The Independent Film Alliance Chicago, SeriesFest and The Second City Film School are excited for the return of the SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon Roadshow: Chicago on October 25.
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Alan Arkin, an esteemed American actor, director, and musician, who carved an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his exceptional talent and multifaceted skills h...
Two-time Grammy Award nominated comedian, actress, accordion virtuoso, and Chicago native, Judy Tenuta has passed away at age 72 from ovarian cancer.
News of her passing was...
Monday night at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards brought a few surprises and a few expected wins. Chicago was represented throughout the evening in many of the wins!
Between ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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, ...
“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...
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’...