Stand-up comedian, Anthony Bonazzo, is a Comedy Bar favorite.
Watch his newest comedy special, TRANSITIONING filmed live in Chicago at The Comedy Bar, featuring fun crowd work, funny stories and some humorous self-reflection as Anthony takes the stage for an unforgettable night of laughs.
Anthony Bonazzo: A stand-up comedian living in Chicago. Originally a New Jersey native, and one of eight kids, he began his pursuit of comedy doing imitations of family members at the dinner table. He has starred in videos for The Onion, performed in the Breakout Comedy Festival at Second City, and was a Semi-Finalist in Stand Up NBC. He has opened for Adam Carolla and recently opened for Michael Che at the Riviera Theater. He has also opened for Kathleen Madigan, Jessica Kirson, and Roy Wood Jr. once said of his comedy “You can tell he works the Northside and Southside of Chicago.” He has Headlined Zanies, The Comedy Bar, and is a regular at Clubs all over the Midwest.
Anthony was recently named one of Chicago’s Top Comedy Players for 2025!
The Comedy Bar: People don’t visit our venue just for the beautiful room or the comedians on stage, they come to us for an experience they won’t forget.
The Comedy Bar is the ideal location for date night or group outings like bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, and corporate outings for groups from 2 to 200. We offer an intimate comedy club experience in an easily accessible downtown venue at every location.
Not only does The Comedy Bar provide top-notch stand-up comedy shows, they also offer incredible food and drink selections, unmatched by other comedy venues. Partnered with famous pizza partners, our venue offers modern Chicago-style food from Gino’s East, including their signature deep dish pizza, served right at your table during the show!
