Summer in The Second City, 'Proopcast' and More Set for UP Comedy Club's Lineup, July 2013

UP Comedy Club's summer roster of sketch shows and special events is making UP one of the hottest places for native Chicagoans and visitors alike. UP Comedy Club offers fun for all ages with "Improv Extravanganza Explosion!" -- a kid-friendly and interactive improvisational experience (through Aug. 8). For the more grown-up crowd, choices include "Summer in The Second City," featuring a mix of The Second City's best sketch material from their archives and some hysterical Chicago-style improvisation (through Sept. 1); the ever-popular "Second City Improv All-Stars" (ongoing);and The Smartest Man in the World Proopcast" featuring Greg Proops of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" coming to UP for one night only (Sept. 4).

Tickets are on sale now for these as well as UP's exciting roster of stand-ups coming this Fall to UP. UP Comedy Club Tickets can be purchased by calling312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago.

Summer in The Second City
Now - September 1, 2013

[Summer in The Second City] Are you paying attention, it's summer! So what if it's only 50 degrees and you haven't picked out a bathing suit yet - it's July! It's time to come celebrate the season with The Second City's newest sketch comedy show: "Summer in the Second City." This show features some of the finest archival sketches from the 54-year history of The Second City including a musical homage to the 105th anniversary of the Cub's World Series win, a date with Charlie Chaplin and a shocking amnesia experiment that promises to make you pay attention to things you'd rather forget...

Showtimes:
Now - September 1, 2013
Thursdays at 8:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and 11:00pm and Sundays at 7:00pm
Tickets: $23.00 - $28.00

Improv Extravaganza Explosion!
Now through Aug. 8

[Improv Extravaganza Explosion!] It's playtime! The Second City's performers lace up their sneakers and reach deep into their imaginations to present Improv Extravaganza Explosion!, an hour of interactive, family-friendly improvisation and sketch comedy where we pull ideas straight from the audience and make it all up on the spot. The best part is that you never know what might happen! Perfect for ages 13 and under.

Showtimes:
July 9, 17, 23 and 31; August 6 at 11:00pm
July 11 and 15; August 8 at 1:00pm
Tickets: $12.00

The Second City's Improv All Stars
All Summer

[Improv All*Stars] See Chicago's finest improvisers under the direction of the legendary Mick Napier in an evening of unscripted and and unequaled improvisational comedy. This show is highly interactive, unpredictable and thoroughly original which makes for a high energy, hilarious "edge of your seat" experience. Suggested rating: R.

Showtimes:
Mondays at 8:00pm Open run.
Tickets $16

Wednesdays at 8:00pm. Now - August 28, 2013
Tickets $20

What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You: A Chicago Revue
All Summer

[What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You] The Second City does the Second City in this hilarious hometown revue that pulls from 52 years of classic scenes and songs thaT Lovingly make fun of the city we call home. Whether it's wholesale political corruption or a hapless ball club on the north side of town, "What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You" is a great way to get a laugh-filled look at the Windy City.

Showtimes:
Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Open run.
Tickets: $28.00

The Smartest Man in the World Proopcast
Featuring Greg Proops of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 8:00pm

[Smartest Man in the World] It's just Proops and you. There's no fan fare. Proops takes center stage at small table and chair setup with a single microphone. Then he's off. An hour of great conversation that flies by at a break neck clip. He crams the feeling of a great two-way conversation into the lecture-style format of a one-way conversation. Part professorial, part crazed comedian, Proops forms the show around his talent and passions. The show flows like a love letter to tangents. Be there and experience joy for once in your life.

Showtime:
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 8:00pm
Tickets: $20.00

Tickets on sale now! Call: 312-662-4562 or log on to upcomedyclub.com. Specific information for each of the signature shows can be found online. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley Chicago, IL 60614.