Name: Ante Up Holiday Show Spectacular!
Start: 2025-12-20T00:00:00Z
Location: Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago

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It&#8217;s an Ante Up Holiday Miracle! Lavalier Improv is proud to present an all-star cast of the past ten seasons of Ante Up Team Captains in this one-night-only Holiday Show Spectacular. Nothing has been scripted or prepared in advance. It will all be created before your very eyes!

Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago

These non-Second City productions are original works created and produced by guest performers and ensembles. With limited runs, these performances allow for complete creative freedom and may feature artists of any experience level.

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Characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You never know what might happen next...and neither do they! An improv show at The Second City is a lively, interactive event featuring the best improvisers in the world.

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