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.
SF Sketchfest Announces Postponement of 2022 Festival
by Michael Major
- Dec 30, 2021
SF Sketchfest, co-founded and directed by David Owen, Cole Stratton and Janet Varney, the longest-running comedy festival in the U.S. The event mixes major comedy stars and up-and-coming comedians from around the world for sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops, and panel discussions.
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.
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.
SF Sketchfest Announces Dates for 20th Anniversary Festival
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 24, 2021
SF Sketchfest announces dates for the 20th anniversary of the comedy festival. After hitting pause on the live festival in 2021 due to COVID, the San Francisco Comedy Festival returns to celebrate its milestone 20th year January 7-23, 2022.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS Kicks Off Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jul 20, 2021
The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, now in their tenth year, kicks off their rigorous professional experience for artists 25 and under tonight with their own production of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues, featuring the 43 program participants and 12 guest writers from previous years of the Nationals program.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: BESPOKE PLAYS SEQUESTERED Announced
by A.A. Cristi
- May 28, 2021
Bespoke Plays is partnering with The 24 Hour Plays this Memorial Day weekend for a round of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues, featuring brand-new monologues written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours by 14 pairs of actors and playwrights.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: CINCINNATI EDITION Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- May 25, 2021
The 24 Hour Plays has announced a special Cincinnati edition round of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues, which they will host in partnership with the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and featuring brand-new monologues written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours by 12 actors and playwrights.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES to Host Special Edition to Support Asian Americans Advancing Justice
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- May 18, 2021
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will host a special edition tonight in support of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC. The actors performing the series of Viral Monologues will include: Deborah S. Craig, Eugene Young, Francesca McKenzie, Jackie Chung, Ken Leung, Louis Ozawa, Manu Narayan, Maureen Sebastian, Pun Bandhu, and more.
Derek Klena, Bonnie Milligan, Derrick Baskin and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- May 4, 2021
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Musicals will premiere tonight. The actors performing the series of Viral Monologues will include: Allison Posner, Andrew Leeds, Anika Larsen, Bonnie Milligan, Chad Burris, Derek Klena, Derrick Baskin, Joél Pérez, Lennon Parham, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Melody A. Betts, and Robbie Fairchild.
The Creative Coalition Awards $220,000 in Grants to Filmmakers
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Mar 11, 2021
Jenrette will share the story of a young Black girl who goes on a journey to combat obesity and free herself from her family’s “big boned” label. Kessler will explore obesity in comedy and speak to some of today’s biggest comedians about the weight of being overweight.
Julie Hays Appears as Guest on TAWKIN' WITH THE ROSES
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 1, 2021
Tawkin' With the Roses, the new weekly talk show hosted by veteran actress Bonnie Rose and cabaret star Stephen S. Miller (aka “Mama Rose”), will welcome Julie Hays as the guest for the next episode of the show on Wednesday, March 3rd.
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