September 29 - October 03

Crash and Burn XV

Crash and Burn XV

Ever wonder how comedians actually build a set from scratch? Crash and Burn is your chance to watch it happen live. Started by Chicago comedian Tim Slagle, this series of shows challenges three nationally touring headliners to join him in writing and performing 20 brand new minutes of material. Forming a set from a blank page to a finished act, in front of a real audience.

Over five nights, September 29-October 3, the comedians workshop and rework the material after each show and over lunch the next day, sharpening it night by night. The only rules: the material has to be fresh, never performed on stage before, and it has to be funny.

This year, joining Slagle are comedians Cy Amundson, Kristen Toomey, and Andy Haynes.

09/30/2026 8:00 PM
Other Showtimes

Acme Comedy Company is an 18+ venue for all shows.


Seating
Seats are assigned when tickets are claimed at the Box Office.
Guests with Dinner & Show reservations receive priority seating.
After that, seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis from the front of the club to the back.

👉 You can pick up tickets as early as 2 hours before showtime (seats are assigned at that time).


Dinner Seating Times

  • 7:00 PM Show: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
  • 8:00 PM Show: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • 9:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Important Notes

  • Gratuity is not included in your purchase.
  • The ticketing fee goes to Seat Engine, our ticketing partner, as a handling fee — this is separate from Acme Comedy Company.

For details on our Dinner & Show packages, visit: https://acmecomedycompany.com/restaurant/dinner-sh...

Ever wonder how comedians actually build a set from scratch? Crash and Burn is your chance to watch it happen live. Started by Chicago comedian Tim Slagle, this series of shows challenges three nationally touring headliners to join him in writing and performing 20 brand new minutes of material. Forming a set from a blank page to a finished act, in front of a real audience.

Over five nights, September 29-October 3, the comedians workshop and rework the material after each show and over lunch the next day, sharpening it night by night. The only rules: the material has to be fresh, never performed on stage before, and it has to be funny.

This year, joining Slagle are comedians Cy Amundson, Kristen Toomey, and Andy Haynes.