Charm Scene
Next on a festival bill: The Last Word Comedy Festival · Williamsburg, VA · 28–31 January 2027
Charm Scene is a podcast out of Chicago on which a whole new musical is made up on the spot every episode.
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Who are Charm Scene?
Charm Scene is a podcast out of Chicago on which a whole new musical is made up on the spot every episode. Austin Packard and Lily Ludwig, both performers, started it with Chris Ditton on drums and Sam Scheidler as music director, and well over a hundred episodes are now online, many with guests from the wider world of musical improv. Off the podcast, the team are regulars at The Second City in Shamilton and Baby Wants Candy and turn up in shows at the Annoyance Theatre and iO Theater. Some of them have also worked with Jackbox Games, Off Book and the touring company of The Second City, and have taken the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe. [1][2]
Where to see Charm Scene next
On stage and screen
- Known forCharm Scene, an improvised musical podcast with more than 100 episodes [2]
- MembersLily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Sam Scheidler and Chris Ditton [2]
- Home stageThe Second City, Chicago, with Baby Wants Candy and Shamilton [2]
- Teaches · 2027Musical longform improv, the Last Word Academy [2]
Who's in it
Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Sam Scheidler and Chris Ditton.
Festival history
- 2027The Last Word Comedy Festival, Williamsburg, VA
Charm Scene: questions
What are Charm Scene known for?
Charm Scene, an improvised musical podcast with more than 100 episodes.
Where can I see Charm Scene live?
At The Last Word Comedy Festival in Williamsburg, VA, 28–31 January 2027.
Are Charm Scene stand-up?
No: they are improv, comedy made up on the spot. No two shows are the same.
Where are Charm Scene from?
They work from Chicago.