STAGE TUBE: Second City Retells ROMEO & JULIET with Gay Friend Addition

By: Mar. 22, 2010
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The famed Second City comedy group deconstructs what might have happened in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet had Juliet had a "sassy gay friend" providing advice prior to killing herself in the show's famous final scene.  BroadwayWorld brings you their suggested alternative ending, starring Second City alumni Brian Gallivan and Stephanie Allynne.

The Second City specializes in sketch comedy and improvisation and has been delighting audiences for over 50 years.  They have resident companies in both Chicago and Toronto as well as National Touring Companies and casts on NCL cruises. Shows run seven nights a week, consisting of short scenes, songs, and comedic improvisational sketches. Cocktails and food are available throughout the show.  Their training programs in Chicago, Toronto, and Hollywood have launched the careers of countless stars of stage and screen.

For information on Second City training programs in Chicago, visit http://www.secondcity.com/Training/Chicago; for Hollywood visit http://www.secondcity.com/Training/Hollywood; and for Toronto visit http://www.secondcity.com/Training/toronto.  For general information, visit www.secondcity.com.


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