Mayor Rahm Emanuel will be a guest on this week's Chicago Live! on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30p at Chicago Theatre's Downstairs Stage. Tickets are still available and can be reserved online.Additional guests include Chicago Tribune's Michael Phillips, just back from the Cannes Film Fest, Chicago MOTH GrandSLAM story telling champion Shannon Cason, Old Town School of Folk Music's Chris Walz and a newsworthy discussion of biking vs. driving. This weekend's Bike the Drive makes this a timely discussion. Afterwards, stick around for a drink with us and...
Monday, 23 May 2011
Friday, 20 May 2011
<>Second City's Seth Weitberg and TJ Shanoff weigh in on the relationship between Red Sox & Cubs fans as they face off at Fenley this weekend. Seth Weitberg, a Red Sox fan, describes the relationship as "...amazing how quickly it flipped – it switched from empathy to sympathy (for the Cubs fans). There was a time when we were all in it together, Red Sox fans drunk at Fenway, Cubs fans drunk at Wrigley. Now, I just feel bad for them. It's like running into your cousin's basement and finding your uncle there, unkempt and drunk. He doesn't...
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
The Second City is proud to announce the summer re-launch of "The Second City's Neighborhood Tour." This humorous and historic walking tour of Chicago's beautiful Old Town neighborhood will begin on Sunday, May 29th, 2011 at 1:00pm and will continue every Sunday and Wednesday through Sunday October 30th, 2011.Written by Margaret Hicks, an experienced Chicago tour guide and author of Chicago Comedy: A Fairly Serious History, "The Second City's Neighborhood Tour" both entertains and informs while highlighting the architecture, history and development...
Dennis DeYoung (yes, from Styx!), Rick Tramonto & Garry Meier are set for this week's Chicago Live! on Thursday, May 19 @ 6:30p. Did we mention there's a post-show reception with bar? Hope to see you Thursday!Chicago Live! is recorded in front of a live studio audience at 6:30p Thursdays at the Chicago Theatre's Downstairs Stage. After each show, the audience is invited to a 30-minute reception with the cast, crew and guests.Tickets for the show are $20.- Purchase online through Ticketmaster.com.- Purchase on the phone through Ticketmaster...
Monday, 16 May 2011
Friday, 13 May 2011
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Grab a seat behind the headlines of Chicago's biggest stories at Chicago Live!, a weekly stage and radio show produced by the Chicago Tribune, in partnership with The Second City.This week's line-up includes:Illinois Attorney General Lisa MadiganComedian Aisha TylerChicago choreographer Joel HallRedEye columnist Kyra Kyles presents a performance from the winner of the Kyles Files Track-OffAuthor James Keene talks about his book, In With The DevilNeli Vazquez-Rowland, head of A Safe HavenRick Kogan's almanacComedy from The Second CityChicago Live!...
Monday, 9 May 2011
It's hard to believe that this is the last week of Richard M. Daley's reign as Mayor of Chicago. From all of us at The Second City, thank you, Mayor Daley for all that you've done for this great city, your continued support of the theatre community and of course, all the great material you've given us over the years.Here's a collection of good-byes from some great Chicago folks and notable exports. Good-bye, Mayor Daley – we will miss y...
Friday, 6 May 2011
From all of us at The Second City, Happy Mother's Day! If you're a mother, thank you for being a great mom. If you're a child, listen up – if you haven't planned for Mother's Day, get on it! She deserves attention and gifts. You have no idea of all the stuff she's done for you. Here are a few ideas:Bring her to a show – Of course, the most obvious, but we're sure she'd love to laugh and if you're an adult, she'd really like to see a show with you. If you're not an adult, look at these other ideas.Bossypants by Tina Fey – Let's be clear – we're...
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will need to change the upcoming house-ensemble auditions from Monday, May 9 to Monday, May 23. You will still be able to audition. Your audition will be in the time-slot you were scheduled for originally but, on the new day.We understand that this may cause you problems. Please accept our sincere apology for any inconvenience that this may cause you. If you cannot attend the audition because of the day change or have any questions please email Stephanie Gruender at sgruender@secondcity.com. We look forward...
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Looking for something to do on Saturday? We're headed back to The Montrose Room at the InterContinental Hotel in Rosemont for a special performance on Saturday at 9:00p. Grab a drink at one of Time Out's Best Suburban Bar and then join us for a performance of The Second City's Fair & Unbalanced. Click here to book your ticke...
Monday, 2 May 2011
The Second City is proud to present the next series of puppet workshops. This 4 week intensive introduces performers to the fundamentals of hand puppetry and performance techniques used by professionals. Students will learn how to make their puppets come alive and find the characters within. (We provide the puppets)Recent graduates of our puppet training performed in The Second City Theatricals hit revue Miracle on Mercer Street.Dates: Saturdays 3-6pm May 7th, May 14th (no class May 21st), May 28th and June 4thTuition: $150.00+...
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