Phil Hanley

Presented by The Den Theatre

This event has a 2 item minimum.

With the purchase of this ticket you are agreeing to being filmed in and around the Heath Mainstage as well as remaining seated in the theatre once the opener's set is completed. If, for any reason, you choose to leave your seat during the filming, you may not be allowed re-entry into the space. The shows on Friday and Saturday will be filmed.

Originally from Oshawa, Canada, Phil is now a key figure in the NYC comedy scene, performing regularly at the Comedy Cellar. With nearly 650K followers on Instagram and nearly 400K followers and 15.6 million likes on TikTok, he’s appeared on major late-night shows like The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Late Late Show.

Hanley’s memoir, SPELLBOUND: My Life as a Dyslexic, chronicles his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how comedy became his saving grace. Hanley’s goal in writing this book is to continue his advocacy for dyslexia awareness and his commitment to using

He also self-released his stand-up special, Ooh La La, on YouTube (where he has nearly 675k followers), which has amassed over 2 million views. Additionally, Phil was featured in the film I Feel Pretty and the Comedy Central series Inside Amy Schumer, with his half-hour special available on Comedy Central and iTunes. His 2018 album, Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream, is a fan favorite.

The Den Theatre and comedy club is pleased to host Phil Hanley on October 8-10, 2026 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

Tickets are currently available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.