The Den Theatre today announced Stephen Brower: “Palatable Gay Robot” will be performing on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 7:15 p.m. and Chloé Hilliard will be performing at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024. These newly announced shows join a host of top talent appearing at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. throughout September, including Deric Cahill on September 5, Che Durena’s North America Tour on September 7, Marie Faustin on September 12, Dave Attell on September 13 - 15, Chanté Wayans on September 19, The LADYGANG Podcast “You Never Forget Your First” Tour on September 20, Moshe Kasher on September 21, Liz Miele on September 22, and Stanzi Potenza on September 27. Tickets are now on sale at www.thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.
(L-R: Stephen Brower, Chloé Hilliard)
Stephen Brower: Palatable Gay Robot
Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $20 - $35
Funny, fantastic, and completely unique.
Meet HumaVibe's latest device, Billie Bowtie. Programmed to be the perfect performer, Billie must entertain the audience while remaining “palatable.” But when his material grows rusty, Billie downloads a personal history that leads to some unsettling questions. Which parts of ourselves are we willing to hide? How gay is too gay? And is San Diego-style hip-hop really a f***ing thing? With growing pressure from the Moderator to suppress his sentience, Billie glitches through standup, characters, song, dance, and storytelling to land in a place of true humanity.
Palatable Gay Robot is equal parts smart and absolutely stupid. Broadway actor and comedian, Stephen Brower, will leave you feeling joyful, inspired, and…a bit more sentient.
Starring Stephen Brower
Directed by Zachary Prince
Produced by Alan Kliffer
“This is some sophisticated writing. It’s not just a stand-up routine, nor is it just a play or a gimmick. Like Billie, Palatable Gay Robot is complex, hilarious, and human."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – Entertainment Now
"There’s no telling whether it’s societies or entertainment industries that are responsible for the pejorative portrayals of gay men. But there’s no denying that works like these are destined to break this cycle. And it doesn’t hurt that the careful craft behind this piece makes revolution the most fun it can be.”
Stephen Brower (writer/performer) is a New York City-based actor, writer, and comedian. He made his Broadway debut in the musical Anastasia, and most recently appeared on Broadway in the new, original musical Lempicka (dir. Rachel Chavkin). As a stand-up, Stephen has headlined venues like Stand Up NY, Broadway Comedy Club, and Club Cumming. Online, Stephen is an avid content creator. Stephen writes and produces funny videos on TikTok and Instagram, and has a combined following of over 400K, which is less than Oprah but still pretty good. @stephenbrower StephenBrowerOnline.com
75 minute show. No intermission
Chloé Hilliard
Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $22 - $35
Chloé Hilliard is a former journalist turned comedian, TV writer, and award-winning author. She made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Chloé has been featured on CC Digital, Don’t Tell Comedy, Wilmore, The Breakfast Club, The Drew Barrymore Show, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, Chris Gethard Presents, Last Comic Standing, The Nightly Show and more. She appeared alongside Gina Yashere, Lil Rel Howery, Roy Wood Jr. and others in Comedy Central’s documentary, Dark Humor. Chloé served as a Co-EP/Co-Head Writer on HBO’s Emmy award-winning A Black Lady Sketch Show. She has produced and written for reality, game shows, and news programming including Wilmore, Peacock’s limited political late-night series. Her This Week at the Comedy Cellar set has 1.8 million views on YouTube.
Also appearing at The Den Theatre in September 2024:
Deric Cahill
Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $22 - $40
Che Durena: North America Tour
Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $22 - $55
Marie Faustin
Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $22 - $42
Dave Attell
Friday, September 13, 2024 at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. (newly added)
Tickets: $25 - $50
Chaunté Wayans
Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $22 - $40
The LADYGANG Podcast: “You Never Forget Your First” Tour
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $32 - $50
Moshe Kasher
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.
Liz Miele
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $22 - $37
Stanzi Potenza
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $22 - $40
About The Den Theatre
The Den Theatre opened in 2010 in the Wicker Park neighborhood with just a single theatre space. Now celebrating its thirteenth year, Co-owners Ryan Martin and Carol Cohen, along with their talented and dynamic staff, have developed The Den into a multi-level, live entertainment venue that boasts five intimate and unique theaters ranging from 50 – 300 seats. In addition, the first floor houses The Den Bar & Lounge – a full-service bar where audiences gather before and after performances to share a drink and commune with like-minded culture-hounds. Today, The Den is focused on providing world-class stand-up comedy and cultivating its first love – the theatre. The Den is home to four resident theatre companies including About Face Theatre, The Artistic Home, First Floor Theater and Haven. Hundreds of other companies, artists and comedians from Chicago and beyond have called The Den home – from national names to local stars, and The Den consistently plays host to a lineup of exciting and diverse talent. As a building created for interdisciplinary arts, The Den has accommodated a wide variety of programming, including plays, musicals, stand-up comedy, improv, dance, film screenings, seminars and speaking engagements. For additional information, visit www.thedentheatre.com.
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