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Ladies From The Canyon

LADIES FROM THE CANYONTribute to Linda Ronstadt & Joni Mitchell Ticket Pricing: * Zone 1:  Adults $35 | Child: $13Members: Adults $24.50 | Child: $9.1Zone 2: Adults $30 | Child: $13Members: Adults $21 | Child: $9.1Zone 3: Adults $25 | Child: $13Members: Adults $17.50 | Child: $9.10 SoundTracks Of A Generation is proud to honor two members of the California music scene of the 60s & 70s who fearlessly challenged stylistic boundaries in their long careers creating timeless music. Heather Wood and Jessica Hornsten take us on a joyful, entertaining journey showcasing the best-loved songs of groundbreaking artists Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell. We now offer pre-order wine! Order a bottle now and it will be waiting for you when you arrive for the show. After adding any Arts On The Green show Tickets to your cart, look for “Pre Order Concessions” to make your selection.Arts on the Green Shows are located at our outdoor venue, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 210 McHenry Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be moved to the Raue Center’s main auditorium. An email will be sent out 8 hours prior to the performance. _____Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Etix, our ticketing agent, charges a $3 per ticket fee to process the ticket purchase in their system.  The $6 facility fee is a per-order fee that supports the maintenance of Raue Center’s historical venue.  Raue Center is recognized by the League of Historic American Theatres and the facility fee helps support the upkeep of the theater, and provides for various free events and initiatives in our community like our Veterans program which allows veterans to see shows for free throughout the year! For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Updated safety policy 5.23.22: Masks are no longer required for most shows, but are recommended. Some protocols may vary by event. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY Headliner Brian Hicks, featuring Des Mulrooney, hosted by Brian Williams March 7, 2025 @ 8:30pTickets: $25* | RaueNOW Members: $17.50* Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center’s longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality, John DaCosse. Brian Hicks is one of the country’s most sought-after stand-up comics. He currently tours the country as an opening act for Michael Carbonaro from “The Carbonaro Effect” Brian has taken the comedy world by storm with his insightful views on what people find funny. The laughs come fast and frequently since he has spent the last 22 years honing his craft at clubs and theaters across the country. Brian specializes in giving every audience a hilarious and singular comedic experience. His unique talent consists of clever material and unparalleled audience interaction, which he combines seamlessly with his lightning-quick wit. Brian’s Comedy album “Dibs” is available on iTunes and can be heard on Sirius XM radio. Drybar special released in Dec. 2021Des Mulrooney is a 24-year-old comedian and actor who has performed at theaters and clubs all over America. He recently starred in a new movie alongside Doug Stanhope called, “The Road Dog” which was directed by Greg Gliena (Meet The Parents). The Road Dog is now streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and on demand. The film received warm reviews from the likes of The Chicago Sun-Times and won multiple awards including Best Picture at the Hollywood Independent Reel Film Festival. A Lot More Fun Comedy Club in Michigan called Des, “One of the top young comedians in the country”. After studying improv for 4 years, Brian Williams has spent the last 5 years launching his stand-up career. He has performed all over Chicagoland including Zanies and Lucy’s Comedy Cafe. This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Saturday, September 16, 2023 @ 7:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com —–Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Etix, our ticketing agent, charges a $3 per ticket fee to process the ticket purchase in their system.  The $6 facility fee is a per-order fee that supports the maintenance of Raue Center’s historical venue.  Raue Center is recognized by the League of Historic American Theatres and the facility fee helps support the upkeep of the theater, and provides for various free events and initiatives in our community like our Veterans program which allows veterans to see shows for free throughout the year! For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Updated safety policy 5.23.22: Masks are no longer required for most shows, but are recommended. Some protocols may vary by event. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Vince Carone, featuring Joanna Clark and hosted by Mike Preston May 23, 2025 @ 8:30pTickets are $29, Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order)   Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center’s longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality, John DaCosse. Vince Carone delves deep into the absurdities of everyday life, connecting instantly with the everyman (and every woman). His greatest gift lies in his ability to say the things on stage that most people only dare to mumble in hushed tones, bringing to light the relatable frustrations of modern life. With over two decades of experience, Vince has been seen on Tubi, TBS, and heard on Chicago’s Mancow in the Morning and WGN Radio. His most recent special, “Bad Father,” has garnered strong reviews, showcasing his unique perspective on fatherhood and family life. As the 2019 “Best of the Midwest” Competition winner at Gilda’s Laughfest and a headliner at MGM in Las Vegas, Vince’s shows are filled with genuine, heartfelt laughs. Joanna is a comedian and writer based in Chicago. On stage, she takes America to task on pressing issues, such as the lack of transparency around which fish have teeth. Anxiety, self-doubt, and the experience of being a single 30-something are also common topics in her sets. Comic, Author, Talk Show Host. With his slightly damaged take on things, Mike Preston has worked comedy clubs and sordid one-nighters from coast to coast for over thirty years and made several TV appearances, including SHOWTIMES COMEDY CLUB, and NBCS FRIDAY NIGHT. Along the way, he produced and hosted a cable access talk show, as well as self-publishing several books, including the landmark self-help parody – STOP TALKING NOW! In addition to standup, Preston is currently working in the storytelling genre. This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Friday, October 13, 2023 @ 8:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com —–Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Etix, our ticketing agent, charges a $3 per ticket fee to process the ticket purchase in their system.  The $6 facility fee is a per-order fee that supports the maintenance of Raue Center’s historical venue.  Raue Center is recognized by the League of Historic American Theatres and the facility fee helps support the upkeep of the theater, and provides for various free events and initiatives in our community like our Veterans program which allows veterans to see shows for free throughout the year! For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Updated safety policy 5.23.22: Masks are no longer required for most shows, but are recommended. Some protocols may vary by event. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Calvin Evans, featuring DJ Ribsky, and hosted by Ted Willson.  Friday, June 27, 2025 @ 8:30pTickets start at $29* Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.) Chicago native Calvin Evans’ comedy career began during his time at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. While obtaining his degree in Sport Management, he fell in love with stand-up comedy and would put his business aspirations on hold. He took his talents back to Chicago and was quickly named Chicago’s Next Big Comic. Calvin attended the famed Second City Training Center. Upon completing their Improv Conservatory program.  His television credits include NBC’s Chicago PD, Shameless on Showtime. He has also performed standup on the Kevin Hart Comedy Central series Hart of The City, Bring the Funny on NBC and Conan on TBS. He can be seen  reoccurring on the hit HBO Max show SouthSide. His half hour Unprotected Sets special released in 2020 on EPIX. DJ Rybski is a stand-up comic from the southside of Chicago. He recorded a set for Nateland Live at Zanies Nashville and was recently featured on the A-List showcase at the prestigious 312 Comedy Festival. His writing is quick, smart, and truthful, making him a favorite online, where his comedy has been viewed millions of times. He’s headlined some of the best clubs in the country and performs regularly in Chicago at Zanies Chicago, Zanies Rosemont, Laugh Factory, and the Chicago Improv.  Ted Willson, the comedic half of the wildly popular online show That Checks Out, is a Chicago-area native. While entertaining at clubs throughout the Midwest, he regularly makes audiences laugh with his funny and familiar stories that you can’t imagine happened to him. Ted brings those unbelievable true stories to life with a polished wit and an endearing charm. This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Friday, November 10, 2023 @ 8:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com —–Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Etix, our ticketing agent, charges a $3 per ticket fee to process the ticket purchase in their system.  The $6 facility fee is a per-order fee that supports the maintenance of Raue Center’s historical venue.  Raue Center is recognized by the League of Historic American Theatres and the facility fee helps support the upkeep of the theater, and provides for various free events and initiatives in our community like our Veterans program which allows veterans to see shows for free throughout the year! For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Updated safety policy 5.23.22: Masks are no longer required for most shows, but are recommended. Some protocols may vary by event. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Chelsea Hood, featuring Mike Preston, and hosted by Brian Williams. Friday, August 29, 2025 at 8:30pmTickets start at $29* Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.) Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center’s longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse. Chelsea Hood is a Chicago-based comedian you may have seen on The CW Network, WGN, or the stages of SXSW, The Comedy Store, Caroline’s on Broadway, The House of Blues, The Improv, and Zanie’s, as well as a long list of prestigious bar basements across the country.  After getting her start in the Texas comedy scene, she moved to New York City to train with the best the world has to offer. Her comedy is a blend of Midwestern nice observational and pithy storytelling. She’s been selected as a featured performer for festivals coast to coast, including a slot in The Best of the Midwest at Gilda’s Laughfest and a Comic to Watch at Riot LA. She has opened for heavy hitters such as Bert Kreischer, Marc Maron, Sebastian Maniscalco, and many more.  Mike Preston: With his slightly damaged take on things, Mike Preston has worked comedy clubs and sordid one-nighters from coast to coast for over thirty years, and made several TV appearances, including SHOWTIME’S COMEDY CLUB, and NBC’S FRIDAY NIGHT. Along the way, he produced and hosted a cable access talk show, as well as self-publishing several books, including the landmark self-help parody – STOP TALKING NOW! In addition to standup, Preston is currently working in the storytelling genre. Brian Williams: After studying improv for 4 years, Brian Williams has spent the last 5 years launching his stand-up career. He has performed all over Chicagoland, including Zanies and Lucy’s Comedy Cafe.  This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Saturday, January 6, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com —–Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Etix, our ticketing agent, charges a $3 per ticket fee to process the ticket purchase in their system.  The $6 facility fee is a per-order fee that supports the maintenance of Raue Center’s historical venue.  Raue Center is recognized by the League of Historic American Theatres and the facility fee helps support the upkeep of the theater, and provides for various free events and initiatives in our community like our Veterans program which allows veterans to see shows for free throughout the year! For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Updated safety policy 5.23.22: Masks are no longer required for most shows, but are recommended. Some protocols may vary by event. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Kevin Bozeman, featuring Nate Armbruster, and hosted by Samantha Chiappone Friday, September 26, 2025 @ 8:30pTickets start at $29* Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.) Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center’s longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse.Kevin Bozeman’s Dry Bar Comedy videos have amassed over 30 million views. Seen on Comedy Central, CBS, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He has 2 comedy specials out, on Amazon Prime (Clean & Unfiltered) and YouTube (God’s Work). Kevin’s hilarious takes on parenting, relationships, and social issues make this a must-see show Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster based in Chicago. His quick wit and laid-back, charismatic style have been a hit with audiences across the country, earning him spots at festivals like The Great American Comedy Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, and Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. Nate has opened for comedians such as Mark Normand, Nikki Glaser, Bert Kreischer, Ryan Hamilton, Tim Meadows, and TJ Miller. In addition to his stand-up career, Nate shares humorous stories and commentary on his podcast, “Nate Knows Nothing,” and engages with fans through his social media platforms.For more of Nate’s comedy, check out his comedy special, “Sorry to Bother You,” available on YouTube.Samantha Chiappone is a stand-up comic and single mom who’s been making people laugh, sometimes on purpose, for the past two years. She’s performed at Zanies, the Raue Center, and anywhere else willing to hand her a mic. Her comedy is honest, fast, and just a little too relatable. This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Saturday, February 17, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com —–Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Etix, our ticketing agent, charges a $3 per ticket fee to process the ticket purchase in their system.  The $7 facility fee is a per-order fee that supports the maintenance of Raue Center’s historical venue.  Raue Center is recognized by the League of Historic American Theatres and the facility fee helps support the upkeep of the theater, and provides for various free events and initiatives in our community like our Veterans program which allows veterans to see shows for free throughout the year! For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Updated safety policy 5.23.22: Masks are no longer required for most shows, but are recommended. Some protocols may vary by event. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Jim Flannigan, featuring Hari Rao, and  hosted by Tricia Babischkin Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 8:30pTickets start at $29* Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.) Jim Flannigan is a crowd favorite at comedy clubs across the country. A staple of the Chicago comedy scene, Flannigan combines quick, clever punchlines with a rapid-fire delivery for a uniquely hilarious and engaging show. Jim recently showcased his skills during a standout performance on Nate Bargatze’s show, Nateland Presents. Jim has been featured at many of the top comedy festivals around the US, including the Boston Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, and the Great American Comedy Festival, honoring the late Johnny Carson. When not headlining his own tours, Jim has opened for Demetri Martin, Brad Garrett and Sebastian Maniscalco, among others. Don’t just take everyone else’s word for it, come see for yourself why Jim Flannigan is one of the most in demand comedians working today!Hari Rao’s comedy draws upon 45 years of life experience to highlight the peculiarities of everyday living that we simply accept as given, as well as dissecting his own personal experiences that can best be described as “are you being serious?!”. His adventure in standup began in 201,6 while his experience in entertainment spans two decades as a recording artist, a recurring theme in his comedy (his band’s song “Rewind” can be heard as the theme song to ABC’s The Goldbergs). Hari is a regularly featured performer at Zanies Comedy Clubs.   Recently featured in a showcase at Zanies, Tricia Babischkin is a budding comic and one of the Raue Center very own. A Southerner who now lives in the Midwest, she explores how to navigate her married life, aging semi-gracefully, and her dog’s DNA tests.  This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Luca Ferro, featuring Ben Noble, and hosted by Brian Williams Friday, November 7, 2025 @ 8:30pTickets start at $29* Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.) Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center’s longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse.  Luca Ferro is a New York City-based standup comedian from Chicago, IL. He has performed at top-tier comedy clubs all across the country and is frequently seen performing on the Las Vegas strip. He has been the opening act for nationally touring headliners such as Steve Byrne, Adam Ray, and Joe Gatto from ‘Impractical Jokers’. Luca was also hand-selected to be a featured comedian on Nate Bargatze’s ‘NateLand’ presents comedy YouTube series. Luca uses his loud demeanor and vast arsenal of voices and impersonations to express his discomfort with the world around him. Luca is an Italian-American comedian who comes from a blue-collar, south-side Chicago upbringing, and his comedy is reflected as such. “Ben is not a legally blind comedian, he’s a comedian who happens to be legally blind.” A Chicago native, Ben Noble has been featured on many television networks, including NBC, FOX32, HBO, and Comedy Central. He has performed at comedy clubs across the country, including Zanies, Caroline’s on Broadway, and The Comedy Store, just to name a few. Ben has even worked with big-name comedians such as Lil Rel, Roy Wood Jr, and Michael Che. He was a finalist in NBC’s BreakOut Fest and headlined a comedy tour in Edmonton, Canada.  After studying improv for 4 years, Brian Williams has spent the last 5 years launching his stand-up career. He has performed all over Chicagoland, including Zanies and Lucy’s Comedy Cafe.   This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Saturday, May 25, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

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