Colin Quinn March 14, 2008

The Lakeshore Theater is proud to present the comedy scene’s well known “tough guy” Colin Quinn. He will be performing live at the Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, on March 8, 2008 at 8 p.m and 10:30 p.m.

Quinn is well known for his five-years as a Saturday Night Live cast member, playing the hysterical characters “Lenny the Lion” and “Joe Blow.” On Saturday Night Live his popular catchphrase, “That’s my story and I’m sticking to it” at the end of each Weekend Update is known to many Saturday Night Live fans. In addition, Quinn co-hosted MTV’s popular game show Remote Control.

In addition to his impressive television credits, Quinn has appeared in several movies, including Who's the Man?, Married to the Mob, A Night at the Roxbury and most recently, Comedian. He wrote the screenplay for Celtic Pride, and was the Associate Producer on the project. Quinn also wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed Broadway one-man show, Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake. In 2004 he was honored in Comedy Central's list of the “100 Greatest Stand-Up Comics of All Time.”

Crowned “Best Place to See Comedy in Chicago” by Chicago magazine, the Lakeshore Theater boasts a heady, year-round roster of performances by an eclectic mix of established stars, underground heroes and left-field geniuses. Friendly service and reasonable ticket prices help add up to a consistently amazing entertainment experience. Colin Quinn will be performing live at the Lakeshore Theater on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 and are available by calling 773-472-3492 or by visiting www.lakeshoretheater.com.

Official Website: http://www.lakeshoretheater.com/ShowDetail.aspx?showID=27