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Review: THE SECOND CITY: DANCE LIKE THERE'S BLACK PEOPLE WATCHING at Woolly Mammoth
by Roger Catlin - Nov 12, 2024

The latest Second City production at Woolly Mammoth aims to bring “Black joy” in the tradition of its past successes there, such as 2016’s “Black Side of the Moon.” That show came to D.C. on the teeth of a dispiriting election, as does the new one, “Dance Like There’s Black People Watching.”

Review: The Second City's 112th Mainstage Revue
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 14, 2024

The Second City’s 112th Mainstage Revue, THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETOURS, promises “weird, sexy comedy” in its opening moments. This ensemble definitely hits on the weird and occasionally hits on the funny.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Heads Into 45th Anniversary With Summer & Fall Lineup 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

Woolly Mammoth Theatre announces its new season, adopting the London model of short-term programming. The season will run through the end of the year with diverse and dynamic productions.

Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023

The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners across 26 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 28. The ceremony will be streamed to the public from Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in NYC. 

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Climate Week NYC Events
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2022

South Street Seaport Museum will celebrate Climate Week NYC with events beginning September 17. Part of the biggest climate event on earth, these events align with the week's focus on how to drive climate action, fast.

The South Street Seaport Museum Announces Spring 2022 Exhibitions and Sailing Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022

The South Street Seaport Museum has announced spring 2022 exhibitions and sailing season at 12 Fulton St. The free exhibitions include the new, introductory gallery South Street and the Rise of New York, as well as a newly reconfigured return of the popular Millions: Migrants and Millionaires aboard the Great Liners, 1900-1914.

South Street Seaport Museum Announces New Winter Exhibitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022

The South Street Seaport Museum has announces the continuation of two winter exhibitions exploring the turn of the century in downtown Manhattan, resuming on January 29, 2022 at 12 Fulton St.

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Winter Exhibitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

The South Street Seaport Museum has announced the opening of two winter exhibitions exploring the turn of the century in downtown Manhattan on December 4, 2021 at 12 Fulton St.

New Groundbreaking Free-for-User, Arts & Entertainment Streaming Platform Broadstream Launches
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2021

Today Broadstream, a new free-for-the-user, arts and arts adjacent streaming platform featuring professional content created by and starring diverse voices, including those who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+, has officially launched. The platform's content focuses on millennial and Gen-Z'ers.

New Arts & Entertainment Streaming Platform Broadstream Launches With 90 Original Content Pieces
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021

Today Broadstream, a new free-for-the-user, arts and arts adjacent streaming platform featuring professional content created by and starring diverse voices, including those who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+, has officially launched. The platform’s content focuses on millennial and Gen-Z'ers.

Whoopi Goldberg to Narrate JFK REVISITED: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Documentary on SHOWTIME
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2021

Narrated by Oscar® winners Whoopi Goldberg and Donald Sutherland and featuring a renowned team of historians and witnesses, JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass will inform a new generation that this unresolved murder was indeed shocking and perhaps even calculated.

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Archtober 2021 Programming In-Person And Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2021

South Street Seaport Museum has announced in-person and online events in partnership with Archtober, New York City's Architecture and Design Month and the annual festival of architecture activities, programs and exhibitions taking place during the month of October.

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Virtual Talk with Bowne & Co
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020

South Street Seaport Museum has announced a Virtual Talk with Bowne & Co: Letterpress in New York City on Monday, December 14 at 6:30pm via Zoom. The talk will explore a number of production processes that built the visual landscape of New York.

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Seaport Safety Broadside
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2020

South Street Seaport Museum has announced the release of the Seaport Safety Broadside, created to promote and encourage the practice of CDC-recommended behaviors to slow the spread of COVID-19, such as wearing a mask and remaining six feet apart, within the community.

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free Virtual Program - Bowne & Co. Stationers: Printing In 19th Century New York
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2020

South Street Seaport Museum announces a free virtual program on printing in 19th Century New York, with Bowne & Co. Stationers, on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 12:30pm EDT. Sign up to reserve a spot at https://turnstiletours.com/bowne-co-letterpress-printing-in-19th-century-new-york/. 

THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY Announced At The MAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2020

The Second City returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Valentine's Day Weekend for a?oeThe Best of the Second Citya?? at 5 and 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15. Some of the company's rising stars of today will perform a sampling of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City's 60-year history. Perfect for date night, attendees will have the chance to enjoy drink specials and free chocolates and, to make the evening extra special, add-on VIP Suite Service, including a private, pre-show cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, with coffee and dessert at intermission.  

The Bell House Announces New Additions To its November Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2019

The Rub, Ask Me Another with Dan Soder and Kal Penn, It's A Guy Thing, Food 4 Thot, Josie Long, Phoebe Robinson, The Ocean Blue, Welcome To Night Vale and more will hit the stage this month at The Bell House!

Berkeley Rep Extends New Second City Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2019

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that due to demand, The Second City's Left Leaning and Always Right will extend an additional week. The show will now run for an extra six performances through Sunday, July 21. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone at 510 647-2949 Tues-Sun, noon-7pm beginning today.

BWW Review: THE SECOND CITY: IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME at Des Moines Performing Arts: An Evening Full of Laughter
by DC Felton - May 3, 2019

The Second City is a premiere improv troupe from Chicago, and they are back in Des Moines for an all-new show. 'It's Not You, it's Me.-The Second City' opened on April 30 at The Temple Theatre as part of the Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series. I had the opportunity to go to the May 1 performance and found myself laughing from beginning to the end.

The Second City Returns To Berkeley Rep
by Julie Musbach - Apr 24, 2019

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that the world's first name in laughter is back in Berkeley this summer with a new show: The Second City's Left Leaning and Always Right.