Del Close was the driving force behind improvisational comedy in Chicago for over 30 years,influencing Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, John Belushi, Chris Farley, and the Upright Citizens Brigade, to name a few.  After Del’s passing in 1999, the UCB started the Del Close Marathon to celebrate their mentor and keep alive his name and teachings for future generations.
Tickets and information available at www.delclosemarathon.com.