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Theatre at the Center presents The Second City 50th Anniversary Tour 6/11, 6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2010

As part of their celebrated 20th Anniversary Season, Theatre at the Center announces that they will host a special limited engagement of The Second City 50th Anniversary Tour. Chicago's legendary comedy theatre, The Second City will appear at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12 at 8 p.m.

BWW Blog: Why hello there, BroadwayWorld
by Robert Diamond - Mar 14, 2010

Why hello there, BroadwayWorld. Might I introduce myself? My name is BroadwayGirlNYC.

Philadelphia Theater Co Presents THE SECOND CITY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010

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).

Second City 50th Anniversary Tour Hits Boulder Theater 2/6/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010

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

RIALTO CHATTER: Is Will Farrell's ELF Headed to Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - Dec 16, 2009

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post that Will Ferrell's 2003 comedy Elf may be getting Broadway treatment, as a production underwent an industry staged reading last week. Riedel alleges that the buzz surrounding the reading has been positive.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 16th, 2009
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 16, 2009

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Second City, 'TAF,' 'Glee,' 'The Princess and the Frog,' 'In the Heights,' 'Aida,' more.....

What's in a Ticket? Second City's 50th Anniversary Alumni Performance Sells for $1,800 a Pop
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009

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.

What's in a Ticket? Second City's 50th Anniversary Alumni Performance Sells for $1,800 a Pop
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009

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.

What's in a Ticket? Second City's 50th Anniversary Alumni Performance Sells for $1,800 a Pop
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2009

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.

STAGE TUBE: Kate Baldwin Sings 'How Are Things in Glocca Morra' - Mad Libs Style
by Robert Diamond - Nov 24, 2009

The acclaimed DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB made its return at the Julia Miles Theatre on November 19th. Amongst the guest stars were Finian's Rainbow's Kate Baldwin, who sang 'How Are Things in Glocca Morra?' - Mad Libs style.

FUCT Presents THE MIDNIGHT MOUSTACHE SHOW At UCB 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009

Adult sketch comedy troupe FUCT www.FUCTnyc.com will be performing a special one-night only event, The Midnight Mustache Show, as part of Movember www.Movember.com, at Midnight on November 21st at Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater, 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY (between 8th Avenue & 9th Avenue). General Admission - $5.

Second City 50th Anniversary Tour Hits Boulder Theater 2/6/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009

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

DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB To Return to the Julia Miles Theatre, 11/19
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 18, 2009

The acclaimed DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB will make its return at the Julia Miles Theatre on November 19th. Announced guest stars will include Kate Baldwin, Montego Glover, John Ellison Conlee, Richard Kind and Mitch Jarvis. The event will begin at 11:30pm.

FUCT Presents THE MIDNIGHT MOUSTACHE SHOW At UCB 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2009

Adult sketch comedy troupe FUCT www.FUCTnyc.com will be performing a special one-night only event, The Midnight Mustache Show, as part of Movember www.Movember.com, at Midnight on November 21st at Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater, 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY (between 8th Avenue & 9th Avenue). General Admission - $5.

What's in a Ticket? Second City's 50th Anniversary Alumni Performance Sells for $1,800 a Pop
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 10, 2009

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.

The Second City Announces 50th Anniversary Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2009

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.

Channing & Hutton Will Not Appear in Abraham Led Civic Opera House A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Eddie Varley - Oct 14, 2009

The producers of the recently announced 'A Christmas Carol' production at the Civic Opera House this December regret to announce that Timothy Hutton and Stockard Channing will not be part of this year's production.

Abraham, Channing, Garner, Hutton, Knight, and Wendt to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/22-12/27
by Melissa Beck - Oct 13, 2009

An award-winning cast, including Academy Award winners F. Murray Abraham and Timothy Hutton, Emmy Award winners and Academy Award nominees James Garner and Stockard Channing and popular character actors Wayne Knight ('Seinfeld') and George Wendt ('Cheers,' Second City) will bring Charles Dickens' beloved tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his visit from the three Ghosts of Christmas to life on the stage of Chicago's Civic Opera House from Dec. 22- 27. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.

The Second City Announces Their 'Neighborhood Tour,' Begins 7/19, Runs Through 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2009

The world-famous Second City theatre is proud to announce the launch of 'The Second City's Neighborhood Tour.' This humorous and historic walking tour of Chicago's Old Town neighborhood will begin on July 19th, 2009 at 4pm and will continue every Sunday and Wednesday through October 4, 2009.

Photo Coverage: DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB Returns With Olivo, Foster And 'Twittergate' Casting Director Eisenberg
by Peter James Zielinski - Aug 21, 2009

DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB, the acclaimed comic evening, featuring a revolving cast of Broadway's brightest performing without a net, returned to the stage on Thursday, August 20th at to its new venue, Julia Miles Theater (424 W 55th St/9th Ave).

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