Chicago Restaurant Week, a citywide culinary celebration featuring more than 250 restaurants throughout Chicago, returns February 1 - 10 and includes some of our favorite neighborhood restaurants in Old Town. Make a night of it and come see a show after dinner. Use code #CRW to receive 20% off tickets to The Second City when you book reservations at a participating restaurant for Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants in Old Town include Adobo Grill, Bistrot Margot, O'Brien's, Orso's and Perennial Vivant. Offer good for Mainstage and e.t.c....
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Friday, 25 January 2013
The Second City Training Center - Toronto recently welcomed new improv student Annamay Pierse, a former Olympic swimmer and record-holder The National Post wrote a great article on Annamay, detailing her career and newly-found love for improv. Check it out here.The Second City Training Center is now enrolling for Spring and Fall classes. for more information, visit http://www.secondcity.com/training/chicago/...
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Second City—hot on the heels of their hugely successful, sold-out January 5 collaboration, The Second City Guide to the Opera—have announced that they will present a June run of shows at the Civic Opera House, with audience members seated onstage."In addition to improvisation, the show will include completely new scenes as well as a reprise of some of the best scenes created for the inaugural performance of The Second City Guide to the Opera," said Kelly Leonard, executive vice president of The Second City. "Audiences...
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
What:Comedian and New York Times Bestseller Demetri Martin presents "Point Your Face At This Tour" featuring a mix of stand-up and material from his new book, "POINT YOUR FACE AT THIS" at UP Comedy Club (230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley) for a special one night event. Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. Visit UP Comedy Club for more information.When:Monday, April 1, 20137:00 p.m.Where:UP Comedy Club230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's AlleyAdditional Information:In his first book, This Is A Book, Demetri...
Join us on January 23rd at 9pm in the John Candy Box Theatre for our first FREE Student Focus Night of 2013 with BEN GORDON!Alumnus Ben Gordon appeared at The Old Fire Hall Theatre Mainstage in primarily two great companies (first and foremost with Dave Thomas, Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin and later with Robin Duke, Tony Rosato, Derek McGrath) and at other times with Eugene Levy, John Candy, Martin Short and once, with an interloping Robin Williams. He had the benefit of knowing and studying with SC legends Bernie Sahlins and Del Close.His career...
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Celebrate the first annual Chicago Theatre Week with us! Visitors and residents will have opportunity to sample the extraordinary range of theatrical offerings, choosing from more than 75 productions including Second City. Click here for special events and ticket prices for Chicago Theatre Week - Feb. 12-...
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Thursday, 10 January 2013
The Second City is proud to announce that they have raised over $31,000.00 for Planned Parenthood Illinois since the opening of their current Mainstage show, The Second City 100th Revue: "Who Do We Think We Are?"On Thursday, January 10, 2013, The Second City will host an audience of Planned Parenthood Illinois staff and volunteers to announce the final donation total.In the process of writing the show, the cast, which included Tim Baltz, Edgar Blackmon,...
The Second City Training Center is proud to announce its upcoming Writer's Salon with Jon Glaser on Friday, January 18th at 5:30pm. This event will be facilitated by Kelly Leonard, Executive Vice President of the Second City, Inc. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved here. Light snacks and beverages will be served. Workshop will take place at the Second City Training Center, 1608 N.Wells Room 305.About Jon Glaser:Jon Glaser is the creator and star of "Delocated" on Adult Swim. Other acting credits include "Parks and Recreation," "Curb Your Enthusiasm,"...
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Second City—hot on the heels of their hugely successful, sold-out January 5 collaboration, "The Second City Guide to the Opera"—have announced that they will present a June run of shows at the Civic Opera House, with audience members seated onstage."In addition to improvisation, the show will include completely new scenes as well as a reprise of some of the best scenes created for the inaugural performance of 'The Second City Guide to the Opera,'" said Kelly Leonard, Executive Vice President of The Second City. "Audiences...
Tickets: tribnation.com/events or 847-266-5100Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan returns to Chicago Live! with his heart on his sleeve for a Chicago-style Valentine's Day extravaganza, along with bestselling author Rebecca Skloot, Grace chef/owner Curtis Duffy, Tribune advice columnist Amy Dickinson and more special guests to come. Tribune reporter and radio host Rick Kogan and The Second City will explore the Chicago way of expressing love in this special production of Chicago Live! at Ravinia. Bring a date and enjoy a twisted celebration...
Monday, 7 January 2013
Introducing Sunday Harold All-tars!Due to massive enrollment, the Longform Ensemble program is adding another performance night: Sunday Harold All-Stars. Hosted by Longform graduate, Greg Roberts each night will consist of Alumni teams and students performances. As well as a weekly Lottery Jam where current/former students can play with their favourite teachers and coaches! Any current or former Longform student is eligible to play. Sunday Harold All-Stars debuts January 6th. Starting at 9 ...
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
We're starting the New Year off by saying thanks to our students with Student Appreciation Day on Saturday, January 5 from 1-4pm in the Second City Training Center! We're planning a lot of free workshops for our students, and there will be food, giveaways and activities throughout the event too. More info here: http://www.secondcity.com/page/studentappreciation/ Check out our list of free workshops below! Space is limited in each workshop and will be available on a first come first served basis. 1:00-2:00pmHow to Get an Agent with Maryann Ziesch...
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