Ampersand: An Improv Showcial

Nov 20, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025

Ampersand: An Improv Showcial pairs The Revival’s student improvisers with guest stars from across the Chicago comedy community. Each week, four teams of improvisers hone their skills with 15-minute performances alongside the best in the business including: Susan Messing, Rachael Mason and many others! It’s equal parts comedy, camaraderie, and community—Ampersand is where Chicago improvisers learn to play!

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Holiday Happy Hour

Nov 20, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025

Holiday Happy Hour is a one-of-a-kind comedy celebration that wraps the spirit of Chicago’s legendary improv scene in a big festive bow! Blending quick-witted scenes with merry musical moments, this holiday edition surrounds the audience with rapid-fire laughs that sparkle brighter than Michigan Avenue in December. From office-party mishaps to family traditions gone hilariously wrong, every moment pays tribute to the joyful chaos of the holidays—Chicago-style. Whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or just need a good laugh, Holiday Happy Hour puts you right at the heart of the season’s funniest moments—no sleigh required.


Approximate Runtime: 60 Minutes


The Revival – 906 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

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Drop-In Improv

Friday, November 21, 2025 - 5:30 PM CST

Description: Interested in trying improv but not ready to commit to an 8-week class? This is your chance! Every week, one of our top-notch teachers leads a group of curious fun-seekers through a sequence of improv games and exercises designed to whet your appetite. No experience is necessary.

Times/Days: Various (Check Individual Listing Below)

Class Length: Approx. 75 mins.

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Faking the Band

Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025

For one night only, a legendary band is reuniting. You pick the songs they play—the massive hits, obscure b-sides, and corporate sell-outs. Along the way, they’ll share the stories behind the songs and the untold history of the band’s epic rise and fall. Also…this band doesn’t exist. And all of this is made up.


Faking the Band is a hilarious romp featuring Chicago’s best Musical Comedians alongside a stellar 3-piece band.


“HILARIOUS!” – TimeOut


Approximate Runtime: 60 Minutes


The Revival – 906 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

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Dorff, Jagodowski & Messing

Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 8:00 PM CST

Dorff, Jagodowski & Messing unites three of Chicago’s most acclaimed improvisers for a night of fearless comedy. Kevin Dorff, Emmy-winning writer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien and former Second City mainstage performer, joins T.J. Jagodowski—once dubbed “the best improviser in Chicago”—and Susan Messing, founding member of The Annoyance Theatre known for her sharp, grounded play. Together they’ll create a hilarious improvised performance out of nothing but trust and imagination.


Approximate Runtime: 60 Minutes


The Revival – 906 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

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