Laugh That They May Bark, Interview with a Clown, Your Last Cupcake
The Heartland Animal Shelter will benefit from a stand-up showcase that's coming up this Saturday, May 19, at the Footlik Theater in Des Plaines. "Barks, Purrs, and Laughs" will feature some of Chicago's favorite comedians, including Lauren Bishop, Josh Cheney, Nick Lullo, and "The World's Most Dangerous Comic" Mark Faje, who has been on Letterman and Comedy Central.
There's a fun interview with some of the Shrek 3 girls (including Chicago comedy vets Amy Sedaris and Amy Poehler) at the Washington Post. It's an excellent example of how hard it can be to get a straight answer out of a bunch of comedians. From the article: "The correspondent, in a lame attempt to keep his job, tries to steer this sinking ship toward one question posed pre-interview by his editor. To wit: So, you were all funny girls growing up? And, we mean, was that hard? You know?..."
After many fun shows and countless cupcakes, The Spectacular Show will run for the final time tonight, May 16th, at 9:30 at the Gorilla Tango Theater. Tonight's show "(the funeral - please wear black)" includes Andy Ross, Dan Polydoris and many more special guests.
