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“MITZI’S VARIETY HOUR is Guerilla Entertainment for Chicago

Chicago Talks, October 10, 2008

Coming on October 7, 14 & 28, 2008 is one show you will NOT want to miss, 

Have you been to MITZI’S VARIETY HOUR? They claim to provide a live sampling of Chicago's biggest up-and-coming names in comedy and performance, all packed into one solid hour of laughs, performing Tuesdays at 9:30pm, October 7, 14 & 28, 2008 at Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647. Tickets are $10; to purchase tickets visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773-598-4549.

We'd love to hear what you thought about the show. If you have a couple of photos, that is even better. Want to try your hand at Entertainment reviews? Be the first one to give us the up close and first-hand report on this new venue and show.

Opening at Bucktown’s Gorilla Tango Theatre on October 7th, each evening will feature a unique blend of improv sets, comedy sketches, stand-up comics,and musical acts. For three shows only, you can check out some of the finest new performers working the Chicago circuit today.

Who says variety is dead? Come in and laugh with us while we do our guerilla tango at the Gorilla Tango.

A FEW FUN FACTS ABOUT “MITZI’S VARIETY HOUR”:
• It’s the best thing you can do at 9:30 pm on a Tuesday, hands down
• Drinks are available at the bar.
• It’s a completely new show every night!

For more information, contact Brooke Blocki @ 847-529-7638 or brooke.blocki@gmail.com. For more information on Gorilla Tango Theatre, contact Kelly Williams, kelly@gorillatango.com.
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Gorilla Tango Theatre (GTT) is a year-round theatrical venue where audiences of all ages can consistently go to see a wide variety of talented artists. GTT exists to provide artists with an opportunity to produce their work in professional environment. GTT was created by Second City- and IO-Chicago-trained Dan Abbate and boasts an 88-seat performance space. GTT Chicago is conveniently located at the intersection of Western and Milwaukeein Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. Easily accessible by public transportation, GTT is steps away from the Western Blue Line stop and the #49 Western,#73 Armitage and #56 Milwaukee buses. Street parking is readily available.  With shows for both children and adults, all GTT performances are on arating system, similar to the one used in movie theatres. GTT offers a variety of affordable beer and wine for purchase. Consult the website forrating information, tickets, and details.


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