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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Winter Concert

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Valentine's Day Dinner

Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones

Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones

Don "Doc" Brown

Don "Doc" Brown

The Vito Zatto Show

The Vito Zatto Show

The Tony Smith Show

The Tony Smith Show

Film: It Happened One Night (1934, NR, 105 min.)

Film: It Happened One Night (1934, NR, 105 min.)

Be My Valentine Concert with Diva Montell

Be My Valentine Concert with Diva Montell

Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (2011, PG-13, 146 min.)

Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (2011, PG-13, 146 min.)

DIY Crafts: Quilled Jewelry

DIY Crafts: Quilled Jewelry

Heartland Creative Craft Fair

Heartland Creative Craft Fair

Miss Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest

Miss Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest

Make Recycled Paper for Hand-made Valentines

Make Recycled Paper for Hand-made Valentines

Film: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1967, NR, 108 min.)

Film: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1967, NR, 108 min.)

Mango Club

Mango Club

Film: Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2007, PG, 109 min., Chinese, English subtitles)

Film: Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2007, PG, 109 min., Chinese, English subtitles)

Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (2011, PG-13, 146 min.)

Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (2011, PG-13, 146 min.)

Opening Reception for Niles West High School Art Show

Opening Reception for Niles West High School Art Show

Senior Center Book Talk: World Fiction

Senior Center Book Talk: World Fiction

Bert Lahr: The Lion's Roar and More

Bert Lahr: The Lion's Roar and More

Hail to the Chief: The American President

Hail to the Chief: The American President

Female Detectives in the Movies

Female Detectives in the Movies

Girls Starry Starry Dance

Girls Starry Starry Dance

Connie Marshall & Johnny Gabor Dining and Dancing

Connie Marshall & Johnny Gabor Dining and Dancing

Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones 50's 60's Rock n Roll

Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones 50's 60's Rock n Roll

Natural Sounds Karaoke

Natural Sounds Karaoke

Rick "Elvis" Saucedo

Rick "Elvis" Saucedo

Music By LaVerne Classic Oldies Rock N Roll

Music By LaVerne Classic Oldies Rock N Roll

The Meteors 50's 60's 70's Oldies

The Meteors 50's 60's 70's Oldies

Just Enuff Classic Pop Dance Band

Just Enuff Classic Pop Dance Band

Anne and Mark Burnell

Anne and Mark Burnell

Renditions 50's 60's 70's Dance

Renditions 50's 60's 70's Dance

Daniel Berkey Jazz Quintet

Daniel Berkey Jazz Quintet

Don "Doc" Brown

Don "Doc" Brown

Fire and Ice Gala

Fire and Ice Gala

The Cavern Beat

The Cavern Beat

Tony Smith Show

Tony Smith Show

Connie Marshall and Johnny Gabor Dining and Dance

Connie Marshall and Johnny Gabor Dining and Dance

Chocolate Tasting