Second City Receives Jeff Nominations

The Second City has received three Jeff Award Nominations for Actor in a Revue (Sam Richardson for Spoiler Alert: Everybody Dies), Actress in a Revue (Christina Anthony for The Absolute Best Friggin’ Time of Your Life) and Best Revue (The Absolute Best Friggin’ Time of Your Life). For a complete list of nominees, visit the Jeff Awards website.

The Jeff Awards will be presented Monday, October 25 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. For tickets, visit JeffAwards.org.

Congratulations Emmy Award Winners!

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners at last night’s Emmy Awards! For a complete run down of the winners, including Second City Touring Company alum Jane Lynch for Best Supporting Actress, click here.

Comic Corner: Obama Vacation Talking Points

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Seth Weitberg created the Obama Vacation Talking Points for The Second City’s Comic Corner in the Chicago Tribune

Great Chicago Travel Deals for Fall

If you’re headed to Chicago this fall, be sure to look for discounts – there are tons of great deals all over town. Here are two that were released today:

• Book your stay at the Courtyard Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile and receive the $50 Green Gift Card for the Magnificent Mile Shopping Package. The packages includes breakfast for two guests at Viand, local calls, wireless internet, 10% off any in room massage or body treatment by Windy City Massage and a $50 American Express Give Green gift card which would be perfect towards two tickets at The Second City. For more information, visit pr-usa.net.


• Hotel Blake is offering Chicago Bear fans a “Get Your Game On” package which includes discounted accommodations, drink vouchers, apparel and parking & transportation discounts. For more information, visit prweb.com.

The Second City Training Center Joins Forces With Zipcar To Create A Recycling Program

On August 30th, The Second City Training Center will begin its recycling efforts in conjunction with Zipcar. Paper goods, plastics, aluminum, and glass will be transported each week to one of Chicago’s recycling centers via a conveniently located car kindly donated by Zipcar.

“We think it is important that individuals and companies alike commit to improving our surroundings on a daily basis,” says Kerry Sheehan, President of The Second City Training Center. “We recently won Active Transport Alliance’s “bike-to-work week” competition. Now, we look forward to sitting back and enjoying the ride to the closest recycling center. ”

Second City Raises Money to Support Pakistan Flood Response

To support the Pakistan Flood Response efforts, The Second City is accepting contributions after performances in their Chicago and Toronto theaters through September 26th. All contributions made at these performances will be matched by The Second City and donated to the Red Cross Response to Pakistan Floods. For more information on the situation in Pakistan, visit RedCross.org.

Good Day Chicago Talks Blago with Lori McClain

This morning on Good Day Chicago, Lori McClain talked about her role as Patti Blagojevich in Rod Blagojevich Superstar which is now playing at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Arlington Heights, IL. To see the whole segment,click here

Rod Blagojevich Superstar runs through September 18. For more information, visit metropolisarts.com