DINOSAUR
DINOSAUR
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An electrifying ensemble of improv comedy's brightest stars, including Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, and Jason Mantzoukas, to cities nationwide for a must-see show where every performance promises an explosion of unscripted hilarity and genius
Catch "DINOSAUR," the improv phenomenon that's captivating audiences from Los Angeles to cities all over the United States for a special limited run. This unparalleled improv show boasts a lineup of comedy powerhouses, including Paul Scheer ("The League," "Veep"), Rob Huebel ("Transparent," "Childrens Hospital"), Rob Riggle ("The Daily Show," "21 Jump Street"), Jason Mantzoukas ("The Good Place," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"), Lisa Gilroy ("Jury Duty," "UCB Comedy Originals"), Mary Holland ("Veep," "Blunt Talk"), Phil Augusta Jackson ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Insecure"), Carl Tart ("Comedy Bang! Bang!," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"), Owen Burke ("Drunk History," "Funny or Die"), Chad Carter ("The Daily Show," "Funny or Die"), and Seth Morris ("The Good Place," "Veep"), with special guests always dropping in. This hit show regularly sells out at the esteemed Largo in Los Angeles, "DINOSAUR" is a “can’t miss”
"DINOSAUR" offers an experience like no other, where every performance is a unique, unscripted masterpiece that unfolds live on stage, driven by its performers' sheer talent and quick wit. The show's format ensures that no two shows are the same, delivering fresh, on-the-spot comedy that caters to the vibes of each audience. This is your chance to see some of today's most celebrated comedians flex their improvisational muscles, delivering laugh after laugh in a show that's as unpredictable as it is hilarious. Whether you're a die-hard fan of improv or looking for an unforgettable night out, "DINOSAUR" is the live comedy event that promises laughs and a showcase of improvisational brilliance at its peak. Catch this special night of comedy as it makes its way across the country.
BIOS
OWEN BURKE
Owen Burke is a writer, producer, and (sometimes) actor living in Los Angeles where he performs improv and stand-up comedy. Owen came up through UCB Theatre where he became the Artistic Director before moving on to produce and write film and television to varying degrees of success.
NICOLE BYER
Nicole Byer is an actress, comedian, writer, author, and podcaster; she is perhaps most well-known as the host of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated competition baking series Nailed It! and co-host of TBS’s Wipeout, along John Cena. Nicole can next be seen in Focus Feature’s The American Society of Magical Negroes, a satirical comedy and the 2024 American comedy film, Thelma. Listeners can hear Nicole on four different podcasts, the fan-favorite being her popular weekly, award winning, podcast Why Won’t You Date Me.
LISA GILROY
Recently named one of Vulture's Comedians You Should and Will Know, Lisa Gilroy is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner from Alberta, Canada. Known for History of the World Part II (Hulu), Comedy Bang Bang! (Earwolf), and Jury Duty (Amazon), Lisa is an alumna of The Second City's National Touring Company and The Groundling's Sunday Company in Los Angeles as well as a current ASSSSCAT performer at The Upright Citizens Brigade. Catch her opposite Kim Cattrall in Glamorous (Netflix) and upcoming in 2024, on Interior Chinatown (Hulu).
ROB HUEBEL
Rob Huebel is best known for his work on Childrens Hospital, Goosebumps, Bob’s Burgers and The Descendants. He also made a show called, Do You Want to See a Dead Body? But you probably didn’t see that.
PHIL AUGUSTA JACKSON
Phil Augusta Jackson is a writer, producer and musical artist from Philadelphia. He is the creator and showrunner of NBC’s “Grand Crew.”
Phil was a supervising producer on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” where he also directed, and he was a co-executive producer on HBO’s "Insecure." His writing credits also include “Key & Peele” and “Survivor's Remorse.” He has been nominated for Emmy, WGA and NAACP awards and has self-produced and directed shorts and music videos.
JASON MANTZOUKAS
Jason Mantzoukas can most recently be seen in Rick Riordan's PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS series on Disney+, though you may recognize him from THE LEAGUE, THE DICTATOR, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE, NO ACTIVITY, and THE GOOD PLACE. In the world of animation, Jason is known for voicing Jay in Netflix’s BIG MOUTH, Jankom Pog in Netflix's STAR TREK: PRODIGY, Rex Splode in Amazon’s INVINCIBLE, and The Gray One in Fox’s HOUSEBROKEN. He may also sound familiar as one of the co-hosts of the award-winning podcast “How Did This Get Made?” alongside June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer.
SETH MORRIS
Seth Morris has appeared on numerous TV shows and movies Curb Your Enthusiasm, Parks and Rec, VEEP, Broad City and Step Brothers. He’s written for The Kroll Show, The Eric Andre Show and many things Internet .
PAUL SCHEER
Paul Scheer is a SAG Award-winning actor, writer, podcaster, and director. In addition to creating, producing, and starring in multiple TV shows, his award-winning and critically acclaimed podcasts top the iTunes charts. Paul has won Clios for his commercial work and co-created the first branded comedy special on Twitch. He’s written comic books for Marvel and DC and can be seen in the new Paramount+ show Knuckles, and his book Joyful Recollections of Trauma (HarperOne) is avail to pre-order now. Learn more at PaulScheer.com
CARL TART
Carl currently stars in In the Know on Peacock and as Lt. Kayshon on Star Trek Lower Deck. He starred in NBC’s Grand Crew, you can see him in History of the World Part 2 on Hulu and is a frequent guest on Comedy Bang Bang. He’s also written for Kenan, Brooklyn-99 and Mad TV.
The Den Theatre is pleased to host Dinosaur on March 2nd-4th at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
Tickets are available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.
