www.whenirishcowsaresmiling.com/ was founded by Jon Zaley in 2003, and is located in Schaumburg, Illinois, a northwestern suburb of Chicago.

Jon, president of GSU/VP Combined Shows, Inc., a theatrical marketing company since 1994, came up with the idea for When Irish Cows Are SmilingTM while searching for a unique Irish-themed show for his audiences.  For whatever reason, the idea of a memorial service for a cow popped into his head.  Being raised in the Chicago area, there is only ONE cow of Irish decent that comes to mind...none other than Mrs. O'Leary's infamous cow!

When Irish Cows Are SmilingTM is a hilarious Live, Audience-Participation Comedy set back in March, 1872, five months after the Great Chicago Fire...a MOO-morial Tribute to Mrs. O'Leary's cow, if you will.  At www.whenirishcowsaresmiling.com you can purchase tickets to the show and Irish-themed Show Merchandise.

Through our commitment to quality and professionalism, and over 20 years experience in the live entertainment field, GSU/VP Combined Shows, Inc. has established a business relationship and memories with our customers that will last a lifetime!  We'd love to see you at one of our shows!

Ask us about one of our other productions:

Gen. Bingo (that's General Bingo for all you civilians out there)- an audience-participation comedy about life, patriotism, bingo...and a chance to win a frozen turkey.  Written by Jonathan M. Zaley and Mary A. Zaley.  Original version directed by Jacqueline Verdeyen.

Spare Nothing- a comedy about the underdog St. Mary of the Alley's Mixed Nuts Bowling Team as they prepare for their big championship game...sure to "strike" a nerve with anyone who has ever bowled or lived with someone that did!  Written by Jonathan M. Zaley.  Original version directed by Jacqueline Verdeyen.

Mr. E's Radio Spiritz Show- an old-fashioned radio murder mystery suspense comedy (where the audience takes control of the sound effects!)  Written by Jonathan M. Zaley for the special talents of Frank Pisani.

Memories of a Wonderful Life- You may be familiar with the annual television classic, It's A Wonderful Life, but this live theatrical version has a little twist!  Join Clarence A-S-2 and George as they lead you on a journey where YOU get to play the characters of Bedford Falls!  Written by Jonathan M. Zaley.  Original version directed by Jacqueline Verdeyen.

The Glass Slipper Still Fits- a senior Cinderella story about family relationships and rekindling a lost love of many years ago.  Written by Natalina A. DePhillips.  Original version directed by Jacqueline Verdeyen.

Arsenic and Old Lace (and a side of Milk Pail Biscuits)- the story of two sweet old ladies, their crazy nephews, dead bodies in the basement, Teddy Roosevelt and so much more...except it isn't the Elderberry Wine that provides the kick this time!  Written by Natalina A. DePhillips.  Original version directed by Jacqueline Verdeyen.

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