Work In Progress: A Comedic Showcase of Chicago
About the Event:
***Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00pm. If you already purchased a ticket, it is still valid to attend the program on the new date.***
When it comes to comedy, Chicago is no second city—we take center stage. Celebrate our city’s local talent with a comedy showcase featuring sets from up-and-coming voices curated by improv mainstay Abby McEnany, whose hit SHOWTIME® series WORK IN PROGRESS is set and filmed in Chicago. To kick off the show’s second season, join CHF at Navy Pier for an evening of summer fun to celebrate jokes in progress and the promise of new binge-worthy television.
CHF's Comedic Showcase will feature a virtual introduction by McEnany and live appearances of her curated comedic lineup. WORK IN PROGRESS premieres Sunday, August 22nd – only on SHOWTIME®. Registered guests will receive exclusive access to view the season 2 premiere of WORK IN PROGRESS following the event.
Abby McEnany
Abby McEnany (she/her/hers) is a mainstay of the Chicago improvisational comedy scene. She wrote and performed two on...
Eunji Kim
Eunji Kim (she/her) is a comedian and writer based in Chicago. She was a Senior Writer for Cards Against Humanity. Sh...
Meghan Babbe
Meghan Babbe (she/her) is originally from South Dakota but has been performing and writing comedy in Chicago for over...
Lisa Beasley
Originally from Gary, IN, Lisa Beasley (she/her) is comedian, actor, and executive producer. She’s worked with and ha...
Megan Brennan
Megan Brennan (she/her) is a Chicago-based, queer comedian here to convince you that she is still the good Catholic g...
George Elrod
George Elrod (he/him/they/them) is a native Arkansan turned Chicago menace. He wrote and performed in Second City...
Evan Mills
Evan Mills (he/him) is your regular gay, half filipino, left-handed only child raised by a single mom, a step-dad, a ...
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[Event tile image description: The event image at the top left of the event page is a photograph of Abby McEnany, a white woman with short grey hair, wearing black rimmed glasses, a blue button down shirt, and blue jeans. In the image McEnany is sitting in a chair, in what seems to be a waiting room, holding an open book. She is looking off camera and laughing. Image courtesy of SHOWTIME®]