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Stand-up Scene: Say you saw these comedians when

You never forget your first time. I’m talking, of course, about the first comedian whose work etches an indelible impression in your brain. For me, that comedian was Eddie Murphy. Like a lot of people, I discovered Murphy via his brilliant character work on “Saturday Night Live,” and his “Raw” tour was the first comedy

Zanies Celebrating 35 Years

Zanies, the oldest stand-up comedy club in Chicago, is celebrating 35 years of laughter with a simple concept — more laughs. “We’re making our anniversary a monthlong celebration — that’s what we do at Zanies. We have fun,” said Bert Haas, executive vice president of Zanies Comedy Clubs Inc. Throughout November, comic headliners will take