The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre Presents

The 12th Annual Del Close Marathon

Friday July 30 through Sunday August 1


Del Close was the driving force behind improvisational comedy in Chicago for over 30 years influencing Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Mike Myers, John Belushi, Chris Farley and the Upright Citizens Brigade to name a few. After Del's passing in 1999, the UCB started the Del Close Marathon to celebrate their mentor and keep alive his name and teachings for future generations.

Over 390 Shows Over 1 Weekend!

From Friday afternoon June 29 to after midnight Sunday July 1, groups from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, Austin, Toronto, London, Helsinki & more perform improv non-stop at the UCB Theatre & six other stages around the city in the biggest improv event of the year honoring the legacy of Del Close.

DCM on Sirius

DCM on Sirius

The entire Del Close Marathon airs all weekend long on UCB Radio, Sirius XM channel 406. You can sign up for a 30 day free trial of Sirius XM at http://www.siriusxm.com/comedytrial

Buying A Pass

Passes for the marathon are available for purchase at the UCB Theatre and the other stages during the marathon.

Passes are $30 and provide access to all shows based on seat availability. Guaranteed admission to special prime-time shows at SVA is also available for $15 per show. Those with passes will be let in to SVA shows if there's space.