BWW Review: Strong Performance and Timely Staging Elevate Theater West End's War-Torn Musical, DOGFIGHT
by Aaron Wallace
- Mar 21, 2022
Powerful as that theme may be, DOGFIGHT as written isn't fully the righteous proposition it hopes to be. At its core are some deeply troublesome male figures who engage in truly horrendous behavior, and while theatre is always welcome to put unseemly or complicated characters on the stage, DOGFIGHT never entirely deals with their deeds, which include among other things attempted rape. Playwright Peter Duchan clearly understands his character to be problematic, but their brisk redemption by way of jaunty music and degrees of forgiveness from the women on stage can at times feel like unearned absolution...
The Second City Announces Casting For Its 110th Mainstage Revue
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 3, 2022
Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is proud to announce the cast and crew of The Second City’s 110th Mainstage Revue. Resident stage and Second City Touring Company director Jen Ellison (Apes of Wrath) will make her Mainstage directorial debut with an ensemble that includes Together at Last returning members Evan Mills and Musical Director Jeff Bouthiette.
David Alan Grier Joins FX's THE PATIENT
by Michael Major
- Feb 10, 2022
Grier will join the previously announced Steve Carell, Domhall Gleeson, Linda Emond, Laura Niemi and Andrew Leeds in the cast of the eight-episode half-hour series. Details of Grier's role are currently being kept under wraps. The Patient was co-written by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg.
VIDEO: Netflix Releases SPACE FORCE Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major
- Jan 27, 2022
Season 2 of Space Force picks up with General Naird and his underdog team having to prove their worth to a new administration while dealing with interpersonal challenges. The cast includes Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Tawny Newsome, Diana Silvers, Jimmy O. Yang and Don Lake. Watch the new trailer now!
THE BEST OF SECOND CIT Comes to The MAC, February 12
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 21, 2022
It has been said that a shared sense of humor is key to a happy relationship. That is why the McAninch Arts Center believes there is no better way of celebrating Valentine's Day than with “The Best of Second City” Saturday, Feb. 12, at 5 and 8 p.m. Special Valentine's-themed drink specials will be available.
Jeremy Irons to Discuss His New Film and More at 92Y
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 11, 2022
Critically-acclaimed actor Jeremy Irons will discuss his new film, Munich: The Edge of War, as well as his career, in a Monday, January 17 interview with 92Y Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf. The interview, which is free with registration, will be broadcast live on 92Y's website at 5 pm ET.
Netflix Sets SPACE FORCE Season Two Premiere Date
by Michael Major
- Jan 3, 2022
Space Force picks up with General Naird and his underdog team having to prove their worth to a new administration while dealing with interpersonal challenges. Will the group come together or fall apart under the pressure? The series features Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Tawny Newsome, Diana Silvers, Jimmy O. Yang and Don Lake.
92Y to Present A Conversation With Andrew Garfield
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 21, 2021
92Y’s signature film series, Reel Pieces with Annette Insdorf, returns to live programming on Thursday, January 13 at 7 pm with actor Andrew Garfield. Following a screening of tick, tick...Boom! – in which Garfield stars – he will discuss the film as well as his career.
VIDEO: Watch the New MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Teaser
by Michael Major
- Dec 16, 2021
The film tells the untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain, Gru. The new film stars Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, with Julie Andrews and Alan Arkin.
All Seasons of THE OFFICE Coming to Freeform in 2022
by Michael Major
- Dec 6, 2021
“The Office” is an American sitcom adapted from the British series, created by Ricky Gervais. The mockumentary-style comedy follows the lives of employees at Dunder-Mifflin, a paper company in Pennsylvania. The ensemble cast is led by Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and Jenna Fischer. Watch Melora Hardin announce the premiere now!
Chicago's Famed Second City Will Return To MPAC For The Holidays
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 21, 2021
While the weather outside could be frightful, the laughter inside is most delightful as comedy's best and brightest roast the chestnuts out of all the things we lovingly loathe about the holiday season in The Second City's It's A Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Life.
Dane Cook Announces Two Nights Of Comedy At Wang Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 10, 2021
This year marks Cook's 30-year run as a stand-up comedian with hit comedy specials such as “Vicious Circle,” “Isolated Incident” and “Rough Around the Edges.” His upcoming comedy special, 'Tell It Like It Is,' is the perfect commemoration to an incredible career over the past three decades and what is sure to be another memorable year ahead.
92Y Welcomes Justine Bateman, Men In Kilts, Lauren Ambrose, Anna Deveare Smith, and More
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 19, 2021
92Y has announced its upcoming lineup, including Justine Bateman, Carrie-Anne Moss, Lauren Ambrose, Men In Kilts, Anna Deveare Smith, Alan Bergman, and more in virtual talks.
Private Equity Group ZMC Buys The Second City
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 18, 2021
ZMC said today that it has acquired The Second City, the world's premier brand in improvisation and sketch-based comedy entertainment and education. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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