The 300-seat theater has been around for awhile, host to various theater productions and, more recently, music acts, but tonight sees the launch of the Lakeshore Theater's new comedy programming, with the first night of the Marijuana-Logues' current Chicago run. The theater is boasting an impressive schedule for the near future, including Julia Sweeney, Doug Stanhope, Mike Birbiglia, Maria Bamford and Scott Capurro.

As their release states:

The eclectic programming will reflect a broad spectrum of the comedy arts, differing in styles, substance and presentation and each with an original voice and diverse appeal. The common denominators for all works presented by The Lakeshore are an artistic integrity and a commitment to exploring and presenting comedy as a rich, expansive art form beyond conventional notions.

The season will kick-off with The Marijuana-Logues, tonight, 8 p.m., through April 1, and will feature Arj Barker, Tony Camin, and Doug Benson.

Photograph by Caroline Voagen Nelson, totally stolen from Time Out Chicago. Clink on that link to read more about the theater's new enterprise.