Review: SHIPPING: A MUSICAL at Elysian Theatre
by Andrew Child - Oct 20, 2024
It’s hard to succinctly describe Shipping, a new musical by Jen Jackson and Louisa Kellogg with music by Brian Heveron-Smith. On one hand, it’s a scrappy little treat— a cobbled-together weave of local comedy talents that filled the Elysian Theatre with non-stop laughs from beginning to end.
Read the review.
Second City and Topic Team Up for a New Comedy Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 10, 2020
Topic, the streaming service from First Look Media, announced today that they are partnering with legendary comedy force and improvisational theater troupe The Second City for a half-hour sketch and variety limited series event called The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth.
Adam Archer Has Joined the Cast of The Second City's DO YOU BELIEVE IN MADNESS?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020
The Second City has announced the addition of Adam Archer to its 108th Mainstage revue as he takes over the roles of former ensemble member Andrew Knox. Archer steps on to the historic stage with dynamite cast members Mary Catherine Curran, Sarah Dell'Amico, Asia Martin, Jordan Savusa, and Adam Schreck.
The Second City Announce New E.t.c. Cast Member
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2019
As former Grinning from Fear to Fear ensemble member Andrew Knox takes his talent to the Mainstage for its 108th revue, The Second City is proud to announce that Adam Archer will be stepping onto the e.t.c.stage in his place. Archer joins all-star Grinning from Fear to Fear cast members Atra Asdou, E.J. Cameron, Mark Campbell, Laurel Krabacher, and Chuck Norment.
Second City Announces Casting for 108 MAINSTAGE REVUE
by Julie Musbach - Aug 5, 2019
The Second City announces casting for The Second City's 108th Mainstage Revue. The brand new ensemble includes Mary Catherine Curran, Sarah Dell'Amico, Andrew Knox, Asia Martin, Jordan Savusa, and Adam Schreck. Resident Second City director Ryan Bernier returns to direct his seventh resident stage production, and Nick Gagewill be taking over the keys as the musical director.
Casting Announced for The Second City e.t.c.'s 43rd Revue
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2019
The Second City is thrilled to announce casting for The Second City e.t.c.'s 43rd Revue. Under the direction of Anneliese Toft with music direction by Jacob Shuda, The Second City e.t.c.'s 43rd Revue features returning cast member Andrew Knox along with first-time resident stage ensemble members Atra Asdou, E.J. Cameron, Mark Campbell, Laurel Krabacher, and Chuck Norment. The stage manager is Laura Hum.
BWW REVIEW: TEDxMONTECARLOSALON at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
by Marieke van den Wall Bake - Feb 20, 2019
It's uncommon these days to find people who have never heard of TED. Evidently, I am talking about the inspiring event and videos one can watch online, and not the blockbuster movie about a talking bear. However, how many people know about TEDx Salons?
Casting Announced For The Second City e.t.c.'s 43rd Revue
by Julie Musbach - Jan 9, 2019
The Second City announces casting for The Second City e.t.c.'s 43rd Revue. Under the direction of Anneliese Toft with music direction by Jacob Shuda, The Second City e.t.c.'s 43rd Revue features returning cast member Andrew Knox along with first-time resident stage ensemble members Atra Asdou, E.J. Cameron, Mark Campbell, Laurel Krabacher, and Chuck Norment. The stage manager is Laura Hum.
The Second City Announces All-Night Benefit With Special Guests
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2018
The Second City's 17th annual 24-hour improv and music marathon will take place Monday, November 19th-Tuesday, November 20th in Second City's e.t.c. Theater. 24 Hour: To the Moon and Back, Buddies is a non-stop event that will feature over 100 performers in a lineup that includes Second City alumni, current talent, and special guests from the worlds of comedy, theater, and music.
The Second City Announces Cast of 42ND REVUE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 20, 2018
The Second City announces the cast for The Second City e.t.c.'s 42nd Revue. Under the direction of Annelise Toft with music direction byJacob Shuda, The Second City e.t.c.'s 42nd Revue features Emily Fightmaster, Sayjal Joshi, Katie Kershaw, Andrew Knox, Alan Linic and Jasbir Singh Vazquez. The stage manager is Laura Hum. The official press opening is Friday, April 6 at 8pm.
The Second City's Epic, Annual All-Nighter Turns Sweet 16
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2017
Returning for its sixteenth year, The Second City's 24-hour improv and music marathon will be held Monday, November 20th through Tuesday, November 21st in The Second City e.t.c. Theater. The non-stop event, named 24 Hour: It'll Make You Feel Better, is set to feature a lineup of Second City's most lauded alumni, as well as special guests from the worlds of comedy, theater, sports, and music.
The Second City To Hold Benefit For Harvey Victims Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017
The Second City will hold a benefit for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts tomorrow night, September 6th in the e.t.c. Theater. "Harvey Can't Mess with Texas" will feature performers who hail from areas affected by the storm.
BWW Reviews: BLANK! THE MUSICAL is Truly Your Musical
by David Clarke - Nov 18, 2014
Come one, come all to the musical you help create. Just a few blocks north of the heart of Times Square, the vastly talented improv actors, orchestra, and crew of BLANK! THE MUSICAL are treating audiences to the opening and closing night of a musical. (No, they're not reviving the 1988 production of CARRIE.) When you enter New World Stages for BLANK! THE MUSICAL, you'll have no idea what you're in for in the best of possible ways.