John Caponera at Hilarities

If John Caponera looks familiar, it’s probably because he is. A Chicago native, the comic has spent the past 30 years appearing in shows like Blossom, ER, and The Drew Carey Show. But he’s also taken his show on the road, much to the delight and shock of audiences across the country. Reviewers use words like “physical,” “formidable,” and “street savvy,” to describe his routine, a shtick that one critic claims “soars into a dimension ruled in tandem by sarcasm and negativity.” Sounds like fun! Caponera will be soaring tonight through January 9 at Hilarities 4th St. Theatre. Tickets are $15 to $20. Call 216-736-4242 or go to pickwickandfrolic.com for more information and tickets. Hilarities is at 2035 East Fourth St. — Niehaus