The Best Comedy from Japan (March 21st. 9:30pm - 10:30pm)

For the first time ever, twelve elite performers—handpicked from over 20,000 professional comedians in Japan—are bringing their sharpest, funniest, and most unforgettable material to Chicago.

100% English: Experience the dynamic, high-energy style of "OWARAI" performed entirely in English.

Uncensored & Original: Explosive laughter and lightning-fast wit unlike anything you’ve seen before.

A Historic Moment: Watch Japan’s next global export step onto the world stage right here in the Windy City.

### Join Us for the Limited Engagement (March 19–22)

This is a special free-admission, limited engagement. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Japanese culture or a comedy nerd looking for something fresh, come join the group, meet fellow fans, and let’s fill the theater with laughter!

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### Show Schedule @ de Maat Studio Theatre

Location: 230 W. North Ave., Piper’s Alley, Chicago (The Second City Training Center)

• Thursday, March 19: 9pm – 10pm
• Saturday, March 21: 4pm – 5pm & 9:30pm – 10:30pm
• Sunday, March 22: 4pm – 5pm & 9pm – 10pm

🎟️ HOW TO ATTEND: While admission is free, seats are limited! Please reserve your tickets officially via The Second City website to guarantee entry: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/owarai-the-best-comedy-from-japan-in-english-chi

[CRITICAL] An RSVP on this Meetup page does NOT guarantee your entry.
To see the show, you must reserve your free tickets officially through The Second City website.

Status Update: The theater is an intimate 60-seat venue, and 3 out of our 5 shows are already SOLD OUT. If you're planning to come, please grab your tickets right away before they are all gone!

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Learn more about the project: https://owarai.world/ Let’s make OWARAI the next big thing in Chicago! See you at the show!

Media Contact
OWARAI Project Public Relations Office
gotakeuchigo@gmail.com