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Gary Gulman brought 7th Hour to The Den Theatre with the kind of clarity, heart, and precision that remind you why he’s one of stand-up’s most quietly influential voices. From Moses to Mr. Rogers to the messy business of becoming who you really are, he turns personal history into comedy that feels both intimate and expansive.

The Beautiful Overthinking of Gary Gulman’s 7th Hour Gary Gulman brings his new tour, 7th Hour: An All New Standup Show, to The Den Theatre, offering Chicago audiences a chance to see a comic who has spent decades refining the long-form, slow-burn style that has become unmistakably his. His five sold-out shows over the weekend are being recorded for a...

Midsommer Flight’s As You Like It brings a burst of Shakespearean joy to Chicago parks this summer, transforming green spaces across the city into a playful, music‑filled escape to the Forest of Arden. This free, fast‑moving, delightfully accessible production invites audiences of all ages to settle in under the open sky and experience one of Shakespeare’s most charming comedies delivered with warmth, wit, and the company’s signature outdoor magic.

All The World's a Stage and Chicago Merely The Best Player: 'As You Like It' in Chicago Parks this summer Is there anything more alluring than a summer night in Chicago? The lakefront beaches, the meandering pathways, the festivals and street foods, the hidden gardens where free art productions are staged, whatever you like, you can find it in the city during summer evenings. There is no shortage of par...