Alan Arkin News

The Chicago Park District's 58th annual Theater on the Lake season features reprisals of eight artistically diverse Chicago theater companies June 16 - Aug. 8, 2010. The season opens with The Second City's 50th Anniversary Revue (June 16-20) and continues with popular productions by Bohemian Theatre Ensemble (June 23-27), A Red Orchid Theatre (June 30-July 4), Baby Wants Candy (July 7-11), Strawdog Theatre Company (July 14-18), Rivendell Theatre Company (July 21-25), The Gift Theatre Company (July 28 - Aug. 1), and Caffeine Theatre (Aug. 4-8).

Bob Balaban, David Harbour, and Lea Thompson will join Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, and Greg Kinnear in the upcoming film, 'The Convincer.' Jill Sprecher and Karen Sprecher wrote 'The Convincer,' and Jill Sprecher will direct.

Victoria Theatre Association has announced the lineup for the fourth season of the Universal 1 Variety Series at the historic Victoria Theatre. The 2010-2011 brings: the popular comedic theatre troupe, The Second City; the hilarious Forbidden Broadway: Dances with the Stars; and one of Hollywood's most recognizable comedians, Larry Miller.

Back by popular demand, Philadelphia Theatre Company will present Chicago's legendary comedy theatre THE SECOND CITY from July 13 - 25 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

A.V. Club Denver/Boulder presents CHICAGO'S FAMED SECOND CITY COMES TO BOULDER THEATER Saturday, February 6 doors 7:00pm, show 8:00pm

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, and Greg Kinnear have signed on to appear in the upcoming film 'The Convincer.'

Viva la Joan! Good news for the city that never sleeps! The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 6pm, Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 7pm, and Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:30pm.

Viva la Joan! Good news for the city that never sleeps! The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 6pm, Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 7pm, and Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:30pm.

Viva la Joan! Good news for the city that never sleeps! The fun starts when popular musical comic Joan Jaffe (who never sleeps!) returns to cabaret with her new show, 'Joan Jaffe Sings Funny!' on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 6pm, Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 7pm, and Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:30pm.

Return to Melonville with the new public television special SCTV Golden Classics featuring some of the most hilarious skits from the legendary sketch comedy television series, starring John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and Dave Thomas.

To celebrate The Second City's 50th Anniversary, the legendary comedy theatre will host a weekend of performances, panel discussions and screenings at its intimate theatres on Wells Street and in The Piper's Alley Complex in Chicago on Friday, December 11th through Sunday, December 13th. See below for a complete list of events for the weekend.

To celebrate The Second City's 50th Anniversary, the legendary comedy theatre will host a weekend of performances, panel discussions and screenings at its intimate theatres on Wells Street and in The Piper's Alley Complex in Chicago on Friday, December 11th through Sunday, December 13th. See below for a complete list of events for the weekend.

To celebrate The Second City's 50th Anniversary, the legendary comedy theatre will host a weekend of performances, panel discussions and screenings at its intimate theatres on Wells Street and in The Piper's Alley Complex in Chicago on Friday, December 11th through Sunday, December 13th. See below for a complete list of events for the weekend.

Return to Melonville with the new public television special SCTV Golden Classics featuring some of the most hilarious skits from the legendary sketch comedy television series, starring John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and Dave Thomas.

On Thursday, December 17 at 9pm, SCTV Golden Classics will feature legendary sketch comedy skits by The Second City alumi John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and Dave Thomas. The exclusive broadcast on WLIW21 honors the 50th anniversary of The Second City, which opened its first theatre December 16, 1959 in Chicago, and spawned the Emmy Award-winning SCTV in 1976, launching the careers of comedy luminaries ranging from Alan Arkin and Joan Rivers to John Belushi, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, and Stephen Colbert. Distributed by WLIW21 in association with WNET.ORG, SCTV Golden Classics will air nationwide on public television stations beginning March 2010 (check local listings).

A.V. Club Denver/Boulder presents CHICAGO'S FAMED SECOND CITY COMES TO BOULDER THEATER Saturday, February 6 doors 7:00pm, show 8:00pm

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present the Broadway mystery thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK by Frederick Knott opening with previews November 3, 4, 5 with the Gala Press Opening night on Friday, November 6 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. This is the 2nd show in the 2009/2010 Season for the Playhouse.

To celebrate The Second City's 50th Anniversary, the legendary comedy theatre will host a weekend of performances, panel discussions and screenings at its intimate theatres on Wells Street and in The Piper's Alley Complex in Chicago on Friday, December 11th through Sunday, December 13th. See below for a complete list of events for the weekend.

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present the Broadway mystery thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK by Frederick Knott opening with previews November 3, 4, 5 with the Gala Press Opening night on Friday, November 6 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. This is the 2nd show in the 2009/2010 Season for the Playhouse.

To celebrate The Second City's 50th Anniversary, the legendary comedy theatre will host a weekend of performances, panel discussions and screenings at its intimate theatres on Wells Street and in The Piper's Alley Complex in Chicago on Friday, December 11th through Sunday, December 13th. See below for a complete list of events for the weekend.