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Stand-up Thu Jul 30 2009

Comic to Watch: Al Madrigal

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Winner of the Jury Award for Best Stand-Up Comedian at the 2004 HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, Al Madrigal is a fast-rising comedic star. The New York Times has praised him as "dynamic" and his spontaneous, fresh personality shines through in his knack for humorous storytelling. He has landed numerous television spots, including his own Comedy Central Presents Special. Recently, he starred as "Jesus" in the CBS show Welcome to the Captain, and he is expected to star in another CBS production called Project Gary. Now he is coming to Chicago.

This weekend, Al will be performing at Lakeshore Theatre on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1. There are two shows per night, one at 7 p.m. and the other at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are only $15. Contact Lakeshore Theatre for more details and ticket purchases. 773-472-3492. 3175 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657.

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