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Performance Revue is a Chicago-based show that gets to the heart of an artist’s inspiration and process. Each week, you’ll meet a performer, hear (and watch) their set, and indulge in an in-depth discussion about how their act has been developed.

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in the head of a veteran comedian, musician, or actor, this show is for you.

Nov 28, 2018

Performance Revue - Episode 6 - Samantha Berkman - Robert Littwin - Episode 6 - 6

Samantha Berkman was a brilliant Chicago comedian who passed away on 5/17/21. She was only 31. She wrote for The AV Club television show and founded CAMP: A Comedy Show. The world doesn't get enough whimsical, silly, genuine people like Sam. Everyone who met her considered her a friend. I'm glad I got to preserve a...


Nov 21, 2018

Performance Revue - Episode 5 - Le Aboav - Robert Littwin - Episode 5 - 5

Today, we are going to take a journey. This journey will lead us down some queer paths. There will be twists, turns, and a Willy Wonka tunnel segment, but I guarantee you that it’s worth the trip because today, we are talking to Le Aboav.

Le is a hilarious comedian I met years ago at a comedy show called CAMP at the...


Nov 14, 2018

Performance Revue - Episode 4 - Bill Bullock - Robert Littwin - Episode 4 - 4

Bill Bullock started out as a huge fan of live comedy in Chicago and eventually developed a taste for performing. Now he's quite good at it.

Bill features on shows all over the city and produces 2 of his own: Something Else at Beauty Bar, and Congrats on Your Success. Congrats is hosted by local bookstore, Uncharted...


Nov 7, 2018

Performance Revue - Episode 3 - Jillian Ebanks - Robert Littwin - Episode 3 - 3

Today I present to you one of my personal favorite comedians, Jillian Ebanks.

Jillian is one of those comics who makes me laugh, even when no one else is laughing. I try very hard to stifle my laughter when recording these live sets, but you can hear me chuckle all over this track.

Jillian is a co-founder of BAPS...