Want to see big comedy at a small price? Take the Chicagoist's recommendation and check out our upcoming shows in Donny's Skybox and de Maat Theaters, with over 20 shows a week!
See the Chicagoist's full article here: http://chicagoist.com/2013/02/20/chicagos_best_comedy_locales.php
If you weren't able to attend last week's sold out Chicago Live! show hosted by Rock Kogan at Ravinia featuring Billy Corgan, Curtis Duffy, Amy Dickinson, The Second City and Lyric Opera, you can download the podcast here.
Listen in as Nancy learns all kinds of interesting information about one of The Second City’s newest and most sought after Writing Program teachers, David Wolinsky. (Teaser: David wrote for Rolling Stone and The Onion and dressed up as a professor in his band.)
About David
David Wolinsky is an internationally published writer, critic, and the co-author of a book from The Onion's A.V. Club, the straight journalism side of one of the nation's biggest and most respected satire publications. He's also part of the management editorial teams at NBC Chicago and adultswim.com. His degree is in music business (not writing) from Middle Tennessee State, which is why he also thinks anyone who wants to write for a living can, if they're determined enough. He's also co-authoring another book, a web series, and writing a handful of scripts (including an hour-long drama pilot about 9/11). Between all that, he freelances for publications as far-flung as Wired and Maxim to Funny or Die and @GAMER. You can follow David on Twitter @davidwolinsky.
David teaches 'Humor Writing For The Internet' and 'Across The Finish Line' at The Second City Training Center. For more information, call 312.64.3959 or visit Secondcity.com/tc
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On Thurs, February 28, learn to have more fun in group settings using improvisation with Bela Gandhi from Smart Dating Academy and Jeff Gandy from The Second City Training Center.
Workshop at The Second City Training Center (4th Floor of Piper's Alley) - 5:30-7:00
Cocktails and Networking at The Second City e.t.c. (2nd Floor of Piper's Alley) - 7:00-8:00
Watch The Second City e.t.c.'s hilarious Jeff Award-Winning show "We're All in This Room Together" - 8:00-10:30p
Tickets are $35.00 and can be reserved at www.secondcity.com. Select "A Comedy Mixer" under "Tell us how many tickets you'd like." You can also call The Second City Box Office at 312-337-3992. Tickets include the workshop, one cocktail at The Second City e.t.c. and a show ticket.
Think you’re tone deaf or can’t sing? You’re wrong! Listen in as Nancy and Amanda talk about Second City’s Musical Improv and Vocal classes, Carol Burnett, guinea pigs and much more!
About Amanda:
Amanda has studied and worked in comedy and musical theater throughout Toronto, Chicago, and New York. She is a composer and lyricist for several groups, including the award winning musical four play which she also co-wrote. She music directs at iO, ComedySportz, the SCTC, and the Annoyance, and freelances for several groups around the city. She is also a performer, playing in both MIHE and SongCo, and in BattleProv at CSz. She has many musical theater credits and sings professionally with both choirs and big bands.
Work with Amanda in Vocal Basics: Song and Character! - (Click Here for more info) Focus on vocal technique, both sung and spoken. The curriculum includes group study as well as substantial individual attention. Perfect for those who want to strengthen their singing and speaking voice, improve range, flexibility, and power.
$150, 4 weeks, 3 hours
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We get it - Valentine's Day means many things to many people. Let us help you find the best way to deal with it.
In Chicago: What Do You Need to Celebrate?
We Need: Romance
2 Splits of Champagne and 2 slices of Eli's Cheesecake $22.99
We Need: A Good Laugh
12" Pizza and Pitcher of Beer $33.99
We Need: To Forget This Holiday Exists
Sampler plate featuring a selection of finger foods and a Bucket of Beer $27.99
All food and drink packages are available on the night of the show and prices do not include tickets.
Ticket reservations are recommended. Click here to reserve your tickets.
In Toronto: Make a Whole Night Out of It!
We've got sweetheart restaurant and hotel deals to make your Valentine's extra special!
Performance tickets are available online
To book a dinner and/or hotel package, please call The Second City box office at 416-343-0011
Performances every night!
Enjoy a preview of our Spring 2013 Mainstage Revue, (Tues - Sun nights)
or catch The Best of The Second City, (Fri at 10:30pm)
Tickets (performance only): $24 - $29, plus tax.
Pre-Show Dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal at one of our neighboring restaurants
King Street Social: dinner for two, including sparkling wine. $125 + tax. Download menu
Fred's Not Here: three course meal. $35 per person + tax. Download menu
Red Tomato: three course meal. $25 per person + tax. Download menu
Hotel Rooms $149 + tax (offers valid Feb 14 - 17):
Residence Inn: room includes complimentary sparkling wine and heart-shaped cookies for two, plus breakfast and late check out!
Hyatt Regency on King: complimentary upgrade to a King guestroom with spectacular view.
To book a dinner and/or hotel package, please call The Second City box office at 416-343-0011
The Second City Outreach & Diversity is proud to present the inaugural performance of "R.E.A.C.H. in UP Comedy Club (230 W. North Ave., 3rd Floor of Piper’s Alley) beginning Sunday, February 10, 2013 and continuing each month through December 8, 2013.
Join us at the kick off event for REACH - Risky, Eclectic Artists Comedy Hour.
February 10th - 2nd Sunday at 9:30PM.
"R.E.A.C.H." is hosted by local stand-up and WBEZ Vocalo Radio host Brian Babylon, with featured acts including Latino female duo Dominizuelan, Paul Thomas of Comedogenic, Martin Morrow of Lincoln Lodge, Lookingglass Theatre Artistic Associate and stand-up Kevin Douglas, burlesque performer Tamale Sepp, Angela "Anjee-O" Oliver of Sweet and Sour Poetry Hour, Congo Square actor Anthony Irons, and Second City performers Punam Patel, Sarah Shook, Chris Redd, and Brianna Baker. Second City alum Aaron Freeman will also appear as a special guest. Additional performers to be announced throughout the year.
Bringing together some of the city’s most diverse voices in comedy and performance each month, each performance of “R.E.A.C.H.” showcases diverse material representing a specific theme. Themes include:
• History and Race (February)
• Women (March)
• Sex and Violence (April)
• Latin Culture (May)
• LGBTQ (June)
Tickets for "R.E.A.C.H." are $13 and can be purchased by phone at 312-662-4562 and online at UPComedyClub.com. For more information, visit UPComedyClub.com.
A portion of ticket sales support scholarships by Second City Outreach & Diversity.
Enter or mention "VIPREACH" for a $3 discount on tickets.
