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Tag: Second City

Bob Odenkirk opens up about life, death, and reinventing himself
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Bob Odenkirk opens up about life, death, and reinventing himself

By Reel Chicago Mar 3, 2022
Chicagoland native, Emmy-winning writer, Golden Globe-nominated actor, comedian, director, producer, and Second City alum Bob Odenkirk returned to Chicago to promote his book a...
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Where in the world is Bill Murray?
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Where in the world is Bill Murray?

By Reel Chicago Feb 9, 2022
For the past few months our beloved Second City alum Bill Murray has been all over, making news and finding himself trending on social media. From Charleston, South Carolin...
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How a trailblazing woman made Chicago the home of improv
  • TV

How a trailblazing woman made Chicago the home of improv

By Reel Chicago Oct 12, 2021
Chicago’s greatest cultural export just might be improv theater, which was born at Jane Addams’ Hull House during the Great Depression and carried out into the world by the...
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Jason Sudeikis gives a shout out to Chicago in Emmy acceptance speech
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Jason Sudeikis gives a shout out to Chicago in Emmy acceptance speech

By Susan L. Hornik Sep 20, 2021
Our predictions on Reel 360 became a reality as Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, one of the most hilarious shows on television, took home seven Emmys after being nominated for an impre...
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Work in Progress Comedy Showcase at Navy Pier
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Work in Progress Comedy Showcase at Navy Pier

By Reel Chicago Jul 14, 2021
When it comes to comedy, Chicago is no second city—we take center stage. Celebrate our city’s local talent with a comedy showcase featuring sets from up-and-coming voices c...
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The Second City reopens their e.t.c. Theater Stage
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The Second City reopens their e.t.c. Theater Stage

By Reel Chicago Jun 4, 2021
The Second City, the world's leader in satirical comedy, has reopened their e.t.c. stage at Piper's Alley to audiences. The return of the e.t.c. theater with a new show, "O...
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Iconic Second City acquired by New York-based ZMC
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Iconic Second City acquired by New York-based ZMC

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021
This is no laughing matter. New York-based private equity firm ZMC announced today that it has acquired The Second City, the world's premier brand in improvisation and sketch-b...
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Second City, ‘SNL’ announce scholarship recipients
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Second City, ‘SNL’ announce scholarship recipients

By Reel Chicago Jan 19, 2021
Legendary comedy institution The Second City announces the recipients of a new scholarship for diverse comedic talent in partnership with Saturday Night Live. The creati...
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Director Tyler Davis joins Tessa Films
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Director Tyler Davis joins Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2020
Director Tyler Davis, a wry, funny and multi-talented filmmaker, writer, musician and improv artist, has brought his unique combination of talents to the roster of Tessa Films,...
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Former SNL writer, Second City vet McCarthy passes at 61
  • In memoriam

Former SNL writer, Second City vet McCarthy passes at 61

By Katharin Mraz Apr 11, 2020
Chicago has lost a beloved writer, actor, comedian, teacher, husband and father. Former SNL writer, Michael Clayton McCarthy, who was also an active member of The Second City, ...
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Second City Stage Manager Craig Taylor passes at 63
  • In memoriam

Second City Stage Manager Craig Taylor passes at 63

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2020
“I guess I learned how to take the lights out at the right moment. You just have to always be looking for the right end.” –Craig Taylor Not all of Second City's s...
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UPDATED: Second City, Annoyance, iO, ComedySportz go virtual
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UPDATED: Second City, Annoyance, iO, ComedySportz go virtual

By Katharin Mraz Mar 28, 2020
When audiences and comedy lovers think Improv, they usually think Chicago, home to popular destinations like the infamous The Second City and iO Comedy.  Therefore, it’...
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