Frommer's, one of the bestselling travel guides in America, has named Second City one of the 7 Best Entertainment Acts at Sea. We're currently traveling on seven Norwegian Cruise Line ships including the Norwegian Dawn, Pearl, Gem, Spirit, Star and Epic. Click here for more info.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
You Don’t Need an Excuse, But This is a Pretty Good One
The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association and MasterCard are sponsoring inFashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival August 26 – September 8. This is a great opportunity for back to school shopping, early holiday shopping or just a great excuse to hang out downtown and take advantage of some great deals. Click here for special hotel, dining, retail, spa, and culture & entertainment offers including tickets to Second City.
Rave Reviews for "Sex & The Second City" at Metropolis
Sex & The Second City: A Romantic Dot Comedy opened at The Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Arlington Heights. Check out what the Niles Herald-Spectator had to say about the show:
"The satirical show, directed by BJ Jones, offers nonstop uproarious fun with a decided adults-only slant."
"A superb no-holds-barred ensemble — Shad Kunkle, Jimmy Carlson, Amanda Blake Davis and Carisa Barreca — tackles the subject with gusto as Second City alumnus and consummate funnyman Fred Willard, through a series of video appearances, shares questionable folk wisdom and introduces audiences to a dubious new Internet dating service, iLove."
Tickets are available at www.MetropolisArts.com.
Read the full review at the Niles Herald-Spectator
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Cocktails and Conversation at Chicago Live! this Thursday
Join us for another great night of cocktails and conversation at Chicago Live! this Thursday. Guests this week include:
Chicago Live! is recorded in front of a live studio audience at 6:30 p.m. 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 at (800) 745-3000.
- Purchase in person at the Chicago Theatre box office:
The Chicago Theatre (map)
175 N State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
- Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard (Noreen Ahmed-Ullah interview)
- Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz, filmmakers behind The Interrupters
- Bluegrass music with a comedic twist from The Famous Brothers
- Chicago writer Gillian Flynn, author of "Sharp Objects" and "Dark Places"
- Paul W. Hamann, president of The Night Ministry (Manya Brachear interview) | Learn more >>
- Chicago Live! Almanac
- Comedy from The Second City
Chicago Live! is recorded in front of a live studio audience at 6:30 p.m. 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 at (800) 745-3000.
- Purchase in person at the Chicago Theatre box office:
The Chicago Theatre (map)
175 N State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Friday, August 5, 2011
The Second City Outreach & Diversity is pleased to announce their 2nd year partnership with sportlifestyle brand PUMA.
The partnership will award 10 full year scholarships in late 2011 -2012 to talent that apply. (Click here to learn more).
Deadline is August 26, 2011 with two designated application drop offs at Chicago PUMA stores:
Thursday, August 25 – 6-8PM Chicago PUMA store – 1051 North Rush Street
Friday, August 26 – 6-8PM Chicago PUMA store – 108 N. State Street
No Phone calls. E-mail inquiries only to outreach@secondcity.com
Applicants are required to submit a completed application along with a DVD of a 30 second "PUMA Comedy bit" similar to creating an original and a 1-2 minute original comedic monologue or stand up routine. You-tube links and USB sticks can also be provided in leui of a DVD.
Visit PUMA store on designated application "drop off nights" for special in-store incentives, meet former PUMA/Second City scholars , receive Second City Outreach & Diversity show passes to new fall show and more....
"PUMA has an obligation, as a fun, creative, global brand, to support and cultivate talent. It is an honor us to offer these scholarships to young people, giving them a chance to unleash their talents and potentially help launch a new rising star." Jay Piccola, President and General Manager of PUMA North America
"This is an incredible opportunity for new talent to train and hone their comedic chops at the world’s premiere comedy theatre. A scholarship to young, up and coming talent is one of the best introductions into our world of sketch comedy and improv." Dionna Griffin-Irons, Director of Outreach & Diversity, The Second City
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Sex & The Second City Begins Tonight!
Stop checking your texts and updating your Facebook status! Sex & The Second City: A Romantic Dot Comedy begins tonight at Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Arlington Heights. Tickets are on sale at www.metropoliarts.com or by phone at 847-577-2121. Featuring Carisa Barreca, Jim Carlson, Amanda Blake Davis and Shad Kunkle and a special video appearance by alum Fred Willard, Sex & The Second City: A Romantic Dot Comedy is all about the technologies that are supposed to make our lives easier, but really make us pull out our hair.
To read more about the show and cast, check out these articles from Morton Grove Champion and The Daily Herald. Sex & The Second City: A Romantic Dot Comedy runs through September 17.
Foodie Alert – Graham Elliot Joins Chicago Live! This Thursday
Chef Graham Elliot joins an all-star line-up of Chicago Live! this Thursday. Guests include:
- A performance by The Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo
- A preview of Lollapalooza with Tribune rock critic Greg Kot
- Chicago chef and Lollapalooza culinary director Graham Elliot (Mark Caro interview)
- 14-year-old singer/songwriter and Kidsapalooza performer Kate Diaz
- Chicago Artists' Coalition executive director Carolina Jayaram and artist Tim Anderson preview the upcoming Starving Artist event (Lauren Viera interview)
- RedEye/Metromix's Ernest Wilkins sits down for "A Beer With" Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st)"
- Chicago Live! Almanac
- Comedy from The Second City
Chicago Live! is recorded in front of a live studio audience at 6:30 p.m. 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 at (800) 745-3000.
- Purchase in person at the Chicago Theatre box office:
The Chicago Theatre (map)
175 N State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
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