September 12, 2023
In its first 30 years, Boom Chicago Comedy Theater started the careers of Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, the Ted Lasso creators - and me. Now it’s time to share some Shapiro Boom Chicago Tales!
SHAPIRO BOOM CHICAGO TALES
News
Seven Wonders of the Dutch World
August 8, 2023
A guest column arguing that the Netherlands deserves more credit.
Shapiro at ‘4 More Years’ Event
July 31, 2023
How do you celebrate your 4th anniversary as a Dutch political consultancy? With a political-themed party called “Four More Years!” At The Loft in A’dam Tower Amsterdam.
Boom Chicago Book Review
July 4, 2023
Book release day! Boom Chicago Presents is “30 years in the history of a comedy club in a way that totally defies expectation.”
Boom Chicago 30th in NYT
July 3, 2023
Yes, I've performed with famous Boom Chicago alumni like Seth Meyers. We played improv comedy, where the Golden Rule is "Make Your Partner Look Good." I think I did my job well.
GREG SHAPIRO RARE VIDEO
June 29, 2023
In 2001, I played a serial killer. And Brendan Hunt played the devil. (His makeup was better.)
Shapiro Hosts Sustainable Train Launch
June 28, 2023
The founders were nervous for the launch and "very serious." Could I get them to laugh?
Boom Chicago 30th Anniversary Book
June 14, 2023
Finally, a proper oral history of the Boom Chicago Comedy Theater - and I got to contribute!
GREG SHAPIRO RETURNS TO PEPIJN
June 10, 2023
Greg Shapiro returns as host / co-programmer for Pepijn's Comedy Club in English
Greg Shapiro Saves the Climate
June 7, 2023
“Yes 90% of climate news is bad. But if you ignore the 10% that’s good, you’ll go 100% crazy.” Come see 60 minutes of Climate Good News in joke form.
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