Improv student hopes to be next Food Network Star

Chef Paul Young is using his improv skills that he learned at the Second City Training Center as a competitor on the current season of The Next Food Network Star. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Paul tells how his improv skills help him in the kitchen and in front of the television cameras.

Read the Chicago Tribune Interview.

Second City Network's Big Bad Love is on Atom.com

Atom.com, one of the webs leaders in web series and video shorts, is playing The Second City Network's Big Bad Love. See the video and enjoy the other wonderful content on Atom.com!

Big Bad Love stars Brett Guennel, Claudia Wallace, Maribeth Monroe, Samantha Albert

New Comedy Exposed Interview with Brian Posen

Brian Posen, founder of Sketch Fest, and long time teacher in the Second City Training Center, is the latest subject of Jimmy Carrane's Comedy Exposed podcast.

Brian and Jimmy touch on their former teachers, how improv and sketch work apply to life in general, and the history of sketch on the Chicago scene.

Check out the full interview on Comedy Exposed.

Alum Maribeth Monroe Scores Another National Commercial

Maribeth Monroe, Second City Alum, has appeared in a number of television shows and feature films. In addition to her recent appearances in “The Back-Up Plan”, “Good Luck Charlie”, “Parks and Recreation” and “Successful Alcoholics” she also has a number of National Commercial Spots. Her newest spot, entitled “Gecko’s Nametag” is for GEICO Auto Insurance and is currently running on televisions around the country. You can see the commercial here:

This spot marks the second time she has shared the screen with a talking animal. Maribeth also has a National Bush’s Baked Beans commercial currently running that includes the iconic “Duke, the Talking Dog”.

Fireworks for Blago in the Chicago Tribune

Ed Furman's recent piece for the Chicago Tribune shows the different fireworks Blago might be shooting off this 4th of July.

Sassy Gay Friend on G4's "Attack of the Show" last night!

The newest episode of Sassy Gay Friend video aired on "Attack of the Show" last night on G4! Did you miss it? Check it out at g4tv.com!

Happy 4th of July from The Second City!

Just because the City of Chicago cancelled the fireworks in Grant Park this year doesn't mean that you should cancel your plans. Celebrate with us in Old Town! Here's your plan:

5:00p: Go to your friend's barbecue. Enjoy light appetizers, grab a beer and then grab a cab to head to Old Town

7:00p: Check out a hilarious show in The Second City Mainstage or e.t.c. Theater. Enjoy beer and pizza specials in both! Get your tickets here.

9:00p: Walk to North Avenue Beach to check out the Firework displays up and down the coast of Lake Michigan.

If you'd rather have dinner at one of our delicious restaurant partners, we can help you with that, too! Call Tiffany at 312-664-4032 for recommendations and reservations. For a complete list of our restaurant partners, visit our Dinner and Show page