Whirled News Tonight
2003-present · Chicago, IL
Also known as WNT
Weekly improvised news satire at iO Chicago — audience members clip articles from newspapers, cast improvises from the headlines.
Known for
- Running since 2003 at iO Chicago; every Saturday 8pm.
- Created and directed by Jason R. Chin (iO's Associate Artistic Director) until his death in 2015.
- Format: audience brings stacks of newspapers, clips articles they want the cast to use; comedians improvise characters and scenes from chosen headlines.
- Alumni include Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show).
- Performed at the Del Close Marathon, Chicago Improv Festival, Piccolo Spoleto Charleston.
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