For over 35 years, The Annoyance Theatre has created some of Chicago’s finest comedy. Home of Chicago's longest-running musical Co-ed Prison Sluts, annual Halloween comedy-gore show Splatter Theater, as well as classics such as Steamworks the Musical, Shark Tank the Musical, and The Real Live Brady Bunch. The Annoyance uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketch-comedy, and more in a vibrant, creative atmosphere.

Over the years we've created over 250 shows, including improvisation, sketch, plays, musicals, and stand-up. Hundreds of people have performed in Annoyance shows, and you see many of them today on stage, in films, and on television.

All over the age of 14 are welcome at The Annoyance. (*Burlesque shows require 18+.) Please be aware that there is likely to be 'blue' language and adult content.

With shows 7 days a week, The Annoyance has something for everyone. Come catch a show, hang out at the bar, and meet some of the funniest people in comedy!