Lakeshore Request Thread

[Ritter]

I'd love to hear ideas on who you'd like to see booked at the Lakeshore!

(this is not a job application thread)

[Daryl]

Marc Maron.

[J.B.]

Todd Glass
Louis CK
Jackie Kaishan
Tig Nataro
Brody Stevens

[pollymaepry]

Jackie Kashian, Jen Kirkman, Jimmy Pardo, Hard 'N Phirm, Todd Glass, ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm bring back Paul F. Tompkins and The Idiots. ummmmmmmm

edit: oh yeah definitely Tig Notaro

[laughingontheinside]

Tig Notaro
Todd Glass
Hard 'n' Phirm
Jen Kirkman
Morgan Murphy

[TenJay]

Tim and Eric
God's Pottery

[MAACP]

morgan murphy
brent weinbach
reggie watts
zach galifianakis
louis ck
paul f tompkins

[AndyHohner]

I'm going to be in Chicago for the Kristen Schaal & Kurt Braunohler show, and I was wondering what the benefits of a VIP ticket are as opposed to the regular tickets.
Thanks!

[Ritter]

I'm going to be in Chicago for the Kristen Schaal & Kurt Braunohler show, and I was wondering what the benefits of a VIP ticket are as opposed to the regular tickets.
Thanks!

It's a general admission room, but the VIP ticket guarantees a seat in the first 5 rows of the center section and you can cut to the front of the line.

And, good call - that show is going to ROCK!

[AndyHohner]

Thanks Ritter. I'm really excited for the show and am deifinately getting the VIP treatment.

[J vs W]

Michael Showalter, John Mulaney, Jen Kirkman

[percykittens]

Michael Showalter, John Mulaney, Jen Kirkman

Yes, definitely those people and also Howard Kremer, Chip Pope, Andy Kindler, Jon Glaser + Jon Benjamin, Heather Lawless... brb

[Ritter]

4 votes

Jen Kirkman - have left message with manager who's in Montreal

3 votes

Todd Glass - in conversations with management now - should work out

2 votes

Hard 'N Phirm - same manager as Todd Glass, working on dates
Jackie Kaishan - was last here opening for Maria Bamford - gonna think this over
John Mulaney - tried to book him as a double-headline with TJ Miller but schedule didn't work out. Will look for similar opportunity
Louis CK - has decided we're too small for him and will be playing the Vic when he next returns to Chicago
Michael Showalter - great idea, on my "to do" list - was last here opening for Michael Ian Black
Morgan Murphy - don't know the work - need to research
Paul F. Tompkins - offer submitted, should come together
Tig Nataro - offer submitted - did you know she's NEVER played Chicago???

1 vote

Andy Kindler - will definately have him back - probably later next year though
Brent Weinbach - I like him - want to put together a 3-headliner type show though I think...
Brody Stevens - don't know him, will research
Chip Pope - don't know him, will research
God's Pottery - love the idea... have to find a way to do it that works for a 2 hour show
Heather Lawless - will research
Howard Kremer - will research
Jimmy Pardo - will inquire
Jon Glaser/Jon Benjamin - will research
Mark Maron - 1st quarter '09 most likely
Reggie Watts - offer submitted for December - awaiting confirmation
The Idiots - god I love those guys
Tim and Eric - love the idea - will inquire
Zach Galifianakis - passed us over for the Vic last time but I heard through the grapevine he had a bad experience so I'll give it another swing

Thanks everybody for the suggestions and the additions to my "to do" list - keep 'em coming!

Ritter

[TenJay]

Thanks Ritter!

Tim and Eric should be setting up a fall tour soon and the Empty Bottle shows were great but not the best venue from an architectural stand point, I'm also not sure if the theater seats might cause a problem? You guys do a great job producing your shows and I think they could film their show for a live DVD at the Lakeshore.

Maybe God's Pottery could open up for Hard N Phirm with a local comic as the host? I'd pay top dollar for that.

Morgan Murphy is awesome, she is in my opinion the best female comic out there, no offense to Maria

[Ritter]

TenJay - you rockstar you... I love the GP/H'NP idea...

What do you mean the seats would be a problem for Tim & Eric? You mean how many there are or that there's not a mosh pit?

Will definitely look up Morgan...

As for DVD's check out today's Bastion :) IN THE WORKS (http://thebastion.org)

[TenJay]

The Tim and Eric show was a "standy" as oposed to a "sitty" so i just thought it might be an issue for them for some reason, I personally think the Lakeshore is perfect for both kinds of shows.

Congrats on the production company, it just seems like the natural progression

[Ritter]

Bump. Really? Is that it?

[dan telfer]

This is the job application thread right?

Maybe contact Scott Aukerman through this board and network who the big names he sees coming through LA are. That would be dope. Chicago comedy nerds would be hip to those names fo sho.

[frozen bear]

I'd really like to see Patrice O'Neal, or Dave Attell.

[pollymaepry]

I second Patrice and add Nick Kroll, A.D. Miles, and Jonah Ray.

[Matt Braunger]

I would put Hugh Moore and Raj Desai with Brent.

Not that I live in Chicago anymore, but hey.

[MAACP]

Will Franken
Joe Wagner
Leo Allen
Jasper Redd

I also second AD Miles and Jonah Ray

Dana Gould!

[thecomedian]

My votes: jen kirkman, Michael Showalter, Andy Kindler, Zach Galifianakis

[MAACP]

Just noticed Paul F. Tompkins and Reggie Watts added to the calendar. Nice job, Ritter!

[TenJay]

How bout Eugene Mirman with Kumail Nanjiani opening for him some time in the fall...

[laughingontheinside]

I'm voting for Tig again.

[J.B.]

I guess my request would be for the Flexpass (I just bought my third) to work for all shows again. I just had a couple of confusing phone calls figuring out which shows I could use it for and which I couldn't (confusing because of me, I should mention - not the staff).

Also - bring back Rachael Yamagata very soon - I missed my opportunity to get tickets and I have a disappointed girlfriend.

Thank you, Ritter and keep up the good work!

[percykittens]

Norm Macdonald?

[Nick C.]

How bout Eugene Mirman with Kumail Nanjiani opening for him some time in the fall...

Brilliant!

I also second (third?) Zach, Andy Kindler, and A.D. Miles.

[MAACP]

I guess my request would be for the Flexpass (I just bought my third) to work for all shows again. I just had a couple of confusing phone calls figuring out which shows I could use it for and which I couldn't (confusing because of me, I should mention - not the staff).



What shows does the flexpass not work for? I haven't been denied so far, but that was only 4 different shows.

[J.B.]

I guess the pass just doesn't work for music shows - which are hosted by The Empty Bottle.

[pollymaepry]

It's way simple. I get confused around stairs so it's gotta be if I get it. The flex pass only works for the shows sponsored by Lakeshore Theater. Which is pretty much all the comedy shows. And nearly none of the music shows. Maybe none period, music's for the birds......

[percykittens]

Dear Ritter:
Thanks for the Sklar tickets!! Also, all the other great shows.

Love,
Kevin

[CJ Toledano]

Mike Sheehan opening for Paul F. Tompkins. Seriously, I really wish more people would see him because he truly is my favorite and most unique comedians in Chicago.

[dan telfer]

I heard from a fairly reliable source that those PFT dates were being rescheduled- any word on that?

[CJ Toledano]

I would also like to request Bill Burr, Craig Robinson, Ed Helms, Aziz Ansari again, and more UCB improv shows. I missed out on the last ones.

[percykittens]

Yes, more UCB! And Human Giant!

[J.B.]

I would also like to request Bill Burr, Craig Robinson, Ed Helms, Aziz Ansari again, and more UCB improv shows. I missed out on the last ones.

Robinson will be at Zanies soon...

[frozen bear]

Mike Sheehan opening for Paul F. Tompkins. Seriously, I really wish more people would see him because he truly is my favorite and most unique comedians in Chicago.

good call.

[dan telfer]

PFT has been removed from the Lakeshore site.

Oh, how I begged to open for him myself.

[Charlatan]

PFT has been removed from the Lakeshore site.

Oh, how I begged to open for him myself.

Boooooo...Any idea what this means for people who bought tickets already?

[dan telfer]

I heard PFT is planning to reschedule, but I'm not affiliated with the Lakeshore other than being occasional talent so I know nothing for certain. I'd call the box office!

[J.B.]

And it appears as though Maria Bamford is off the site, too... hmmmm...

[dan telfer]

Maria is definitely rescheduling.

[Charlatan]

I heard PFT is planning to reschedule, but I'm not affiliated with the Lakeshore other than being occasional talent so I know nothing for certain. I'd call the box office!

You always seem to know the answers and have the scoop, though, so I thought it couldn't hurt to ask...fingers crossed for a reschedule! Thanks, Dan.

[Ritter]

Boooooo...Any idea what this means for people who bought tickets already?

PFT is re-scheduling, I'm just waiting on a date, tickets will be honored or refunded.

[Charlatan]

PFT is re-scheduling, I'm just waiting on a date, tickets will be honored or refunded.

Excellent news...thanks for the word (and all the great shows).

[A Shot Glass of Humor]

When is Zach Galifinakis(sp?) coming to Lakeshore Theater or anywhere in Chicago? Does he not tour a lot? Because that guy knows how to work with the crowd. By the way in case any of you haven't checked out the comedy thread but I'm new to the forum, hello.

[TenJay]

When is Zach Galifinakis(sp?) coming to Lakeshore Theater or anywhere in Chicago? Does he not tour a lot? Because that guy knows how to work with the crowd. By the way in case any of you haven't checked out the comedy thread but I'm new to the forum, hello.

Hello and welcome to the board.

Zach is not currently touring which means he's probably filming movie parts and TV pilots.

This thread will give you the most up to date Zach Galifianakis info, due to the privilege that is Marcia
http://aspecialthing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=185

The last time Zach was in Chicago performing he sold out the Vic theater so I don think he'll be at the Lake shore anytime soon, but if there is one comedian who would go against the grain and perform in a more intimate setting he'd be the one

I saw him in a bar with 60 people and stood a foot form the piano, a life changing experience indeed

Peace

[SASCHACOHEN]

I always vote for Tig. You should get here out there!

[SteveAgee]

for the past year I've been hearing so much about the Lakeshore Theater. Every comic I know who's gone there has come back praising it.
This past week, through a string of fucked-up events, I ended up in Chicago (also my first time ever in the city). I checked the website and saw the TJ Miller was there for the weekend, so I decided to come down and check the place out.
when I got there, TJ talked me into doing a short set. I've got to say it was the best time I've had on stage in a LONG time! I love the theater and the audience was incredible! Now I see what all the hype is about. You guys have a great scene going there.
And P.S. all the local comics that went up that night were hilarious!

[laughingontheinside]

holy fucking shit balls, do I ever regret not using the free tickets I had for last night.

[dan telfer]

Crap, and I was in LA.

Come back sometime, Steve.

[frozen bear]

Steve, you were hilarious Thursday, everyone was actually, that was the best show I've seen in a while. Come back soon.

[bryan_champ]

yeah, I'm sorry I missed that show too.

Come back soon Steve.