, features the best in stand-up, improv and sketch comedy from around the country. Read all about it here.
See photo highlights from the inaugural TBS Presents A Very Funny Festival: Just for Laughs Chicago, held June 17-21, 2009 and featuring Ellen Degeneres, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, David Alan Grier, Bill Engvall, Jimmy Fallon, Lisa Lampanelli, George Lopez and more.
Read a review of insult comedian Lisa Lampanelli's performance at TBS Presents A Very Funny Festival: Just for Laughs Chicago 2009, held June 17-21.
Read a review of The Very Funny Show, featuring host Tim Meadows, John Roy, Godfrey, Wendy Liebman and more. Part of TBS Presents A Very Funny Festival: Just for Laughs Chicago, held June 17-21, 2009.
Read a review of the Michael Showalter performance at the 2009 TBS Presents A Very Funny Festival: Just for Laughs Chicago, held June 17-21.
Read a review of "Bob and David and Friends," starring Mr. Show creators Bob Odenkirk and David Cross at the 2009 Just for Laughs Chicago comedy festival held June 17 - 21. Sponsored by TBS.
Read a review of "Double Threat: Jim Breuer and Danny Bhoy" from the 2009 Just for Laughs Chicago Festival, held June 17-21. Sponsored by TBS.
Read a review of "The Nasty Show," part of the 2009 Just for Laughs Chicago comedy festival and featuring Nick Di Paolo, Jim Jeffries, Patrice O'Neal and Louis C.K.
Read a review of "Let Freedom Hum: An Evening of Comedy Hosted by Martin Short," featuring Martin Short, Tom Papa, Kathleen Madigan, Jeremy Hotz, Greg Giraldo and John Pinette. Part of the 2009 Just for Laughs Chicago Festival, sponsored by TBS.
Read a review of "The Unaired Bozo Circus Parody: The Original TV Funhouse Pilot" starring Robert Smigel and Dino Stamatopoulos from the 2009 Just for Laughs Chicago festival, presented by TBS.
Read a review of the Jon Lajoie show "Live as Fuck" from the 2009 Just for Laughs Chicago comedy festival, presented by TBS.
If you're planning on attending the first-ever Just for Laughs Chicago Festival, here are suggestions for 10 shows you won't want to miss (and be sure to check out the
complete Just for Laughs Chicago schedule).
Check out this complete schedule of shows and events for the 2009 Just for Laughs Chicago Comedy Festival, running from June 17 - 21, 2009.
Read a profile of the Just for Laughs Chicago festival, featuring the best in stand-up, improv and sketch comedy.
