The Den Theatre today announced “Tom Dreesen: From Harvey to Hollywood” for an evening of stand-up and storytelling on Saturday May 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets ($25 - $70) are now on sale at www.thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.
Praise for Tom Dreesen:
What The Critics Said Then
“Tom Dreesen has that show of elegance also sported by Sinatra, which is why the two are fine partners on nitery and arena ventures.” - Daily Variety
And What They’re Saying Now
“Brilliant, Funny, Poignant” - Rick Kogan, The Chicago Tribune
“Excellent material, superb delivery, impeccable timing. Tom Dreesen is the quintessential comedian.” - Larry Wilde, author of The Great Comedians
“Dreesen is a real pro, and one who can size up an audience in an instant. He is cool, contemporary, and topical, and you can tell by his expert pacing that he is sure of himself and his material.” - The Hollywood Reporter
The evening of stand-up and storytelling that will move the audience to laugh and cry before the evening is over.
In this unforgettable performance, Dreesen will take you from his childhood of shining shoes in bars in his hometown of Harvey, Illinois, hearing Sinatra on the jukebox to one day touring the nation as his opening act, flying in his private jet all over the country and staying up with Frank till dawn, night after night. He takes you to Frank’s last performance and the last song he ever sang, and then to his last days on earth. Dreesen was a pallbearer, as well as speaker, at his friend’s funeral.
Dreesen’s keen insight to arguably the greatest career show business has ever known, and the lessons he learned from the legendary star, promises to move the audience night after night.
Tom Dreesen has made over 500 appearances on national television. He’s a favorite guest of David Letterman and has hosted the show during David’s absence. A regular in all the main showrooms in Las Vegas, and for 13 years he toured the nation as the opening act for Frank Sinatra.
Performance schedule:
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4 p.m.
Tickets: $30 regular seating ($25 obstructed view); $70 front row VIP table seating; $55 VIP table seating; $38 mezzanine table seating. All ticket prices include cocktail service with a two-drink minimum.
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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