Second City is opening a new theater in Brooklyn

Since Second City first opened its doors in 1959, the comedy institution has become a revolving door for so many… MORE
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iO Chicago has been purchased, with plans to resume classes and shows

A year ago, it was announced by Charna Halpern, who founded iO Chicago back in the 1980’s with Del Close,… MORE
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The Second City brand has been sold to a private equity firm

Last year, it was reported that the famed The Second City, which has theaters in Chicago, Toronto, and L.A., was… MORE
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Netflix drops the trailer for Middleditch and Schwartz’s improv specials

Improvisation is probably the one form of live comedy that isn’t that well represented on streaming services. There’s more stand-up… MORE
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Netflix drops the trailer for Middleditch and Schwartz’s improv specials

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An improv comedy workshop for inclusion

Jess Kelley-Madera, an independent improv comedy coach, used to perform at the Reckless Theater in New York City until the joint closed when its founder acknowledged his pattern of inappropriate behavior. Kelley-Madera has studied at the UCB and curren…

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