The Second City is proud to announce our first-ever Artistic Advisory Board. This Esteemed 15-member board will help guide The Second City’s creative direction and uphold the creative values of our institution!
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The Second City does not condone the punching of Baby Yoda by alumnus Jason Sudeikis. Please respect our privacy during this difficult time.
#TheMandalorian
25 years ago today, we lost a legend. John Candy’s generosity of spirit and immense talent is still felt in the work we do every day at The Second City, and we send our love to his incredible family and his millions of fans--all of whom he'd call friends.
"I realized what comedy is. It's hitting on the truth before the other guy thinks of it."
Be sure to catch
#LoveGilda
on
@CNN
, Tuesday, January 1st at 8pm C/ST.
Happy Candy Day! In honor of John Candy's 70th birthday,
@cityofto
has proclaimed Oct. 31 John Candy Day. What a perfect way to celebrate a true character king whose talent was only outshined by his tremendously kind spirit.
#JohnCandy
#JohnCandyDay
It all began with Barbara Harris.
When lights came up for the very first time at The Second City on opening night in 1959, it was Barbara in the spotlight, a place she truly belonged.
The Second City is devastated to share alumnus & friend Michael McCarthy has passed away. A revered SC cast member & writing instructor Our deepest condolences to his wife Susan & step-daughter Sofia, whom he doted on with all of his being. He made this world brighter & funnier❤️
❤️ this ⭐️ studded tribute to
@Realeugenelevy
with Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin, Steve Martin, the
@SchittsCreek
cast...and a whole lot of other Eugene stans.
SC & NYC?!
Talk about a match made in comedy heaven!
Our first-ever physical NYC location will open Summer of 2023! The space will feature a newly built mainstage theater, seven classrooms, and a full-service restaurant and bar in Williamsburg!
"In Newwwwwww Yorkkkkkkkkkk!"🗽
60 years ago, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night. Thank you to the countless fans, staff members, and alumni who have helped make this place so magical...and keep those suggestions coming.
#SecondCity60
"I didn't realize until years later, not just that I was seeing the best people in Chicago, but they were also the best people in the world."
@sethmeyers
reflects on the early '90s Chicago comedy scene on
#HotOnes
➜ (h/t
@firstwefeast
+
@seanseaevans
)
“I look for the meaning in what’s funny, and I look for what’s funny about things that are meaningful to me.”
Celebrating the legendary Harold Ramis on what would have been his 74th birthday.
@ramisfilmschool
The Second City, like the rest of the world, is saddened by the news of
@ValerieHarper
's passing. She was a brilliant star, both on and off the stage and screen, and our sympathies are with her family, friends, co-stars, and fans.
HUGE NEWS!!!😮
We're moving!!!! 🥳
Our brand-new facility in Arlington Heights is slated to open in March of 2024! The in-development, state-of-the-art complex will have 30 classrooms and 10 brand-new theaters for in-house productions.
Learn more:
The Second City is sad to report the passing of alum Michael Lehrer.
He helped create four original sketch revues for The Second City, including the Jeff Award winner for Best Revue, Sky’s The Limit (Weather Permitting).
Rest in peace Michael❤️
Happy Birthday to one of the first ladies of comedy! 🥳
Catherine O'Hare you are an icon!
Quick Facts:
Started at Second City waiting tables
Won an Emmy for her work on SCTV
Hired by SNL in 1981, but quit before appearing on an episode
We hope it's an amazing one❤️
Excited to announce the cast of our 107th Mainstage revue:
Ryan Asher
Tyler Davis
Nate Varrone
Jeff Murdoch
Kimberly Michelle Vaughn
Emily Fightmaster
Matt Hovde directs his 10th resident stage revue, accompanied by Music Director Vinnie Pillarella & Stage Manager Craig Taylor.
The Second City is heartbroken to share that our longtime stage manager–and invariably the funniest person in the room–Craig Taylor passed away Friday evening after several months of declining health.
It's Chris Farley Day today!🥳🎂
A legend lost too soon; today, he would be 59 years old. ❤️
We're eating some cake for you down here Chris... we miss ya.
Have a favorite Chris character?!
#ChrisFarley
#SecondCity
"My favorite impersonation of me would be the one done by
@realeugenelevy
on SCTV."
@jeopardy
icon Alex Trebek speaks his truth in his bestselling new memoir 'The Answer Is... Reflections on My Life.'
#HighQ
#AlexTrebel
“I am a woman. I directed something. It’s rated R. And a comedy. And studio-released. And I feel pretty good about that.” -
@BlockersMovie
director and Second City alumna
@KayKayCannon
Check out Kay's
@VanityFair
interview about her directorial debut:
Just over two months before his passing, Fred Willard graciously shared his talent and his unparalleled improv skills with us in this digital short.
We'll miss you, Fred.
Tonight, we wish a Very Merry Lights Out to living legend Craig Taylor, who is retiring after spending 40 years in the booth...and maybe sometimes in our hearts, too.
From Barf to Burton Mercer, the characters John Candy is best remembered for are usually the big-hearted buffoons that captured our hearts.
25 years after his passing, we look back at the irrefutable life lessons we learned from his movies:
#JohnCandy