Not just a pretty face, Jayson Cross is also pretty smart, pretty hilarious, and we're pretty thrilled to have him at The Laughing Academy!

About JAYSON CROSS

Dubbed "The Model Comic," Chicago-born and bred Jayson Cross combines quick wit with leading man looks (he was even featured in Playgirl's 2006 "Hot List"!).

A stand-up comedian, model and actor whose appearances range from national ads for major brands, photoshoots in Cosmopolitan, FHM, Marie Claire, and of course Playgirl (NO, he kept his clothes ON!) to TV work on 'As the World Turns' and 'All My Children,' Jayson has also hosted WE Network's '3 Men and a Chick Flick' and AMC's 'Date Night,' and his stand-up work includes headlining stand-up stints at top clubs like The Ice House, Zanies, and The New York Comedy Club as well as opening for celebrity acts like Kevin Nealon, Aries Spears, A Taste Of Honey, Richard Pryor Jr., Donnell Rawling, Sommore, and Sherrod Smalls.

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ACADEMY AFTER HOURS is The Laughing Academy’s BOYB (snacks and sodas available at the venue), grown-ups-only, not-TOO-late-night performance series bringing top-tier comics from around the country right here to YOU in Glenview!

So call the babysitter, bag a bottle (or stow a six-pack, we’re not here to judge...), and get yourself over to Glenview Road for FREE parking and first-class funnies!

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Rick "Elvis" Saucedo

Rick "Elvis" Saucedo

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Marc Pompe

The Meteors

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Cavern Beat Beatles Tribute

Cavern Beat Beatles Tribute

Anne & Mark Burnell

Anne & Mark Burnell

Don "Doc" Brown

Don "Doc" Brown

The Cadillac Casanovas

The Cadillac Casanovas

Nick Blase: The Prince of Niles

Nick Blase: The Prince of Niles

Packard Story Presentation at The Summit of Uptown

Packard Story Presentation at The Summit of Uptown

Film: The Vow

Film: The Vow

Critics Choice Cinema: Foreign Letters

Critics Choice Cinema: Foreign Letters

Family Film: Big Miracle

Family Film: Big Miracle

Feature Film: The Hunger Games

Feature Film: The Hunger Games

Two Documentary Films

Two Documentary Films

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Lit Lounge Book Group at the Curragh

Victoria's Secret After Hours Shopping Event

Victoria's Secret After Hours Shopping Event

Lyric Opera Profile: Elektra

Lyric Opera Profile: Elektra

The Making of Downton Abbey

The Making of Downton Abbey

Open House and Concert

Open House and Concert

Bonnie Bridges

Bonnie Bridges

Music by LaVerne

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Summer Memories Scrapbooking

Summer Memories Scrapbooking

Senior Coffee Hour: Lucille Ball

Senior Coffee Hour: Lucille Ball

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Songwriters' Group

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Making Memories - Textiles to Treasures

Repurpose & Recycle Your Wardrobe

Repurpose & Recycle Your Wardrobe

Learn to Sew - Advanced

Learn to Sew - Advanced

Shibori: Textile Dying Class

Shibori: Textile Dying Class

Painting & Printing Fabric

Painting & Printing Fabric

10th District Community Fair

10th District Community Fair

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Romantic Drama Aided By Comedy

Good Night, Sleep Tight