In 1978 ZANIES COMEDY NIGHT CLUB
became the first nightclub in Chicago to
feature professional stand-up comedy
on a full-time basis.
Since then ZANIES has grown from
a simple storefront on Wells Street
to one of the top comedy club chains
in the country.
Over the years, ZANIES has had
the pleasure of introducing to
Chicago audiences:
• Carlos Alazraqui
• Tim Allen
• Lewis Black
• Brett Butler
• John Caponera
• Drew Carey
• David Cross
• Carrot Top
• Bill Engvall
• Craig Ferguson
• Jeff Foxworthy
• Jim Gaffigan
• Jeff Garlin
• Joey Gutierrez
• Darryl Hammond
• Chelsea Handler
• Mitch Hedberg
• Jenny Jones
• Sam Kinison
• Larry The Cable Guy
• Jay Leno
• Richard Lewis
• John Pinette
• Larry Reeb
• Jerry Seinfeld
• Sinbad
• Wanda Sykes
• Robert Townsend
...and many more.
ZANIES, however, did not achieve its
reputation by bringing superstars to
Chicago audiences, but by providing the
BEST stand-up comedy in Chicago week
after week, year after year.
Our thanks go out to all the comedians
who have graced our stage, to all
the members of the media who have
helped our efforts, and most
importantly, to all our patrons who
have supported live comedy at
ZANIES COMEDY NIGHT CLUBS.
All Acts, Prices and Showtimes are subject to change.
Please call for reservations
© Zanies Comedy Clubs, Inc. 2009
