LUIGI: THE MUSICAL To Hold NYC Staged Reading At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi
- March 02, 2026
The co-creators of LUIGI: THE MUSICAL, along with Executive Producer Alan Kliffer, will bring the viral musical comedy to New York City for a staged reading on June 15 at 7 p.m. at The Green Room 42 (570 10th Avenue inside The Yotel).
Paramount’s Copley Comedy Series Unveils Spring Lineup
by A.A. Cristi
- February 27, 2026
Paramount Theatre’s Copley Comedy Series continues through May 2 at the Copley Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, featuring Chicago comedians including Jeanie Doogan, Dwayne Kennedy, Vince Maranto, and Brian Hicks.
Photos: First Look at Grey Henson in BIGFOOT!
by Nicole Rosky
- February 11, 2026
The highly anticipated Off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT! released first-look photos of Tony Award nominee Grey Henson as the titular character. Check out photos here!
The Second City Unveils Cast And Creative Team For 114th Mainstage Revue
by A.A. Cristi
- February 03, 2026
The world’s most influential name in live comedy, The Second City, has announced the cast and creative team for its 114th Mainstage revue.Returning to the Mainstage is audience favorite Bill Letz, j oined by Second City e.t.c. alum Eddie Mujica, and more.
The Second City to Return to Lincoln With THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY!
by A.A. Cristi
- January 29, 2026
The Second City will bring The Best of The Second City! to the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln as part of its anniversary year. The one-night performance will feature sketches, songs, and improvisation drawn from the company’s comedy archive.
Season of Concern Holiday Collections Raise Over $140,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- January 28, 2026
Throughout each holiday season, area performing arts organizations take up audience collections at productions to benefit Season of Concern. Theater companies raised $140,537 for the organization.